5 COZY HOME TIPS FOR ANY BUDGET IN 2023: decor, lighting, textiles, scents, art, and more

Fall (my favorite season) is right around the corner, which means "cozy season" is about to start... ☕️ 🍂 In today's video we will be discussing how to make your space cozier on any budget for any time of year. We'll cover the Danish philosophy of hygge, what to avoid when furnishing or decorating your space, how to choose the right lighting, the psychology of the senses, and so much more.
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[@emilyk7851]

Great tips! I love Paige Wassel’s channel, and I have a feeling I’ll love yours too!

[@ethangaskill]

She is amazing. I love her content sm. Thank you for following along + watching ◡̈

[@user-qi3hf8ko3q]

same! when i saw the thumbnail i immediately thought of Paige

[@mckibean6406]

Same same!! So happy to have found another channel that I love!

[@rolandaustria7926]

Thank you for these. We have the same style at home and same principles. I just kept nodding throughout the video. I ask myself “What’s my style?” I think it’s eclectic, a mix of what I love from different trends. It’s of mid-century, traditional, boho, cottage, Japandi, etc. I mixed minimalism with maximalism, modern with vintage, muted tones with pops of color. Once I stopped being strict and enjoyed the trends, my rooms stopped feeling pretentiously “themed”, and began being deeply “organic”. I just wish Japan has more vintage pieces like in the West. It’s hard to find good stuff here.

[@REDnBLACKnRED]

Scandinavian culture is definitely all about cosiness because for half the year it is cold and dark, so they have found ways to make the best of it. Take Danish hygge or Swedish fika, it's all about intentionality, mindfulness, and appreciating the little moments. And this translates into their design. Even the cities here like Copenhagen and Stockholm have a distinctly cosy feel to them. I've lived in Denmark before and now live in Sweden and I would not want to live anywhere else in the world (I have yet to live in Norway but I will do that at some point).

[@soumyaayaa]

Just moved into my new home in London, loving these videos. Thank you🤗

[@Lulusvideos1]

Good tips, agree with all. I also feel that having a variety of furniture makes a room cozy, like an oak hutch, and a white coffee table, it adds interest to the room, instead of everything matching in color.

[@noovernightguests]

I completely agree about adding vintage pieces. So many decades of style to choose from and ways to incorporate. And LIGHTING yes! The lighting dept at IKEA is a great space to get an idea of different tones and intensities. ❤

[@chloebennett5620]

You're very right about the overhead light! I dislike turning the bright lights on ESPECIALLY in the morning or night. I always have my cozy rock salt lamps on and my hanging lights. Not long ago I got these Himalayan rock salt tea light holders which really fill in what you said about scattering ambiance 😄

[@ethangaskill]

Aww, I used to have some rock salt lamps before I moved to Cali but the bulb burnt out in one and I remember it was such a weird light bulb that I just never got it replaced hahaha. They do give off a very soft warm cozy light.

[@chloebennett5620]

@@ethangaskill Yep I had to find the right size bulb for mine too after about a year. Your channel and your videos are superb, keep going!

[@jacobhairguru215]

I love you mentioned the coffee shop vibe videos! I’m guilty of this

[@ethangaskill]

They're soooo good. Recently I've been playing the Halloween themed ones haha

[@christinasunblue]

I generally agree with all the things you ve said. However, one can create a cozy home by using a few cool toned colours and it s all about the balance. And the result can be much more interesting by the contrast of cool tones and warm tones. Like the contrast of warm light in the "blue" hour or a cloudy scenery in nature . It can be cozy if you use the right elements. The light of course and the unique pieces are super important, like you mentioned.

[@AFragranceChannelIGuess]

This was great, I really like the fragrance cabinet and the shelf under the tv. The atmosphere thing is so true. Can't wait to have my own place and have full control on how to furnish it haha

[@f4t._310]

Love watching your videos! It brings me peace to my bad days, keep up your amazing work and I hope for the best success in your life!🧡

[@ethangaskill]

Aww, I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you for the support!

[@therealt9182]

Omg i literally do pretty much everything on your list, love it!

[@suzukaziodyne9723]

I like that you mentioned music and smell. I love playing music throughout my house

[@coltonxcx]

Such a cute video! I was listening to it while I was re-styling my place for fall. So it was perfect

[@rafemendoza9370]

bro your asethetic is so fire 🔥

[@ethangaskill]

thank you so much Rafe ◡̈

[@norbertonieves3400]

Love your personality

[@cd2659]

This is my first of your videos. I have to agree with you. Excited to watch more. I appreciate seeing your home to see if we style the same. My house is 90% vintage too so it doesn't look like big box room.

[@eduardosaldivar8231]

Thank you for sharing ❤ I love your videos and your perspective on life and decorating your home it’s really inspiring. I totally get the overhead light it’s so annoying I hate it 😅. Anyways one can tell that you’re a precious soul and thank you for sharing a bit of yourself through here 🎃 👻 it’s basically fall now I’m so happy 😁

[@lenettasmith-murray2145]

Great ideas I've not thought of, thank you Ethan.

