How To Make Your Home Look Cozy 🥰

[@lutra-lutra]

a cat curled up somewhere brings a lot cozy vibes🐱❤

[@Geronimo2Fly]

I agree! A curled up dog will do it for me too.

[@JamieAndrick]

Or 3 lol

[@marianfrances4959]

And leaves a cozy mountain of hair 😅

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

“You can experience nature without having to go in…which I’m a big fan of.” Always good ideas but the snarky humor is why I always kook for Nick’s newest YT videos.😂

[@cynthiajohnston424]

😂 Our local national & county parks here in east central Illinois are still regularly enjoyed by lots of people in Winter - walking , hiking & jogging , of course , & hopefully xc skiing in a few weeks ! 🧤🥾🧥 🎿 🌲💚

[@isagoldfield7393]

Yes & yes please! I do enjoy Nicks korkyness….is that a word😂😂😂

[@3653cdw]

♥

[@brendaboden5153]

My home is cozy cause it reflects my warm personality

[@MJ-sy2en]

Nice

[@colleen9580]

😊

[@raven4090]

Same here. 😊

[@VC-mo5yg]

Okay.

[@jeanne-marie8196]

Nick?? Nick, is this you incognito?!?

[@laurengee33]

Lighting is the jewelry of the home-never underestimate its power to add coziness! ❤

[@KB-hs7vh]

I love this perspective!

[@kristinam2719]

This is especially true of ambient lighting!

[@cupofcakee]

and hardware! I changed out the hardware on my cheap-ass amazon end table and it makes it look so much more expensive & personal to me

[@glennawhiteman6335]

Plants are finally mentioned in a positive way!!!! Yes, super cozy and cam show personality in the pots and plants themselves.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

A friend of mine has cork floors, even in the kitchen! They are forgiving, waterproofed and still look new after almost 45 years!! Love them. They did a lot of research before they chose cork.

[@catherinelooke1499]

Yes, cork! Fabulous, soft, quiet and durable. Easy care and no aching legs. Love them.

[@jeanvignes]

I grew up in a house with cork floors in the formal living room and the family room (side-by-side rooms separated by folding doors.) The cork was very forgiving for tumbling children. My mom would wax it from time to time and put her four children in clean white cotton socks to "polish" the floor by dancing and sliding all over it. What fun! However, it's not sturdy enough to withstand the gouging claws of doggos, especially when they lie down, dig in, and use the cork for leverage as they groom themselves.

[@lindaartz3297]

I love cork floors. I live in Florida so I inherited ceramic tile in my current house and one former house and HATE it. I have had solid wood floors and love them. I am at an age where I can live alone but need to live close to my daughter, just in case, so we have found one but it is a gut job. These videos are helping with planning. Since I am on the water in a hot climate I want hard surface with washable rugs. Suggestions appreciated.

[@sarachristman16]

I love my cork floors. Had them in my last home, too.

[@rickyloftin2968]

I love cork as a material in general, but as flooring, I really hate it. It was popular here in the UK in the 70's so instantly looks dated to me, reminds me of my nans kitchen

[@brianahicks4805]

This is a super needed video. Every other day someone posts a picture of their white, austere, textile-less home and asks “why doesn’t my room feel cozy?????”

[@pippastar1606]

totally here for how funny Nick is 😅 (not just the excellent decor advice)

[@SparksandBubbles]

Warm tones, wood floor, slightly dark long red curtains, warm lighting, rug... My idea of cozy lives around Gryffindor's common room.

[@katebowers8107]

Note: padding under rugs, for both safety (prevents skidding) and comfort/sound muffling

[@olga138]

It also extends the life of the rug to have a pad under it.

[@sarahwatts7152]

And it feels lush! Such a huge difference when you sort of sink into the rug rather than clump over it

[@babsp2360]

I have concrete floors with laminate and my rug always felt cold on the feet. Got three single duvets and put them under the rug - what a transformation for only a few pounds. Was a bit bouncy at first but has now settled down & feels super lux

[@TheAngryMarshmallow]

​@@babsp2360WOW! thank u for this tip!!

