Cozy and Inviting (Get the Look!) is a fun periodic “mini-series” on The Inspired Room!
This “Cozy and Inviting” series highlights rooms that capture a warm, comfortable mood. I share rooms that feel cozy to me for various reasons, then list the elements that create that atmosphere. The idea is to inspire and offer simple tips and items you can use to recreate the look in your own home.
Today’s inspiration comes from a beautiful home featured in New England Home Magazine. The rooms blend a traditional aesthetic with a coastal influence, resulting in spaces that feel both collected and welcoming. Below are the images that inspired me, followed by my observations and a style mood board with pieces to consider when styling a similar space.
Here are my observations on what makes this home feel so inviting. At the end you’ll find a mood board and suggested pieces to help you reproduce a similar look.
- Rattan accents that add texture and natural warmth
- Antique-style furniture, especially dining tables and beds, giving a collected, timeless feel
- Soft, soothing paint colors that create a calm backdrop
- Vibrant pops of green used in accessories and textiles
- A curated, collected look achieved through layered accessories and furniture
- Playful patterns in window treatments, garden stools, wallpaper, artwork, pillows, and upholstery
- Warm wood tones present throughout the rooms
- Distinctive accent lighting that doubles as decor
- Twisted taper candles and turned candlesticks for classic detail
- Natural fiber rugs with subtle patterns to ground seating areas
- Books used as layered styling elements
- Decorative details like fringe, tassels, and trim that add character
- Patterned lampshades—gingham, woven scallops, or pleated styles—bring charm
- Landscape paintings and chinoiserie botanical artwork for a refined, cozy touch
- Displaying collections such as blue-and-white pottery, baskets, and specialty dishes
- Intimate, inviting seating arrangements: window seats, generous dining seating, and conversation-focused living areas
- Abundant plants and fresh flowers that bring life and color
See more photos of this home in New England Home Magazine.
Style Mood Board
Mood board sources (examples):
Turquoise twist taper candles
Green and white geometric ottoman
Gold metal adjustable wall sconce
Framed landscape artwork
Round rattan wall mirror
Green and white floral vine curtains
Green ceramic lamp
Blue and white ikat pillows
Turned wood candlesticks
Green ceramic cabbage plate
Six-light brass chandelier with white shades
Blue and white ceramic garden stool
Teak oval wood stool
Blue and white ginger jars
Striped jute sisal rug
Cane-back wood dining chair and woven wicker dining chair options
More similar sources and inspiration thumbnails are available in the original post’s shopping section.
You can find other posts in the Cozy & Inviting “Get the Look” series:
Cozy & Inviting: Dining Room
Cozy & Inviting: Coastal Living Room
Cozy & Inviting: Kitchen