Guides for a cozy home

Soft, warm things for slow evenings in

Throws, bedding, loungewear and small comforts, explained by fabric, warmth and care, so you can pick something that feels right and lasts.

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A cream textured cushion and a tufted geometric cushion on a caramel leather sofa

A fluffy white sheepskin throw and cushions on a beige sofa

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Warm the people, not the room

A deep-pile throw on the sofa: no size, no wiring.
Wool or fuzzy socks for cold feet, and slippers with rubber soles to walk in.
A fleece robe for mornings, or terry straight after a bath.
A covered hot water bottle, filled no more than two thirds.

Feet in pink and black fuzzy socks crossed on a white duvet

From the feet up

Socks, robes and slippers

Most of the cozy feeling in a cold house comes from what you wear. Wool socks stay comfortable for hours, fuzzy socks feel softest on the sofa, and a fleece robe is the warmest layer to pull on.

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Throw blankets

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Soft, warm presents people actually use, sorted by who you are buying for.

A fluffy white sheepskin throw on a sofa

For someone who is always coldThrows, hot water bottles, heated throws and warm socks, with the safety checks.

A wrapped gift on soft bedding with pillows

For people who love their sleepSilk pillowcases, flannel sheets, sleep masks and bed socks.

Reading glasses on an open book on a brown blanket

For parents and grandparentsSlippers with grippy soles, light throws and flameless candles.

A hand holding a mug of tea on a gray woven throw

For new parentsRobes, slippers and a sofa throw for the grown-ups, never the crib.

A warm lamp glowing beside a sofa corner in the evening

Start with the light

How to make a room feel cozy

Warm bulbs around 2,700 K, a few lamps at different heights and a candle or two change a room more than any new furniture. Then add soft textures and stop the drafts.

The cozy room guide Sherpa, fleece or faux fur?Wool and knit throws

Flannel sheet sets

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What to check before you buy

Fabric firstSherpa, fleece, flannel, knit and silk each feel and wash differently, so start with the fabric.
Care labels countA throw that shrinks or pills after two washes is not a bargain, so read the care label before you buy.
Know what a label meansAn OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 label is about harmful substances, not warmth or durability.

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Faux Fur Slippers: Warmth, Matting and How to Wash Fuzzy Pairs

Faux fur slippers explained: what the fuzzy pile is made of, how to tell faux from real fur, what makes a pair warm, and how to clean and fluff matted fur.

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Large Heating Pads: XL and XXL Sizes, Cords and Controls

How big a large heating pad is, what an XL or XXL pad covers on the couch, and the cord length, heat settings, auto-off and washing rules to check.

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Leather Slippers: Suede vs Smooth Leather, Linings and Care

Leather slippers explained: suede versus smooth leather, sheepskin and pile linings, softsole versus hardsole, and how makers say to clean and protect them.

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