[@numbernine3436]

My daughter& sil bought a 3500 sq ft home. A mo later they decided to go on a 10 day vacay w/o the children. I stayed @ their home w/kids. At this point nothing was decorated, no rugs, drapes etc. Everything was so hard & cold, that around day 7 I sat down & cried. Beautiful home but not warm. Hardwood floors, granite, glass stainless steel. I wasn't sure what had made me so emotional but I had thought multiple times that their home was just "hard" 10 days later I walked back into my apartment, I immediately felt calm. Rugs, lighting, fabric chairs , throws & throw pillows...ahhhhhhhh it was like a decorating xanax

[@therabbithat]

Maybe their kids made you cry

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

​@@therabbithatDef the kids. If anything undecorated home makes someone cry, that sounds a bit too dramatic

[@sablethompson1212]

"decorating xanax" hahah love it

[@threearrows2248]

I live in Miami and live in a little neighborhood with a Key West/Colonial vibe and the first thing anyone says when they come over is how cute and cozy my home is. What helps: we're NOT minimalists; dark wood floors; exposed beams; lots and lots of things we love on the walls and on shelves; comfy seating; lots of bookshelves; all the french doors we could fit which lets us see our lush, tropical backyard.

[@SuzanneBaruch]

I would only add one element: *scent.* Cozy scents are pine, vanilla, warm spices like cinnamon or clove, etc. Stay away from florals if you're going for a cozy feeling, they're more for spring or summer.

[@krytolandros1775]

He did mention this in his other video about coziness. But I agree, wood smell especially are my favorite (sandalwood, cedar, etc.)

[@bellati2006]

Yes. I totally agree. We bought one of those expensive diffusers recently. Oh my goodness. One of the best purchases I have made in a long time. When that puppy comes on, it fills my whole house with scent. Love it.

[@imageisn0thing]

Totally agree

[@froggreen2067]

Yes

[@michelletothill8551]

Scents are one item that you have to be careful with. Some people are incredibly sensitive to scents and they can trigger migraines. Additionally some scents can be deadly for pets. There have a been a few news reports recently regarding this issue. But a bowl of pine cones, cinnamon sticks and cloves, gently warmed by fairy lights will give off a lovely scent that is less likely to trigger health issues. And this time of year a natural Christmas Tree does a fantastic job of bringing in natural scent.

[@Barbarian-tw6jf]

I bought a 1962 built home with beautiful original wood windows, floors, kitchen cabinets. Thank goodness previous owners didn't paint everything white! This feels much more like a home to me.

[@SL-fu7sh]

I’m guilty- I paint everything White!

[@MrEagle8697]

We did real solid oak floors all over our new construction house, which wasn't easy to get as flooring contractors love vinyl, and I'm shocked how literally warm it is on the feet. Best upgrade we made. Our neighbors did the standard vinyl plank stuff and thier floors are freezing in the MN winter. Bring back real wood. It's just better.

[@DW...]

I did hardware floors, so pretty, but it scratches so easily, not recommended for pets over 20 lbs & with children spilling drinks 😐 we are now considering the new waterproof laminate flrs🙏

[@karenk2409]

Soft is cozy. Soft lights; lamps, not overhead. Soft colors. Soft rug or carpet. Really comfortable soft chairs. Soft cushy throws. Calming, contemplative artwork featuring soft themes. Natural fabrics and materials. Candles. Books. Soft music, maybe really mellow jazz. A real fireplace with actual wood and fire crackling away. Add hot chocolate. Aaaaahhhh ... heaven.

[@carolmelancon]

LOVE the analogy of the club at 4 am - really drives the point home. Your facial expression and mannerisms were perfect. I think I've looked and moved exactly like that, back in the day at 4 am, when the lights going up rip the beer goggles off way too harshly.

[@kateflies3930]

Plants...many years ago, our kids referred to my putting plants on kitchen window sill as death row...ditto with goldfish...I relate...

