The Cozy-Indoors Starter Kit
As the days get chillier, staying in comes naturally–but how do you create that enviable, cozy, curl-up-on-the-couch feel at home? For starters, consider updating your accessories. We like the idea of changing up the look of your home according to the season: woodsy-candles, plush pillows, soft wool throws, and–of course–something delicious cooking on the stove. Here, our favorites; plus, four experts share their tips for creating that perfect staying-in vibe.
Layered Pillows
Mix and match texture and patterns with these throw pillows–each one complements the other while elevating a cozy nook. BOLÉ ROAD MELKAM PILLOW, goop, $135; BOLÉ ROAD AFAR PILLOW, goop, $145; BOLÉ ROAD SELAM PILLOW, goop, $135
Plush Slippers
A must for staying in–but there’s a caveat to these textured, plush, shearling slippers: Once you wear them, you’ll never want to take them off. SHEPHERD OF SWEDEN ULLA SLIPPERS, goop, $195
Cozy Throw
Hands-down, a gorgeous, chunky blanket is the home accessory that works overtime in colder months. This particular throw is made of ultra-soft, 100 percent Highland sheep wool in a neutral cream, making it an easy match for any couch or chair. SIEN + CO NUBE HANDWOVEN THROW, goop, $470
Subtle Glow
Our goop Fragrance candle, Edition 1, and the JFM Copper Match Holder add a bit of warm luxe to a living room space. “With candles on a coffee table soft lighting can bring an immediate sense of calm and coziness to a room.”—David John Dick, co-founder of DISC Interiors. JFM BRASS STRIKER, goop, $130; SCENTED CANDLE: EDITION 01 – WINTER, goop, $72
Tea Time
Whether it’s the ritual of the pour, or the feel of a warm tumbler between your hands, there’s something so inviting about a hot cup of tea. It’s also a design inspiration: “I’ll dream of the small details when designing the perfect kitchen, like simple mugs and jars of high quality tea inside the cupboards.”Krista Schrock, co-founder of DISC Interiors. MARCH PANTRY EARL GREY TEA, March, $45; HARIO COPPER POUR OVER KETTLE, goop, $192; PIGEON TOE SIMPLE TUMBLER, Pigeon Toe, $30
Seasonal Flowers
“As winter approaches and the hours of daylight diminish, the best way to add warmth to your home is with flowers. I like to incorporate seasonal elements including dried foliage, fallen leaves, and grasses from my fading garden.”– Caroline O’Donnell, Owner of Wild Folk Studio CUSTOM ARRANGEMENT, Wild Folk Studio, price upon request
One-Pot Dinners
Cooking anything in a donabe–a one-pot, oven-to-table MVP– will allow the ingredients to slowly marry together, leaving your home redolent–and inviting for company. “Donabe naturally gathers people and creates bonding through sharing a communal dish at the table. Also, because it’s made of clay, it always brings earthy warm feelings to people.”—Naoko Takei Moore, owner TOIRO KAMADO SAN DONABE RICE COOKER, goop, $210
