Top tips for cosying up this autumn

Rugs can be simple yet impactful

Rugs are a firm favourite, whether you have hard floors or carpet – they can instantly add warmth and a feeling of comfort. A brightly coloured or textured rug can act like a piece of 'floor art' and give a room real personality and a focal point. Layering rugs is also an option for a feeling of deep pile sensuality underfoot. Rugs are really versatile and can work in every room, and you can play with large and smaller sizes to suit your style and budget. With thousands of rugs to choose from you are bound to find your perfect one.

Comforting colours and textures

Colour and materials can instantly change the feel of a room, and adding pops of warmth with cushions and throws can be really cost effective. If you are feeling brave you can mix and match or you can keep the overall look neutral so as not to distract from your rooms' decor. Throws are really versatile and can be used to snuggle under on colder evenings, or can be artfully draped over furniture during the day to add personality to your space.

Add warmth with lighting

As the daylight fades and the darker evening draw in we rely more and more on artificial lighting. Our lighting works harder in the autumn as it needs to illuminate our space as well as creating the right atmosphere. Having a mix of light providers, either floor, desk or wall is a great way to be able to dial up and dial down a room's ambience depending on your needs. Light bulbs also play a key role, so selecting the correct wattage for the light can be another way to add extra warmth to your room.

Cosy curtains

Curtains not only provide privacy and frame our windows, they also play a role in keeping the heat inside our homes – preventing it leaking out of our windows. Thermal curtains and blinds can really help solve this problem and can reportedly reduce heat loss by up to 25%. They can also work on internal doors, preventing heat loss to porches, hallways and conservatories.

Create a sleepy sanctuary

Seasonal changes always prompt us to re-think our bedding. Swapping to a higher tog duvet and flannelette sheets help us all get more cosy and achieve the perfect nights sleep. By adding extra layers with warm blankets and throws it means you can add more or take them away so that you are the perfect temperature as you drift off.

Soothing scents

Whether you love the flickering light, the seasonal scent or simply the ritual of lighting candles as you snuggle in for the evening, they are sure to add that finishing touch to your room. They can be moved easily from room to room, meaning you can recreate that cosy feeling without having to invest in one for every room, or you can group a few together to create a cosy focal point. With so many sizes, scents and prices to choose from on ufurnish.com, candles are the perfect way to add that final cosy flourish.

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Get cosy for autumn – we bring you our top furniture tips

As the days grow colder and the nights draw in, it's the perfect time to turn our thoughts to creating a cosy haven at home.

Rugs can be simple yet impactful

Comforting colours and textures

Add warmth with lighting

Cosy curtains

Create a sleepy sanctuary

Soothing scents

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