[@kawaiidere1023]

I love how this is like everything I hate in a building because I live somewhere unfortunately hot. Tiles are so much better than carpet because they can stay cool. Light paint is better at storing less heat than dark paint. Coolness is better than warmth

[@EmL-kg5gn]

Yes comfort is a big factor!! Give me some nice cold tiles to lie on in the shade with a fan going. But I think making it feel like people actually live here, calm vibes, soft lighting, and natural elements is still very relevant. Basically warm and cozy translates to cool and relaxed If I was rich and there were no bigger problems in the world to prioritise I’d get an indoor fountain for a “natural” element but cool. The sound of water is so soothing 🌧️ And surely everyone can agree that feeling like you’re near a stream would be perfect fairytale ambiance

[@alib6615]

I love that you continually hit the point home on how important lighting is. I was ALWAYS a mood lighting girly. I am very sensitive to light (multiple people call me Morticia or do the sign of the cross and hiss in my presence) and have always preferred the soft/dimmer bulbs. I got smart plugs a year or two ago for my bedroom and office and it changed my life! It is difficult to find bulbs lower than 40W at the hardware store and I can do with a 25W or less. So, not only do I have the soft yellow bulbs, but I can dim them to the amount of light I want. So cozy!

[@patrickmurphy3179]

I have harsh white lights and a florescent light in our kitchen. My wife has poor eyesight so she (and I) need to see what we are doing in there. No, it's not cozy but it's not like we just hang out there unless it's daylight.

[@DoubleMD11]

Same here! Played soccer all through college and got multiple concussions to show for it…now I’m hypersensitive to white lights. Dim lighting for the win!

[@EmL-kg5gn]

If you ever have the chance I highly recommend trying to see an aurora!!! I’m light sensitive too and it’s the only real benefit imo. I can’t drive at night anymore because of those bright headlights some cars have now, it’s difficult enough as a passenger. I have to wear sunglasses to watch one of my friends’ tvs and I’ve never felt so silly while doing nothing 🤣

[@alib6615]

@@EmL-kg5gn Oh my gosh! Same with driving at night. I try and avoid it at all costs now. It is bad enough in normal traffic, but I was coming home from my friend's house one Friday night and some a-hole was parked in the middle of the street in my neighborhood with their high beams on and I thought I went blind when I turned the corner. I really want to go to northern Sweden and stay in one of those glass huts that are made to wake you up when the Aurora Borealis is overhead. I turn the lights off in my office (harsh overhead lights) and have few lamps instead. My co-workers all think I'm nuts for working "in the dark". So, I feel you! 😄

[@EmL-kg5gn]

@@alib6615 Ouch, the high beams on those cars are criminal 😭 Office lighting is the worst, good on you for adjusting it to your needs! I just tried to subtly find the darkest spot because I was very young and too shy to change anything. But at home it’s different, my partner always warns me if he’s going to turn the big lights on 🤣 I really hope you can go! That would be so cool!!!!

[@shelly410]

A good day is a day spent watching a video from Nick!

[@sarahberrios-rickman8517]

As a new homeowner I am SO THANKFUL FOR YOU!!!!!!!! Plus you’re hysterical.

[@LULC0759]

When speaking on lighting you are preaching to the choir with me. Retired lighting designer here🙋🏼‍♀️LED Kelvin 3-35K is perfect for interior ambiance. Watch those Lumens as well. Some are so low (box store lamps) once you dim them the light disappears. I use a lot of dimmers and quality lamps (bulbs). Layer the lighting in every room. Another thing when you choose a chandelier, flush mount, sconces make sure they compliment the room decor….it will set your room off with a beautiful fixture. Shop local showrooms for the best selections.😊

[@sarahbanks7376]

I see your hard wood flooring and I give you cork flooring. Warm, soft, lots of different grains, shades etc. had it in the hall for over 15 years and it's like new. More recently installed in our living room!

[@eel324]

Cork floors are a great alternative. Softer than hardwood but easy to keep clean. And sustainable.

[@tealkerberus748]

Just don't ever have a dog in a house with cork tiles.