[@missebel7671]

Love your style❤...the only I bought new is my bed, my sofa and the kitchen (there was no kitchen😂)! I love vintage from the 40 and 60th. Abo!!!!

[@ericdargan]

Ahhhh, have been waiting for someone like you on KZbin. Not just interior design but a catered taste. Great video and tips!

[@HectorMArroyo]

Love Your MCM wall unit. Great tips by the way.

[@ethangaskill]

ty! it's definitely one of my favorite pieces in my home

[@lukexfloyd]

This was really cool (or should I say warm lol) video. I have been loving your content across your various platforms and can tell you put effort and quality into your work! I just moved into my first NYC apartment in June and let's just say it has been a process to decorate haha. I want to snap my fingers and it be super cute and finished, but curating a beautiful space (and on a budget) takes time.

[@sondossondos9869]

I lovvve everything about this video !

[@Caroline-Horvath-Rivera]

Omgggg You said the Big light. That was nostalgic for me. Love the video ❤️

[@iamahmdsalim.9235]

You have no idea how much i love you and your videos 🤎🤎🤎

[@ethangaskill]

aww thank you so much for supporting + watching

[@penelopekitty]

I love cozy

[@maryrowery80]

you have great style! happy to have found your channel, subscribed

[@annaaliinaa]

Your place is an absolute dream, wow! I just moved to Switzerland and I have been collecting vintage pieces over the years from different places. Also one thing that I recommend when it comes to hanging pictures is framing vintage post cards or posters. I got one poster off Facebook marketplace with California poppies on it when I actually lived there the last 3 years and now it's not only a great picture but also it's connected to a place and it contains memory which I believe is also super important to making places more homey or cozy.

[@MrFredstt]

Fall is a goated season tbh

[@potatopotatoeOG]

Hanging art really adds a lovely quality to a space. Made myself some prints (originally to sell) but now I’m thinking I wanna keep them😂😂

[@norbertonieves3400]

Hey I just subscribe to your channel I have others I also watch I'm always decorating my home and watching you today you know what talking about and so confident I like that I will continue to watch your channel and lots of luck in this journey 😊

[@auntyvic]

Love this so much!!

[@ethangaskill]

Thank you!! I appreciate you watching.

[@dinkovajessica]

Excellente vidéo. Quel plaisir de voir de plus en plus de chaînes KZbin de bon goût comme celle de Paige Wassel ou Caroline Winkler. Et très rafraîchissant de voir un homme aussi. Bravo !

[@jaaanska]

For unique lights or lights in general if you don't want multiple apps for different lightbulbs, because phillips ones are quite expensive especially in that mass, get yourself smart socket. Works with the Apple HomeKit or Google, Alexa... I like to use them for anything rlly like your coffee machine for example.

[@jaaanska]

The overhead light is for cleaning and searching something only.

[@sanneamorsen1841]

Really greate video 👏 im looking forward to follow along. our designstyle is pretty close. Love from Denmark 🇩🇰🍂

[@themrmonkeymachine]

Just found your channel! Love your style and tips. Keep up the great work. I have a feeling you'll have 100k subscribers in no time!

[@teehongk]

Ure my fav creator atm. Keep up the amazing work, Ethan.

[@ethangaskill]

ahhh thank you so much! made my morning

[@suetraviss8888]

I was exactly the same way with overhead lights!!! I still am to be honest. I hated too bright.

[@brookejsabourin773]

That tripod lamp is gorgeous! Where'd you get it?

[@fleursdesel]

I think my biggest struggle is storage space, when objects don't have a home to hide in, they give a more cluttered impression and remove the cosiness..

[@nikocica3404]

Where is the first candle stick holder from? It is really cool!

[@someone7773]

Should do an apartment tour

[@susanvelez6534]

Do you have a link for your perfume cabinet?

[@shaunnarochelle]

thank you for telling people not to buy mass produced art 🙏

[@meghankelly7302]

can you link the site for the perfume cabinet?

[@ethangaskill]

yeah for sure! here you go: fermliving.us/products/haze-wall-cabinet-cashmere

[@MCsVoice97]

I would decorate my living room with YOU, standing in the middle

[@subarianEra]

Los ángeles makes it too easy to thrift shop on facebook marketplace. My city is the ABSOLUTE worst for it.

[@homeboyDIY]

I always get so excited whenever you post a new video. So informative and i get to learn a lot. tip no.6 was definitely the best. thank you Ethan. 🫶🏽🩵😅

[@ethangaskill]

I loved tip 6 too! So glad you're enjoying the content. So much more to come

[@maygrassplant0368]

start the video so close I can see your contacts

[@denoise_]

Overhead lights... 👊😡

[@chrisklemens]

the thumbnail could use some work...

[@vivelerock7420]

the thumbnail looks fine

[@ethangaskill]

boy bye

[@grantnoroyan4083]

NICE new subscriber here good job!