The Essential Cozy Guide To a Perfect Cosy Night In

Do you love a cosy night in? It’s days like these that having a cosy home really comes into its own! Yes, we love the summer with its long al fresco picnics and days in the garden, but in the winter give us a snuggly throw, light the fire and prepare not to see us until spring. If you’re a fan of a cozy night at home, we’ve got the lowdown on the essential ingredients you need to consider to create the perfect cosy night. 

What Makes A Cosy Night In?

On a dark and cold night, there’s nothing better than staying inside in the comfort of your own home and enjoying some quality time with your friends and family, or some much-needed quiet time for you, especially if you’ve had a long day at work. 

The perfect cozy atmosphere will inevitably differ from person to person, as everyone has their own favourite things that make them feel happy and contented. The key to achieving the ultimate cosy night in is to ensure you have plenty of your favourites lined up to enjoy, whether it’s a refreshing glass of wine, a good book, board games to play, a face mask to pamper yourself with, your favourite streaming services, video games or box sets for a movie night. 

Certain scents and smells can help evoke a feeling of cosiness so you could light some candles, have your favourite essential oil burning or scent your room with relaxing reed diffusers to help create the right mood and make the room feel cozy. Whether it’s the exotic sweetness of ylang ylang, the relaxing scent of floral lavender or the cosy autumnal scent of cinnamon bark, there’s a scent out there for everyone. 

The atmosphere in your home can also be made cosier by soft or low lighting. For an easy way to cosy up your space, hanging fairy lights or string lights in the room is the perfect way to add ambience. 

From a personal point of view, what you’re wearing can help make you feel cosier. Pop on your favourite comfy clothes or loungewear, don a pair of fluffy socks or cosy slippers and line up your favourite snacks and drinks to enjoy. Whether you’re having a cosy night in on your own, or spending time with your best friend, it’s the perfect opportunity for a good dose of self care and indulgence. 

Cosy Night In Kit

We’ve put together a cosy night in kit made of practical and fun home accessories to help you create the perfect night in your cosy home. 

1. Set of three cloud candles, Sunday Living

These cute candles have it all – they’re clouds, they’re pink and they’re covered in real gold leaf!  Made from 100% soy wax, they’ll bring a little bit of heaven to your cosy home this winter. £12 for three, available from Sunday Living. 

2. Couch throw blanket in sky blue, Alice Potter

There’s nothing better than snuggling up under warm blankets and it’s especially perfect for a cosy night in! It may be grey outside, but it can be spring on your sofa with this cheerful sky blue blanket patterned with daisies. It features the pattern on one side and a plain white reserve side so that you can change your look. It’s made from 100% polyester so easy to wash and wipe if you have pets or small children! £60, available from Alice Potter.

3. Little box of rest, Ocean & Bee

Perfect as a treat for yourself or a gift for someone you know who is in need of some rest and relaxation, this little box contains a beautiful fabric eyeshade by House of Hopstock and a sachet of Himalayan bath salts by Corinne Taylor. Contents are vegan, free from single-use plastics and palm oil and sourced from British independent artisans. £23, available from Ocean & Bee.

4. Weighted blanket, Homescapes Online

Weighted blankets are designed to provide a feeling of comfort and support while you rest and can help improve sleep.  Providing evenly distributed weight across your whole body, this gentle pressure can encourage the release of dopamine and serotonin which have a calming, soothing and reassuring effect on the mind and body. This grey blanket is made from faux velvet and cotton and is the perfect addition for a cosy home. Prices start at £29.99, available from Homescapes Online.

5. Hummingbird cushion, Mint & May

You can’t get a good ‘sofa nest’ going without a couple of cushions, and we think this colourful version is equal to any winter’s day. Made from super soft velvet, the detailed pattern captures multi-coloured hummingbirds surrounded by flowers and a deep blue night sky. £38, available from Mint & May.

6. Hedgehog blanket, J J Textile

You can never have too many throw blankets in our opinion, and this hedgehog patterned version ticks all the boxes. It’s made from 80% wool and 20% cotton and covered with a very cute hedgehog design. Perfect for curling up under in your cosy home until spring, it costs £99 from J J Textile. 

7. Jardin de Maguelone cup, Jars Ceramiste

Made by Jars Ceramiste in their workshop in France, this little handleless cup in Pattison is from the Jardin de Maguelone colection. Made from a high quality ceramic, the lower part is covered in a barely visible pastel pink colour mat glaze whilst the rim and inside have a clear glaze. Perfect for wrapping your hands round for warmth, it costs £10 from Adobe Living.

8. Vegan hot chocolate bombes, Prezzybox

Made from 55% Belgian dark chocolate, each bombe contains vegan mini marshmallows, which are revealed as the chocolate melts. Perfect for the ultimate cosy home night in, the set of three costs £11.99 from Prezzybox.

9. Vintage style metal candle lantern, Melody Maison

If you don’t have a real fire then this lantern is a great alternative, giving a feeling of cosy warmth in your living room. It would look equally good standing on the floor, on a side table or hanging from a hook. £23.95, available from Melody Maison.

10. Lambswool hot water bottle cover. Welsh Otter

This cosy hot water bottle is made from soft lambswool – perfect for cuddling on cold evenings. Each cover is knitted in ‘Llandeilo’ geometric design. The 100% lambswool is soft and not itchy or scratchy. It comes complete with a two litre hot water bottle included and is made in the UK. £38, available from Welsh Otter.

We hope this blog post has helped inspire you to have the perfect cosy night in!

By Sara Walker.