[@Marann771]

Hi Nick! Love this! Warm colors always add an immediate overall cozy feeling to any space. Layered area rugs always! White or light colored walls show artwork better. In addition to great furnishings, I always have to have a cozy throw blanket and pillows to curl up with. Lighting in many forms, including candles, always! Greenery and/or organic elements are wonderful. Unfortunately my cats prevent me from having too many live plants so I incorporate a few silk options, mostly flowers because I'm a big gardener and love to bring the outdoors inside. Thx for a great video!!! ❤

[@writerinfact1768]

Yes! The only plants my cats wouldn't touch were the catnip ones. Everything else they shredded. Including the cacti!

[@victorialove9104]

I don't agree that white or light color walls always show art better. I have been to many art museums around the world that have mid tone or dark color walls in rooms to show off the art. Very contemporary art is mostly shown in white walls. But most other genres of art look better with a more enveloping color on the walls. Your eyes are drawn into the art without the distraction and light bouncing of sterile white walls. The right carefully chosen color brings the art forward. ❤

[@spacebar9733]

​@@victorialove9104 yes I agree. And you can have sconces or library bar lights for art too

[@Timmakesmusic]

@@victorialove9104 Agree! Artwork can look stunning against a darker coloured wall, especially in a gilt frame. I painted the walls of my study/spare room in a very dark chocolatey green-brown and I have a gallery wall with paintings and prints in gilt frames. The art pops so much more and has much greater impact than when the walls were white.

[@DNAConsultingDetectives]

Great timing for getting cozy! ⭐️ Lighting is something that hasn’t come easily for me. You’ve taught us so much about lighting! I’m going to need to review your video on lighting again.

[@ANinjasEerierEnemy]

Oh my gosh, we have a dehumidifier to keep our place cozy. Such an awful feeling in our room before we got it. The cold felt colder, the books were mouldering, the windows were growing... stuff. So yes, proper humidity control is vital!

[@sidilicious11]

My cozy house features: -lots of art on the walls -lots of red, some orange and gold colors on furniture/spreads/pillows -woodstove -natural wood cabinets/furniture -handwoven/looped/braided rugs, especially wool rugs -incandescent lighting, no LED’s, -mood lighting

[@tealkerberus748]

Woodburners do horrendous things to your indoor air quality and giving your kids asthma will not make your house feel cozy. Also there's just no way not to bring dirt and insects into your house when you're bringing in a load of firewood. I loved it as a kid and installed one in my house as an adult and I can tell you never again. We'll have a woodburning barbeque pit in our outdoor entertaining area for the atavistic satisfaction of sitting around a fire together, but I won't have it in the house. LEDs can give you whatever light value you like these days, and in a good broad spectrum that shows colours how you expect them to look. The really up-tech ones can be programmed to give a cooler light for being alert and performing your best during work hours if you wfh, and imperceptibly transition into warmer hues through the late afternoon and evening. I agree with the rest of this. Add underfloor heating for warm feet, a couple of cats, and a good workspace for your preferred fibrecraft hobby, and your living space will make you want to stay home forever.

[@lap8329]

I love smart bulbs, with adjustable temperature and dimming capability. Total freedom to have your lighting just as you need it for time of day, time of year, occasion. Mood for cosy dinner party can be totally different to the same room when you’re using the dinner table to spread out a lot of paperwork and documents.

[@mellfraze8112]

I love having daylight bulbs for lighting rooms during the day & warmer task lighting for the evening as we relax & wind down. My plants prefer the daylight bulbs too.

[@StacyForest738]

I was wondering if mixing light temps would work. I want the same, daylight for day, warmer at night.

[@mellfraze8112]

@@StacyForest738 it works great in my opinion. I have daylight bulbs in the main overhead light fixture for each room as well as a couple supplemental full spectrum lights specifically above the plants that need more light, lamps & accent lights all have warm white bulbs. Several lights are on dimmers too so we can tone down the brightness of the daylight bulbs. The main thing is just not to mix different temperature bulbs in a single fixture.

