Ideas for a cosy home

As the world around us seems to move ever faster, creating a welcoming cosy space at home has become one of the most sought-after interior design trends. Homeowners are seeking more comfort and sustainable choices, and interior designers are meeting their demands by creating spaces that feel both nurturing and stylish. If you’re looking to refresh your interior for autumn / winter, then you’re in the right place for all the latest cosy home ideas and interior trends, including textile layering and lighting.

At Redrow, we combine the character of Arts & Crafts architecture with flexible interiors in our Heritage Collection homes, which are a blank canvas for you to add your cosy home décor. Our layouts provide the opportunity to create a mix of convivial open plan areas and cosier spaces that provide ideal places to retreat to in colder seasons.

So, whether you’re settling into your first autumn in a new energy efficient Redrow home, or refreshing a long-loved space, here’s your guide to how to make your home cosy by designing warmth and character into every corner.

Cosy home colour schemes that set the tone

The foundation of any snug interior is its colour palette. Choose cosy home colour schemes that create a soft and warm backdrop yet uplift the mood:

• Warm neutrals like soft beige, taupe and creamy whites create a feeling of calm.
• Muted greens, echoing moss and sage, bring the tranquillity of the natural world inside.
• Dusky pinks add a gentle romantic vibe that feels light and subtle.
• Earthy browns and terracotta tones, inspired by autumn, layer warmth and depth for a timeless feel.

Alysha Alli-Rowlands, in-house interior designer at Redrow, said: “Soft muted tones can wrap your space and create a feeling of sanctuary. This is a philosophy we apply in our show homes, often using cosy neutral and baked tones to add warmth.

“Interior design trends for 2025 and beyond include warm minimalism and pared-back maximalism, so if your taste is more daring, try balancing bolder colour choices with warm neutrals.

“By sticking to a coherent palette, perhaps carrying green from your hallway into your living area, you can create harmony and cohesion, leaving room for statement artwork, natural wood furniture and handwoven fabrics to shine.”

Textures and textiles to create comfort

Once you’ve set the colour scheme, texture can be introduced to add depth to your home. Think of layers of soft, tactile fabrics, chunky knits, boucle and velvets, as your go-to cosy home textiles.

Options include:

• Heavy crocheted throws
• Woollen rugs
• Faux fur bed runners
• Velvet and boucle cushions

Blending textures not only enhances physical comfort, it makes your space feel lived in and personal. Opt for sustainable fabrics like organic cotton, linen, and responsibly sourced wool, which will endure over the years.

Alysha said: “Tactile soft furnishings such as woven, substantial knits or chunky weave textiles create a high-end look and feel, while boosting sustainability.

“Just as you might opt for seasonal planting in your garden, you can keep up with the changing seasons inside too, refreshing key accessories when the weather turns. Summer’s lighter linen can be swapped for autumn’s chunky knits. A handful of well-chosen cosy home accessories, like knitted footstools or faux-fur cushions, go a long way toward layering texture with minimal cost.”

Cosy lighting ideas to transform your space

Lighting is your secret weapon for crafting a cosy atmosphere in your home.

Here are three ways to light your way to comfort:

• Opt for warm lighting ideas for home: low-wattage LED warm-white bulbs in table lamps, wall sconces, and dimmable ceiling fixtures.
• Add layers, for example by pairing a reading lamp with a cluster of candles in hurricane lanterns.
• Strategically place uplighters or floor lamps in corners to soften the ambiance and reduce glare from ceiling lights.

These layered lighting approaches are essential cosy home tips, which can make a house feel more like home.

Alysha added: “Lighting trends are moving away from celestial globes and becoming more mystical with natural and imperfect forms. By focusing on cosy interior design and mood-boosting lighting, you’re not just illuminating a room, you’re setting the tone for how you feel in the space and how you want to spend your time.”

Furniture ideas for a cosy, stylish home

Your furniture defines how each space in your home is used.

Here’s how to introduce cosy pieces that are both stylish and sustainable :

• Prioritise plump sofas with deep seats that feel like you’re being enveloped in softness.
• Include statement armchairs in fabrics like boucle or velvet or cushioned ottomans that provide additional seating.
• Multi-functional furniture, like storage benches or coffee tables with hidden compartments, help reduce clutter while staying inviting.
• Invest in sustainable, quality pieces like solid timber coffee tables and sideboards, responsibly sourced fabrics or eco-certified upholstery.

Cosy home furniture should be designed to work with the way you live, and that often means blending older pieces with new as Alysha explained: “Don’t be afraid to mix textures and incorporate occasional vintage pieces into your home or a statement piece from a local maker to add character.”

Discover Redrow homes designed for comfort and style. Explore our flexible, spacious homes perfect for creating your dream cosy space.

How sustainable living choices add warmth to your home

Sustainability doesn’t just protect the planet, it can amplify home comfort too. A few easy choices can make a measurable difference.

• Install thick curtains and place rugs over hard floors to reduce draughts and retain heat in an older home. There’s less need for cosy rugs in our new Eco Electric range homes, which come with underfloor heating to the ground floor as standard.
• If you live in an older property, you could use draught excluders at door frames. If you live in a new Redrow home, you shouldn’t need to use them as our designs lead the way for air tightness.
• Choose sofas with FSC-certified wood and natural upholstery, or second-hand furniture that tells a story.
• Opt for energy efficient lighting like warm white LEDs and smart heating systems with thermostats you can control from your phone, which can be included in your new Redrow home.

All of these also link to practical hygge home ideas, that combine Nordic comfort culture with making a home cosy in a responsible way.

Room-by-room inspiration for a cosy home

Cosy bedroom ideas:

• Use a palette of soft neutral or green and blue tones to relax your mind ready for sleep.
• Layer bedding, for example, start with a darker base sheet and add a white cotton duvet and a woollen throw, which can be swapped for a lighter seasonal fabric in spring / summer.
• Include bedside lamps with warm-toned bulbs that let you unwind before you fall asleep.

Cosy living room ideas:

• Drape heavy knit throws over your sofa and build your lounge layout around a focal point like a fireplace or overlapping circular coffee table.
• Create a reading corner with a comfy armchair and textured footstool, perfect for cosy nights in.
• Place lighting at different heights and add candles to enhance the ambiance.

“Considering how you can create small “hygge moments” in your living room, using your décor, is a trend we’re loving this year,” said Alysha. “Think of creating space for a morning coffee by the window or a candlelit dinner in the evening or a weekend reading nook. Creating defined areas for these small rituals means you can consistently find connection and comfort in your home.”

Ready to embrace the cosy trend?

If these cosy home inspiration ideas have sparked your imagination, explore our flexible floorplans and Heritage Collection to begin building a space that feels like home. Find your closest new development to get started.