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Soft, warm, atmospheric lighting and flickering candles can also boost a room’s cosiness. To create an enticing setting and the perfect ambience, think about using a variety of lighting sources, from overhead lamps to reading lights. Abbeygate Lighting, based in Bury St Edmunds, advises moving away from harsh white bulbs, instead opting for warmer ones with softer hues. Dimmable bulbs allow you to adjust brightness according to the occasion. Glasswells, Suffolk’s largest independent furniture store, also offers a wide range of on-trend lighting from elegant chandeliers to statement table lamps. They can also advise on what works best for your room. Chic white church candles, or stylish ceramic ones, also add a sense of charm to rooms, offering a timeless look that roots us back to bygone days. This winter, Woodwick has launched four new scents designed to transport you to faraway lands. Phantom Cherry, Hypnoflora, Antiquarium and Gilded Sands each take inspiration from mystical destinations. Yankee Candle’s new collection – Passport to the Holidays – is influenced by classic Christmas aromas from around the world. MOOD LIGHTING
floors creates a homeliness and softens your space.” Cushions can introduce visual appeal and, when chosen in luxury fabrics and displayed symmetrically, they can add a sense of drama to a room. In fact, by restyling a room with new accessories every season, you can keep the scheme looking fresh. “A simple revamp is the easiest way to elevate a space without having to redecorate or introduce new furniture,” agrees French Bedroom’s Georgia Metcalfe. “Soft furnishings are the perfect starting point for this. In bedrooms it can be as easy as switching out your bed linens and cushions, while in the living room we love swapping out curtains and rugs – often seasonally – to introduce new colours and textures and let summer sunlight in or keep the winter freeze out.” Finally, it is surely the allure of a roaring fire that produces the ultimate hygge effect. Morso’s contemporary stoves burn wood efficiently, so they not only look sleek but also offer an environmentally friendly method of warming up your home. Direct Stoves also has a large range of traditional and modern wood-burning stoves. Joanna Humphreys, the company’s fire and stove specialist, says: “A wood- burning fire adds character to a home like nothing else. Not only does it create an enticing atmosphere, but it introduces a timeless centrepiece for the room.”
“Layer textiles such as velvets and linen-satin blends using tone-on-tone colours to create a cosy and expressive interior,” says James Gomez, co-founder of Yarn Collective. “Warm, earthy swatches such as terracotta, sienna or copper are great options for curtains and bring warmth and comfort. Shades of green with olive undertones add a luxurious feel to a space.” Rugs are another effective way to add softness and interest to a scheme. Kirsty Barton, marketing manager at Alternative Flooring, says: “As the temperature drops, rugs become more than just a design element, also serving as essential insulators that add beauty and warmth to any interior. Placing a large wool rug on cold, hard BRING THE HEAT Morso (top) and Yarn Collective (below) highlight the importance of generating warmth in different ways
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