[@kathleenwiens6763]

Nick, I appreciate that you put your energy towards illuminating the spectrum of right choices that we could make...the "do's" rather than the 'don'ts." It feels very affirming and inspiring. For Xmas I'm asking Santa for your online course.

[@leab.2916]

I have dreamed of a video on this topic for so long from my favorite design youtuber. I love to clean, but I love designs that helps us keep a house clean. We have a few months left in our appartment and I think all the time about how this place is so hard to clean and keep clean because they did not think it through. You were spot on, really. I want a part 2, please 🙏🙏

[@susanbaker2796]

Diffused light bulb: "........cool, whatever, fine, I'm a hypocrite, so sue me!" Nick, you're killing me with this! So hilarious.

[@deannestewart3105]

Hi Nick, I didn't think i was a plant person either, until covid hit and I was hooked. Best starter plant is pothos. Easy to care for as long as you don't over water. Easy to propagate (any stem with a node in water). Best placent for beginners is a bathroom, near the window. Easy to remember to water... cheers!

[@mindbodyhome102]

OMG I love love love your dining chairs

[@joycependleton4117]

COZY is really important, thanks Nick! Lighting on dimmers! Yes! Candles add coziness along with that. I switch out the throw & the pillows on my sofa from the light spring & summer color to a darker cozier pattern. If there's not enough space to store extra pillows, zippered covers are great too, plus they're washable!

[@kylebramhall2604]

I learn so much from your videos! If you are looking for any ideas we could use a hand with figuring out how to decorate large, very tall ceilinged living room. Extra credit if you can tell us how to deal with a massive wall with a slanted ceiling.

[@TheDisneylover23]

I need to say thank you Nick. My mind has been chaos, because I like so many different things. You are truly helping me compartmentalize my thoughts. I told my oldest son about you and sent him a video. He said he enjoyed it so I think we have a bond now too. Plus, I love a man that doesn't hold back and speaks what he means. The video on getting things that are easier to clean was gold to me. I will think about how my designs can be improved when the time comes, and I'll have an easier time choosing colors, lighting and everything you talk about. Thanks so much for your insight. I was really lost, lol!

[@marenwilliams2787]

Light at head height is so important for coziness! I get client pushback when I tell them they need lamps sometimes. I don’t care if you have 1000 watt cans every 4” in the ceiling. You need light at head height, and if you have the space, an up light or two!

[@CooperMaMa322]

When selecting a wall color consider how much natural light is available. I am in a first floor condo with eastern only light which in Florida keeps things cooler. I kept the walls light and the windows as uncovered as possible. A very deliberate decision.

[@lilysgram5886]

Living in Florida is a whole different thing isn’t it?

[@natassazacharia3090]

13.21 - I love how Nick scolds us in the cutest way possible! 😍 14.19 - I am terrible with plants myself, i can relate... I even managed to kill a few by basically drawing them because i was determined to water them and i went overboard... Nothing can survive under my care...😆 Nick as delightful and informative as always! 😍😍😍

[@isavallejo6226]

You can try with fairy moss, it’s literally an aquatic fern, so i guess it wouldn’t drown! 😂

[@susanfindell6154]

I have lots of orange, green and brown autumnal colors in my house along with a lot of wood. I lighten up the colors in the summer time, but this time of year it’s super cozy 😊

[@terryruiz7417]

Had to chuckle at the "cozy" title. A friend of my husband's first comment when walking into our family room..."Oh, cozy!" Wood floors, stone fireplace, one wall of books, deep red sofa, denim comfy chair, braided rug, older wood pieces of furniture...throw in a rocker, quilted pillows, cream colored hand made throws, primitive art...yep, cozy....😊

[@riawhetstone3725]

So glad plants got a shout out 😃 They soften my home by bringing an imperfect, natural beauty to their spaces. Also, my husband asked me to name one straight male plant influencer that I follow regularly & I couldn’t 😅😆 So yeah, mustn’t forget the plant gays 💕

[@653j521]

I have a small, woven, wool strips rug made by a friend on a wall. A tapestry effect can be nice. My accent pieces in colder months are deeper colors. My place is kept somewhat chilly, especially when I'm at work, in winter and some house plants don't survive the seasonal change in lighting and temperature, so I get a few more tolerant plants like poinsettia and bulbs like amaryllis to fill the gaps. It's not much but it's home. :)

[@RagingCanuck]

We had friends who installed a very elaborate wool tapestry over their sofa in the living room. That room was rarely used. During one visit, I wandered into the living room and found, to my horror, a veritable cloud of wool moths hovering over the tapestry. As Nick said, sometimes nature is gross.

