Cosiness doesn’t happen by accident - 16 surprisingly affordable accessories make it easy to achieve

Elegant, inviting, and still affordable, these cosy home essentials are the season’s must-haves

Cosy Home Essentials: a cushion from habitat, a blanket from Dunelm, a candle from anthropologie, and a bathroom tidy for The White Company
(Image credit: Habitat/Anthropologie/The White Company/Dunelm)

The cosiest homes don't happen by chance: they're a careful curation of all the finer details that elevate your space from simply beautiful to utterly irresistible. Whether you're after rich, earthy hues at home or prefer a palette of soft, subtle shades and tones, these failsafe pieces will enrich your whole home with warmth and quiet luxury.

As a house-proud homebody who shops for a living, I'm forever searching for new ways to make my home cosy. From draping a cosy heated throw across the sofa to lighting a winter candle that greets guests in the hallway, or refreshing my bedding to something more festive, I never overlook the small touches and tactile layers that make a home truly cosy.

Laura Honey
Homes Ecommerce Editor

Laura is woman&home's eCommerce editor, in charge of testing, reviewing and recommending products for your home. You'll see her testing anything from damp-banishing dehumidifiers and KitchenAid's most covetable stand mixers through to the latest in Le Creuset's cast iron collection.

Previously, she was eCommerce Editor at Homes & Gardens, and has also written for Living Etc, The White Company and local publications when she was a student at Oxford University. She is also a Master Perfumer (a qualified candle snob), SCA-Certified Barista (qualified coffee snob) and part of a family who runs a pizza business (long-time pizza snob) - all of which come in handy when you're looking for the best pieces of kit to have kitchen.

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