Cozy Home Ideas for Winter: Light, Warmth and Calm Evenings

Short days and cold evenings are a good excuse to make home a little cozier. You do not need a big makeover. A few small changes to light, warmth and smell make a room feel different. Here are easy ideas, with products from our Cozy Home & Decor department.

1. Swap bright light for warm light

Overhead lights can feel harsh at night. Lamps that give a soft, warm glow help a room feel calmer. The Sunset Projection Lamp projects a warm sunset-style circle of light on a wall, and the Galaxy Star Projector Night Light fills a dark room with a starry pattern – popular for bedrooms.

2. Add light where you need it at night

A motion sensor LED night light (from $14.99) turns on when you walk past, so you are not hunting for a switch in a dark hallway, closet or stairway. It is magnetic and rechargeable by USB.

3. Keep a warm throw on the sofa

A throw blanket within reach is the simplest cozy upgrade. The USB Heated Flannel Throw Blanket (from $24.99) adds gentle warmth and plugs into a USB power source. Always follow the safety instructions that come with any heated product.

4. Use scent and a little humidity

Winter air indoors can feel dry. An LED essential oil diffuser and humidifier (from $17.99) adds light mist and your favorite scent, plus a soft colored light.

5. Clear the clutter

A tidy room feels calmer. Vacuum compression storage bags (from $13.99) shrink bulky summer clothes and spare bedding so closets have more space.

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