[@33Jenesis]

Aroma is a key to set a mood. We all love the smell of freshly baked goods, coffee, and spices (especially during holidays).

[@pd6055]

Had a lighting meltdown at the store today. It isn't easy to get the temperatures of your leds to match when none of the stores will carry more than 4 replacement bulbs of the same type and temperature for under cabinet bulbs. Ended up photographing UPC codes and coming home to order online.

[@maddscientist3170]

Tile, concrete floors works best in warm/hot climates.... dimmer switches & greenery are a must

[@kathrynp7595]

I live in San Diego and warm looking tile floors are a must, keeps the house cool

[@Kristi54321]

Making note to watch out for Nick's upcoming episode: "Asylum Chic: 10 Great Tips!" 😄

[@joycependleton4117]

😂🤣

[@staceyhart9746]

🤣🤣🤣 padded walls are another layer of texture, right? 😉

[@abbyk454]

I watched your video from last year. And I totally agree with you. I get overwhelmed when I go to people’s homed stacked up to the ceilings with Xmas decorations. I have 2 10 ft Xmas trees in my parlor and sunroom that’s it! I adapted the seasons decorations to my home decor. I have French Antiques furnitures all over my home. I have a warm minimalist home I think 😀 I don’t like clutter and as it causes me anxiety. I collected vintage Xmas glass ornaments that my grandkids love. I switch to red pillar as my nod to create colors!

[@cynthiajohnston424]

Love your holiday minimalism ! My decorations are now pared down to an ivory candle , two unmatched tea mugs & two decorative hand towels ( one of which as of this season is MIA - possibly used as a " dog towel " last Winter ?? 🐾🐾 ) . Not fond of clutter , cutesy things , anything red & barely tolerate any sparkle stuff . Simplify , simplify , simplify . Ahhhh ... 💚

[@MelMc188]

"haven't you ever seen a hypocrite before?" has got to be my fav Nick line.

[@LambentLark]

Nick, you need a shamrock plant. You will love it. They practically talk!. Put it in a sunny window. They love that south light. Then, look at it when ya get home. If it is up stretched tall and happy, appreciate it and go on with your plans. If its little propeller of leaves is starting to fall over, give it a glass of room temp water. That's it. It will want a drink once week+ - depending on humidity. Rhay have sweet little white flowers if you make them really happy.

[@MoMo-nj2oc]

I love love LOVE your walnut table and chairs. Just gorgeous

[@SCCL1000]

Succinct and brilliant, Nick. The outline format here, along with the visual show and tell images, sums up how to do cozy (not crap) even with limited funds. Thank you from my cozy home......

[@olhahladka5365]

Thank you very much for your channel and advicies! I'm so glad I found it!

[@log9357]

A plant that can survive a lot and looks reeeaally cosy is ivy. You can grow it from a cutting, it's really easy to maintain, and it will drape over your furniture very nicely if you put it high up!

[@lisashaw309]

Home Depot has touch bulb dimmers for $10. I have them in a lamp or two in every room. They make any lamp dimmable. All you do is touch once for low, twice for medium, three for high and again to turn off. They are genius. Solves the issue of what wattage to use in any lamp. You get every level of lighting by touch.

[@jodyhall8731]

I agree that lights set the mood more than anything else ✨

[@MoMo-nj2oc]

I love that you emphasize good lighting to create a cozy space. I agree with you- lighting is everything

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

I love my LVT! I choose a medium warm wood tone! I had dark rustic beautiful engineered hard wood in my last much bigger home with huge windows. It was pretty in that home but I actually love the LVT more. I find it much easier on my feet and joints. So easy to clean. No worries about a water leak. I have real wood tables. Makes it so cozy.

