How to make a room seem ‘warmer’.

Addle

We’ve been spending a lot more time in our living room that normal the past few weeks and I don’t know what it is, but it just never seems ‘cosy’ to me.
I have lamps, cushions, throws, flowers, pictures, a rug and an open fire.
What can I do?

The colours are pale. White on the wall and blues and pinks in furniture and accessories. Is that where I’ve gone wrong?

con747

Addle wrote: »

We’ve been spending a lot more time in our living room that normal the past few weeks and I don’t know what it is, but it just never seems ‘cosy’ to me.
I have lamps, cushions, throws, flowers, pictures, a rug and an open fire.
What can I do?

The colours are pale. White on the wall and blues and pinks in furniture and accessories. Is that where I’ve gone wrong?

The general idea is the warm colours are Red, Orange and Yellow; and the cool colours are Green, Blue and Magenta.

Nickla

Have you tried different light bulbs? - I find this can make a huge difference, in our bathroom the main light bulb is a really white light (i can't wait for it to blow) but the light bulbs over the mirror are a lovely soft warm light which makes all the difference.

Addle

Actually, now that you mention it, the light shade is a bit sharp. It was cheap and easily changed. I’ll change it and try a different bulb. Thank you!

I should’ve looked up rather than around!