The Cozy Journal
Practical room guides, considered objects, and small changes that make home feel more like yours.
Mid-Century Modern Living Room Ideas: Furniture, Colors and Layout
Mid-century modern living room ideas: tapered-leg furniture, teak and walnut, mustard and teal colors, low layouts and mixing vintage-style and new pieces.
Read article →
Bedroom Ideas With Wood Furniture: How to Mix Wood Tones
Bedroom ideas with wood furniture: how to read wood undertones, pick one main wood, mix tones without a matching set, and care for wood finishes.
Read article →
What Is Japandi Style? Key Elements and How It Differs From Scandinavian
What is Japandi style? A plain explanation of where it comes from, its key elements and colors, and how it differs from Scandinavian and minimalist design.
Read article →
Warm Minimalist Living Room Ideas: Fewer Pieces, Warmer Materials
Warm minimalist living room ideas: how to edit a room down, choose fewer pieces in wood, linen and plaster, and keep everyday clutter in closed storage.
Read article →
How to Choose a Coffee Table: Size, Shape & Height
How to choose a coffee table: size compared with your sofa, height, round vs rectangular shapes, small-room options, and wood, stone and glass compared.
Read article →
Living Room Storage Ideas: Shelves, Built-ins and Hidden Storage
Living room storage ideas: open vs closed storage, built-in vs freestanding shelves, shelf depths for books, shelf styling and anchoring tall furniture.
Read article →
TV Wall Ideas for the Living Room: Media Units, Mounting Height and Cables
TV wall ideas for the living room: TV size and viewing distance, mounting height, media unit width, styling around the screen, and ways to hide cables.
Read article →
Furniture for a Humid Climate: Best Materials and Care
How to choose furniture for a humid climate: the best woods, rattan, MDF vs solid wood, sofa fabrics that dry fast, and how to prevent mold in hot homes.
Read article →
How to Choose a Sofa: Sizes, Fabrics & What to Look For
How to choose a sofa that fits your room and your door: seat depth and height, frames, cushion fillings, fabric rub counts and fabrics for kids and pets.
Read article →
Small Condo Living Room Ideas: Furniture, Layouts & Storage
Small condo living room ideas with apartment-size sofa dimensions, layouts for living-dining rooms and balcony doors, and multi-use furniture that fits.
Read article →
Living Room Ideas With a Brown Sofa: Colors and Pairings That Work
Living room ideas with a brown sofa, matched to its shade: wall colors, rugs and cushions for chocolate, cognac, caramel and taupe, in leather or fabric.
Read article →
Living Room Color Schemes: Palettes That Feel Warm, Not Beige
Living room color schemes that feel warm, not beige: build a palette, use the 60-30-10 rule, read undertones, test paint in your light and pick a finish.
Read article →