Introducing nature indoors is a great way to enhance the cosiness of your home,' says Rukmini. 'Pile pine cones in a vase along with silver birch to add a connection to the outdoors. Placing fire logs near the fireplace, surrounded by candles in lanterns will make you feel warm and snug as the weather changes.'

The secret to a warm and cosy living room? Layering. There's nothing quite as inviting on a chilly evening as soft, warm textures to sink into and snuggle up in. Layering and accessorising with extra throws and cushions is a must for lounging. Go all the way with brown, not just a brown kitchen but also the walls and ceiling are painted brown, I love how they used multiple shades of brown, the ceiling is slightly lighter to not make it feel too overwhelming (photo: Alvhem)above two examples from a warm & creative Copenhagen home, see the full home tour here (photo: Andrea Papini) If you have light and neutral tones in your existing decor, you can make a statement with any statement tartan fabric in darker shades. Consider the bolder and more traditional colour combinations such as contrasting reds and greens and take inspiration from the regal Balmoral tartan with Grampian print roman blinds.' 15. Add some shine Changing the color tones in your home decor is obviously the easiest way to transform the look of your home and add wamer colors. Even small changes can make a big impact, think about changing your bedding, or adding some warmer pillows to your sofa.

To create a sense of balance throughout the room, wall lights can also create soft light that doesn't dominate. Try leaving them on a circuit of their own so they can be used as the sole source of light.' These terracotta colors you see a lot lately, they create a warm atmosphere to any space (styling: Cleo Scheulderman & photo: Jeroen van der Spek) As the weather remains chilly and daylight in scarce supply, curling up on the sofa in front of the TV or a good book becomes commonplace. To help you create the ultimate cosy living room, interior design experts share their simple top tips for making your space more inviting with these cosy living room ideas. From soft furnishings to mood lighting, here's how to make the most of your lounge. Earthy tones with natural materials and a nice popping pink color detail (styling: Liza Wassenaar & photo: Jeroen van der Spek)Moroccan-inspired dining room with warm color tones (styling: Cleo Scheulderman & photo: Jeroen van der Spek) Instead of a rug you an als hang a large tapestry in warm color tones, not only do you bring warm colors into your home but you also add some texture (after all in the cold months we want cozy fabrics) photo: Urban Outfitters

It's crucial to make sure your living room is well insulated for the winter months. Start with the main culprit for heat loss – the windows. 'If they're ill-fitting and draughty, it's worth replacing them with double- or triple-glazed units to help retain the heat, keep draughts at bay and maintain condensation-free sills,' says Julia. You can tell if a color is warm if it seems to be more mellow," Richardson says. "Bold and vivid colors tend to be on the cold side."It is a very creamy and rich white that warms up a space while keeping things light and airy — sort of the best of both worlds!" — Deyon How can you tell if a color is warm or cool? If painting entire walls seem to daunting for you than you can opt for something a bit more subtle like this half painted wall in caly & honey tones Those are small changes but just think about changing your rug or your curtains, that will make a huge difference to the look of your home.