14 Ways To Make Your Bedroom Feel Extra Cozy

Design For Touch

"Employing comfortable layers and textures is key to making a room cozy," says interior designer Elizabeth Newman about this primary bedroom. Mixed materials like the down-filled duvet, grass cloth wallcovering, bamboo bench, and wool Berber carpet add warmth.

The sleepy space gets a gentle wake-up from the quiet splashes of celadon green on the bed linens, pillows, and bench cushion. Plus, the plush wool Berber carpet is a soft landing spot for bare feet. (The rest of the floors in the house are sisal or hardwood.)

Pick A Peaceful Palette

"Lavender creates calm and tranquil spaces," says designer Lindsey Coral Harper. "It's also light and airy, which helps because this room could feel like it doesn't have a ton of ceiling height. Here, I complemented the lavender with pops of green, but gray and aubergine also make great partners."

With Lights, Go Low

"I don't think I have a single bulb in the space that's more than 15 watts," decorator Matthew Bees said about his "calm bedroom," which is painted a custom Benjamin Moore pale pink to complement his bed hangings (in Deconstructed Stripe by Miles Redd for Schumacher).

Add A Little Patina

In our 50th Anniversary Idea House, this bedroom mixes the brand-new with the well-loved. A pair of tall, antiqued mirrors by Mirror-tique hang above the vintage nightstands, adding both height and age. Associate Decorating Editor Elly Poston wrapped the room with a textured, blue-green raffia wallcovering to "play up the jewel-box effect," she says.

Then, she had overscale monograms in chartreuse by O'Connor Monogramming appliquéd on the bedding; layered two rugs (a sisal one from Jaipur Living and a vintage one from Paige Albright Orientals); and pulled everything together with the drapery fabric, Le Lac Toile Linen. "When decorating with new things, it's important to pull in older pieces to jump-start some patina," says Poston.

Dream Away On A Day Bed

Looking to really amp up the cozy in your bedroom? Try adding a second place to hit the hay. A day bed can really add a beautiful and comfy touch to your bedroom. Make it look as cozy as it sounds with lots of pillows and a throw blanket big enough to snuggle up in (because what's the point if it's not functional?) Place a side table nearby for drink sipping and magazine flipping.

Don't Take Traditional Too Seriously

The large-scale appliquéd initials on the Leontine Linens bolster were a must, according to interior designer Barrie Benson. But to keep things looking more fun and personal, not too preppy, Barrie brought in a vintage Moroccan rug. The tension it creates with the classic bedding makes for an irresistible space. "The owner's mother loves this room, and so do her friends who visit from Los Angeles," says Barrie. "It's the playful mix that really makes an impression."

Mix High And Low

James Farmer mixes bargain finds with designer picks without even flinching. Here, his custom bed is dressed in buffalo check linens he got from Ikea. Warm creams and browns up the cozy in this elegant bedroom. One-of-a-kind artwork gives this primary bedroom an intimate, down-home character.

Create Warmth With Dark Neutrals

Dark neutrals give this primary bedroom in the 2010 Georgia Idea House a snug aura, even in the daylight. The antique wooden writing desk and chair set the soothing tone of this master suite. Patterned drapes in the same color scheme line the windows. Place a tray atop the bed, as shown here, with your essentials such as reading glasses and the book you're currently indulging to create a warm, welcoming space.

Spare Color, Layer Sumptuously

"You don't always need busy patterns or bold colors to create an interesting look; you can do that with a tonal palette and tactile elements," says designer Dana Wolter. Here, a linen headboard, tailored bedspread, and slightly puddling window treatments create a relaxing space built around texture play.

The walls are the perfect neutral, November Rain by Benjamin Moore, which Wolter cut with 75% white to keep the green-gray hue from overpowering the room's calm atmosphere.

Envelop The Room

Create a hotel-style escape by enveloping the room with textiles. A velvet headboard takes up the majority of the wall. "There is nothing more comfortable for sitting up in bed than this," says designer Andrew Howard. The bamboo silk rug echoes the headboard's plushness, while the gauzy draperies and bohemian, block-print bedding contrast with the dramatic coffered ceiling.

Incorporate An Array of Textures

Make your bedroom cozier by adding texture to every corner of your room. The 2014 Palmetto Bluff Idea House shows just how you can add a variety of textures to create a serene space.

Interior designer Suzanne Kasler began by laying down a sisal rug as the foundation of the room. The linen drapes give the space a breezy, dreamy feel. The fluffy brown velvet quilt lying on the end of the bed is inviting, while other textures such as the pom-pom fringe and metallic linen give the bedscape intrigue.

Get Gauzy

Designer Lisa Sherry loved the original faux-painted driftwood wall in the guest room, so she centered the bed on its textural expanse and turned it into a focal point. To make visitors feel a bit like they are on safari, she hung a fanciful canvas canopy from the ceiling.

"I found this little tent-like structure at a local shop and fell in love with it," she says. "So, I cut a hole in the top to make it fit over the fan. It adds a bit of softness and romance, and it's very exotic. People love this room." Make your own canopy with yards of mosquito netting.

Enliven The Walls

In this 20- by 18-foot primary bedroom, Ashley Whittaker upped the cozy factor by covering the walls with a large-scale, blue-and-green flowering tree motif. The densely patterned wallpaper makes the large room feel more snug, and the crisp white headboard, lamps, and bedding give the eye a place to rest. Scalloped bedding (Mirasol by Matouk), edged in a colorful band of aqua, adds a preppy vibe to the room and brings just a bit of color to the basic white bedding.

Start With A Few Staple Antique Or Thrifted Pieces

The 2023 Idea Home in Tenessee truly enveloped the idea of warmth and comfort, as seen here in the home's primary suite.

“We always start with vintage. It’s exciting to be able to have unique pieces that are special and well crafted, and it’s more sustainable because they aren’t newly made," says Laura Hodges, an interior designer and owner of Laura Hodges Studio in Catonsville, Maryland. In this space, Hodges sourced a pair of antique nightstands, whose midcentury modern style matches the design of the floating La Dame Chandelier by Regina Andrew that hangs above.

Thrifted furniture and decoration can add a homey feel to any space. When everything looks fresh-out-of-the-box new, it doesn't feel lived in or inviting. Utilizing one-of-a-kind pieces not only creates interest but also makes your space feel down-to-earth.