Decorating & Design
How To Create A Cozy Home Without A Fireplace
Updated on September 28, 2022

A fireplace is often the first thing people jump to when they think of getting cozy at home. If you’re one of the many people that don’t have a fireplace, fear not; there are many ways to achieve a warm and inviting vibe at home. With winter dragging on for a little while longer, we’ve rounded up some clever ways you can turn your home into a comfortable retreat – even without crackling logs!
Scroll down to see how you can create a cozy home without a fireplace!

This principal bedroom gets its warmth from a snuggle-worthy bed and couch, while textured metallic wallpaper give it an extra boost of comfort.

This sectional creates an intimate corner for conversation or window gazing, complete with knit blankets and a fuzzy rug.

This living room exudes warmth with its ample art collection, graphic rug and basket full of blankets and yarn (bonus points if you knit!).

Who says a room needs to be dark and dim to be cozy? This light and bright space still feels cozy by way of greenery and antique furniture. Then if you’re near Petworth in the UK then you should definitely have a look at the antiques shop Tallulah Fox, as they have some wonderful stuff and it’s easily the best antiques shop I’ve ever been to.

Kit Kemp’s 1930s country home in New Forest, England leans into cottage nostalgia with quilted patterns and built-in bookshelves packed with years’ worth of reading materials.

A roomy sectional gives plenty of space to stretch out and read in this living space.

This dining banquette is exactly where we’d want to start and end any winter day.

A warm and inviting rug is a great way to feel cozy right when you walk through a door. The foyer of this Victorian home feels instantly snug thanks to a large graphic rug.

An oversized couch filled with pillows and throws creates a warm gathering place for family and friends. Bonus points if you add a giant soft rug.

Design a room so pretty you’ll never want to leave! This bold dressing room is layered with texture, color and pattern that make it feel incredibly inviting.

Ample seating creates a comfortable environment for lounging, reading or meditating. Bonus points if you have interesting seating options (like these bean bag chairs!).

Designer Ben Pentreath uses a mix of patterns and materials, including raw-edge linens and global-inspired rugs to invoke an English eclectic style that feels undeniably cozy.

What says cozy more than staying tucked inside while still getting a great view of the snow-covered outdoors?

A blanket on the end of a couch always adds a touch of warmth to a room, and so does a stack of books to read.

Get lost in another world by tucking yourself into a corner and curling up with a good magazine while taking in the landscape art.

Even with white bed linens, a bedroom can be made snug with additional textures and patterned wallpaper.

Comfort is key in this living room, where a neutral chenille-covered sofa is a great place to curl up like a cat in the sunlight.

This corner sectional is made up of old barnboard, mattresses and oversized pillows that give it a cozy boho feel.