[@ngrng6856]

Love, love, love Nick Lewis. Have I said I love NL? Rapid fire, great advice. What can I say, love him.

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

Loved tge video. Regarding materials, I love the (wealthy) Victorian idea of storing away the heavy wool rugs and thick silk drapes and the quilts, comforters, etc. in the spring and bringing them out in the fall. We (most of us) can't go that far, but adding some watm throws and maybe some new drapes can be a game changer!

[@mkay5904]

Great video. You always make my day with your snarky sense of humor. 😊

[@colleenlovesbolan]

I just click the like button because I just love Nick's channel. Here every week like clockwork, thanks for you!

[@wendykornfein3337]

I also love your dining room set. I see what you mean about the seat of the chairs softening the look, as a replacement for a rug.

[@saritacruz3020]

I'm living my best life in my cozy little jungle over here 💚 Nick, you can get plants like ZZ and snake plants that you can literally just water once a month, maybe when you pay your mortgage or whatever.

[@susanmendez6374]

Love your videos! We have had red tile countertops from the 1970's in our kitchen and we are now having Corian installed as well as engineered hardwood installed for floor. Installing new Savoy brass light fixtures.Also we found some great Kovi fabrics for chair seat pads and window seat. Your website has been so helpful. Enjoy your humor!

[@EM-ru3eh]

Nice cozy tips 😉 Let me add: put dimmers on your outdoor lights, too. It's great to be able to turn them down super low. On the plant thing, buying cut greenery or taking trimmings from the yard is another way to go, instead of trying to keep a plant alive. 🌿

[@maryprentice7207]

LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR! Laughing my way through the lighting segment!

[@toninb5x574]

One of your best videos yet, Nick. I really liked the examples you chose - so very warm & cosy.

[@lindakrizsan2390]

Great videos! Happened on them last weekend, very enjoyable, informative and love your delivery. Entertaining and funny at times. Makes me smile 😊

[@audreyooro7040]

Working on moving to a new place and introduce new flavour when it comes to interior design...These tips will come in handy!

[@rockster1226]

You're awesome, Nick. I have been watching so many of your videos. Love the sass, and your expertise is really helping me with decisions as I do a reno on my retirement home. Thank you for what you do.

[@annedenisegardner2346]

Excellent presentation love the enthusiasm, sarcasm and realism.Makes design feel accessible . Thank you.

[@lucybraun8969]

Flooring. Mine is already in. It's a wood-looking vinyl. Because my place is small, I took out the rugs I had that made it feel more cozy because doing so made the place look much bigger, and there wasn't much of a need for defining areas. I did the defining with color changes from area to area that coordinated, but defined. So, yes there was a tradeoff in the cozy department, but to squelch the coldness the bare flooring created, I utilized other cozy-up ideas like you mentioned. We can't always use all cozy features, but I think I've at least warmed it some ffg or a balance with the need to make the space look bigger.

[@yencymartinez4138]

I love your videos but even more, I love, love, love, love, love, love, love your sense of humor!!! It makes the videos so fun and interesting. Thanks for the tips.

[@n4musica]

My house is rented and it’s this mix of concrete and warm wood. It felt really industrial when it was empty and I was touring it, but now it’s my favorite place to be. So cozy

[@scasny]

I am also going for the industrial boho. Cozy but practical. Easy to clean and not worry to get messy. As there is a mix of both hard and soft surfaces, there is quite a contrast and you take in both. Like a good coffee, you have the harsh bitter tones and sweet softer ones. Even thou they are opposite to each other, they complement and work together.

[@QueenBeeQuilting-23]

We tiled my grandparents home in a remodel, however, it has in-floor radiant heat so it's very WARM in the winter. My brother's girlfriend did a great job of adding nice area rugs and other textiles to make it softer too. I love our hardwood floors but use area rugs there too.

