6 Tips For Cranking Up The Cozy Inside Your Space

Now that the days are darkening and the temperatures tanking, we're shifting our focus from exteriors to interiors. Have a decent-sized bedroom? Make it into a functional home office space. Need to spice up your coffee table? Add an array of playful decor. When outdoor activities shut down across the globe, questions turned from "What are my weekend plans?" to, "How can I make my apartment even cozier?"

We've collected six different hacks for cranking up the cozy inside your living space this season, incorporating inspiration from social media paired with shoppable product picks. Ahead, find everything you'll need to transform your regular lodgings into a snuggle den fit for multi-month hibernation; including everything from very soft knitted throw blankets to inviting velvet accents and warm ambient lighting. Dorothy was right, there is no place like home — especially now.

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Bundle in a throw blanket...

Of all the Instagram inspiration we've discovered, it's apparent that a throw blanket is essential for cuddling, napping, and lounging in your curated living room space. The best options? Fun, oversized iterations that can wrap around you, preferably multiple times.

**MagicLinen** Linen Throw Blanket, $, available at Etsy

**Parachute** Waffle Baby Blanket, $, available at Parachute

**Winston Porter Winston Porter** Longley All Season Thermal Waffle Cotton Blanket, $, available at Wayfair

Go crazy with throw pillows...

The more the merrier when it comes to throw pillows — the comfort factor increases when you can lean, lounge, and lay on the sofa surrounded by plush on plush on plush.

**Anthropologie** Polka Dot Faux Fur Pillow, $, available at Anthropologie

**H&M** Velvet Cushion Cover, $, available at H&M

**Kesslyr Dean** Mini Dot Block Print Pillow, $, available at Verishop

Invest in a shag rug...

All living room rugs are needed to enhance a space, but a shaggy rug adds a level of unmatched coziness we're craving this winter — especially our chilly toes.

**Andover Millsu2122** Lilah Power Loom Taupe Rug, $, available at Wayfair

**Urban Outfitters** Jalen Tufted Rag Rug, $, available at Urban Outfitters

**Rugs USA** Beige Solid Shag With Tassels Area Rug, $, available at Rugs USA

Add extra seating...

Our couch seats our bums and our coffee tables serve as everything from decor organizers to makeshift dinner tables — but, what about a footstool or an ottoman? Adding in these extra seats is a quick way to amp up the cozy in your space (or just turn a non-sectional couch into a modular sofa!). Just push them up to your couch, kick up your feet, and relax.

**marokkantraumhaft** Set Of 2 Moroccan Poufs, $, available at Etsy

**Mercer41 Mercer41** Eppler Velvet Round Standard Ottoman, $, available at Wayfair

**AllModern** Knitted Round Pouf, $, available at AllModern

Embrace mood lighting...

String lights and dimmed lamps can add ambiance to any room — but we especially love adding them to a living room setup for a source of warm and inviting glow.

**Allsop** Luna Lamp, $, available at Food52

**Amadecohome** Warm White Window Curtain Lights, $, available at Amazon

**Casper** The Glow Light, $, available at Casper

Surround yourself with plants...

Plants are alive, so they add life to every room — mix and match sizes, types, and colors in your living space to add comfort while increasing the air quality.