You certainly feel the need to create an intimate and comfortable little cocoon. A cocooning living room will offer you a warm and soothing space, perfect to counter the frenetic pace of our modern lives. Discover our tips & inspirations to guide you and help you create a cocooning living room.
Our advice for creating a cocooning living room
Our hectic lives often push us to transform our interior into a haven of peace where we can relax, recharge our batteries, and escape daily stress. To achieve this, all you need is sometimes a few simple and quick elements to put in place.
Choose colors and materials carefully
Colors have a significant impact on our mood and our perception of space. By opting for soft shades and soothing colors such as shades of taupe, beige, or linen color, you will be able to create an atmosphere conducive to well-being. Certain shades of blue or green may also work.
However, we advise you to avoid colors that are too bright and aggressive, which could disrupt the warm atmosphere you are trying to create.
Materials also play an essential role in creating a cocooning atmosphere. Choose soft fabrics such as velvet, woven cotton, wool, and terrycloth, which have been very popular in recent years. Well-arranged cushions and throws will add a touch of additional interior comfort. On the floor, do not hesitate to add cozy rugs to make the space even more welcoming.
Materials such as wood, light or dark, also give a feeling of comfort and warmth. Whether on a floor covering or on furniture, it is a material that is used and abused to create a cozy atmosphere.
Finally, you can integrate natural elements into your cocooning living room. Green plants, for example, allow you to create a certain connection with nature but also to bring a feeling of tranquility.
Bet on soft and subdued lighting
Lighting plays an essential role in creating a cocooning living room. We always recommend playing with soft and subdued light sources, such as table lamps with fabric shades or indirect lighting. Soft and well-thought-out lighting will create an intimate atmosphere in your relaxation area.
String lights and candles are also a great way to add warm, dim light to the space.
Promote conviviality and create different corners of relaxation
The arrangement of furniture is essential to create a cocooning and welcoming living room. Arrange your furniture in a way that encourages conversation and comfort. Place your soft sofa in the center of the room, and add cushions and throws to it for an extra cozy touch. If there are many of you in your household, the corner sofa will be your best ally. We can always add one or two additional chairs if space allows.
You can also create a small reading corner, further back, near a fireplace or a bay window for example. An armchair, a floor lamp, a small side table and you’re done!
