Kick up the cozy!

5 ways to make your home more cozy and inviting

Sweater weather, fuzzy slippers, and snuggly blankets. Ahhh…. So delightfully…cozy. But how do you bring the “cozy” into your home? Try these tips:

• Dim the lights. Whether you’re sipping hot cocoa, watching a Hallmark romance, readying a page-turner, or entertaining your favorite friends, soft lighting sets the cozy mood. If you’ve been waiting to install dimmers on every light switch, this is your moment. Bonus: Everyone looks younger!
• Start a fire. Nothing beats the snap, crackle and pop of a wood fire. But many gas, electric, water vapor and gel fuel options still rock the ambience and even provide supplemental heat. Light it up!
• Burn some candles. Whether those flames are wicked, electrified or a combination, dancing candlelight is enchanting. Change up the sizes with (dripless) pillar, taper, tea, and even fairy lights! Pro Tip: Choose just one fragrance—perhaps fir or pumpkin—and keep all other candle options scent-free. 
• Throw out some throws. Soft blankets in baskets, casually thrown over chairs, and spilling out of drawers signal: It’s about to get cozy in here! Both heavy and lightweight options meet any temperature need. Pro Tip: Fringed blanket hems really kick up the design! 
• Offer guest slippers. If your floors are wood, vinyl or tile, they take on the chill of winter. The only way to “heat up” cold feet are…slippers! Have some options (mule, bootie, slide, clog) in average sizes placed strategically in baskets near entertainment areas. Guests will be delighted with your thoughtfulness!
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A cozy home is a welcoming home. With just a few touches, you can usher in warmth and comfort for family and friends whilst kicking up your hospitality game. And that’s a win-win!