[@fredabyrne8985]

Love your content, I come for the tips and stay for the sarcasm! Love it 🇮🇪💚

[@rogamildien-fn3tf]

I use warm light globes in winter and cool in summer......easy to swop

[@j10001]

Nick - I love seeing the glimpses of your home and how you put all of this together in such an intuitive way! Thank you!

[@suzanneburleson8843]

Xtra hysterical on this one-- and great advice too! Love you!!

[@wirralsquirrel713]

Love your videos & humour Nick. I have a few salt lamps that give a warm, cosy glow during the darker months & summer evenings. I love the way you can get different sizes, shapes & colours. Seasons Greetings from the UK ✨🍁❤️🇬🇧

[@mayapaya314]

I was just looking for a video like this!! Thank you

[@karenkouns577]

Totally appreciated this video, especially the dining room chairs idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@patriciakelly2714]

I just love your humour, you always make me smile as well as good ideas. Thanks Nick. Xx

[@mindbodyhome102]

Yes lighting IS everything

[@samanthav563]

I got a Zanzibar plant, it is very hardy and only needs water about every other week, I got it as an office plant at first but now I work from home so it’s my little buddy. I’ve kept it alive for like two years now, a record for me!

[@ExLibris-Alys]

I don’t care what anyone says, I think carpeting is warm n cosy. In the cold, gloomy and draughty north of the UK we need to feel cosy here and carpets do the trick. There’s definitely nothing yucky about them if you keep them clean and unless you live in a mansion it takes no time at all to whip the vacuum cleaner over them 🥰

[@veronicajensen7690]

it's really about what you are used to, in Scandinavia where I live it's even colder but you rarely see wall to wall carpet, you did until the 1980 and then it slowly became more and more rare, one thing very different in Scandinavia is we often use raw wood treated with mat oil or soap , that is much warmer and feels softer than wood floors with lacquer even very light floors looks and feels warm if it's raw, it does however have to be treated regularly but that is done while washing so not an issue, rugs are then used for decor, for a cozy space I would think about not only texture but surfaces, smooth shiny surfaces are more cold, mat and raw more warm so not only abut color but surface/texture it does not always come across in pictures though you have to be there to fell the difference

[@mbc1795]

Ewwww, not the cleanest though

[@ExLibris-Alys]

@@mbc1795 Rude much? Don’t be ridiculous, of course they’re clean if you vacuum regularly and take your outdoor shoes off in the hall. It requires effort just like any other type of flooring. Pretty sure your floors are ewwww to some extent.

[@annamariekorte7259]

Carpets are germ catchers. Lots of maintenance!!!

[@ExLibris-Alys]

@ Rubbish

[@Just-me160]

Nick, Love this video! Always enjoy your very entertaining delivery! You are simply the best designer on KZbin! PS…water your plants!

[@dragonslayer_eyre2315]

Me and my man is currently building a house (well, my parents are actually the ones holding the hammer, we just cheer from the sidelines) but your tips on lighting has helped so much to inform our decisions and to be bolder with the amount of lighting outlets. We are even putting outlets for pendant lights by the bed wich feels kind of scary and like a big change, but I'm never the less excited for our new life in the (layered) light! 😁

[@HiImKen-re8pu]

Great video. I’m a big believer in layering too to make a place cozy. My taste is rather clean and simple, yet layered.

[@Erica-en2qz]

Im so excited about this humidifier that you talked about! I think I might have to invest in one!

[@lisabecker7962]

So enjoy your videos!!! Learning so much.

[@RED-cy7ig]

I love your description of asylum lighting.

[@CPAndy-x5x]

It's similar to landscape designers - they "soften the hardscape," adding "soft" plantings to the "hard" retaining walls, walkways and patios. Beautiful contrast.

[@davidb6635]

Luxe fabrics and dark paint. Job done.

[@joannefreeman3573]

Nick. You just crack me up. Your “So sue me” comment really made me laugh. I so love your channel . From one crazy Canadian to another. ❤

[@kennethbailey9853]

Over time one cant help but Love You More and More !❤