How to make your property feel warm and cosy

When it comes to making your rental property in Cyprus cosy, you need to consider both temperature and tastefulness. There is a fine line between making a home feel complete, and coming across as cluttered. Fortunately we have the perfect guide to assist in taking your rental property from cold, cluttered cave, through to a warm and welcoming wintery escape. We go beyond a simple fireplace and delve into how to make your home cosy year round. 















 

In the beginning, there was light  

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This is one of the best places to start as the changes you can make are not only simple, but relatively cheap as well. Look to swap out bright, white lighting, for more soft, warm yellow tones. This dramatically changes the feel of a room. This is especially noticeable in smaller nooks of rooms, where you can really play with the lighting to create a small haven for yourself. If your Cyprus property rental is more open plan and with large spaces to occupy, consider segmenting the room, creating different “zones”. Clearly outline dining versus entertaining areas. Whilst you're at it, tuck a small couch into a corner to create a reading or relaxing space. 

And nothing fills that space better than photos of family, vacations or any other special moment. Apart from bringing up happy memories and making a talking piece, they also fill the wall space making the entire room seem cosier, without feeling too constricting. 




 

Tasteful textures  

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Who doesn't appreciate a good throw cushion, or a carelessly draped blanket, easily within grasp for snuggling on the couch? Well, this is by far one of the more economical and dare we say creative ways in which you can give your home that cosy feeling. 

Again look for warmer colours that will also go with your furniture and decor. For an even more homely approach, accompany these with thick carpets and rugs. Perfectly positioned, these not only occupy space and give a warm feeling to the space, but are also great for treading over barefoot or in socks, especially if soft to the touch.


 

Scents, smells and succulents 

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Of all the human senses, smell has to be one of the most powerful with its ability to transport you through old memories. By placing around scented candles (think vanilla, pine and wood), you can instantly add warm lighting and a wintery scent that truly makes you want to curl up on the sofa and grab one of those blankets. 

Accompany those candles with some fresh baking and you will have smells circulating you Cyprus property rental that will make you never want to leave. 

And what better way to complete the space than to tastefully place a variety of houseplants around, carefully crafted to fill empty corners or breaks on bookshelves. We suggest taking a look at some of these if you’re worried about those leaves going limp on you.

Simple, but effective 

Of course there are a handful of less glamorous ways to keep cosy, but by no means are they any less effective. Simple things such as moving furniture a bit closer together to give a more comfortable feel to your living room can make all the difference. 

One of the ways in which a house can still be left feeling slightly cold is all of the moisture in the air (common when you are near the coast). The best way to resolve this is by investing in a dehumidifier. The best part, you can use all the water it gathers to give to your plants!

If you are still looking for your cosy place in the sun, QuickLets are here to help you secure your next Cyprus property rental. With superior access to the market and a wide portfolio of potential properties, our agents can get you where you want to be.  

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