Cozy and Inviting (Get the Look!) is a fun periodic “mini-series” on The Inspired Room!
This “Cozy and Inviting” mini-series highlights rooms that create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I share images that inspire me, note the design elements that contribute to the mood, and offer ideas to help you bring a similar look into your own home.
Today’s inspiration comes from a lovely home featured in New England Home Magazine. The style blends traditional furnishings with a subtle coastal influence, resulting in spaces that feel collected, comfortable, and timeless. Browse the photos below, then read my observations and the style mood board that follows for ideas you can use.
Observations: what stands out about this home
- Rattan accents add texture and a relaxed coastal feel.
- Antique-style furniture — particularly the dining table and bed — gives the rooms a collected, lived-in quality.
- Soft, soothing paint colors create a calm backdrop for layered decor.
- Pops of green throughout bring freshness and a natural touch.
- Accessories and furnishings have a curated, gathered-over-time look rather than a matched set approach.
- Pattern is used playfully across window treatments, wallpaper, pillows, garden stools and artwork to add interest without overwhelming.
- Warm wood tones appear in floors, furniture and accents, grounding each space.
- Distinctive accent lighting — chandeliers, sconces and lamps — help define and elevate each room.
- Decorative twisted taper candles and turned wood candlesticks add handmade charm.
- Natural fiber rugs with subtle patterns provide warmth and texture underfoot.
- Books styled on shelves and tables contribute personality and a sense of home.
- Details like fringe, tassels and trim on textiles give a layered, tactile feel.
- Patterned lampshades (gingham, scalloped woven, pleated) offer whimsical, personalized lighting choices.
- Landscape paintings and chinoiserie botanical artwork reinforce the traditional coastal vibe.
- Collections — blue-and-white pottery, baskets, and coordinated dishware — add cohesion and visual rhythm.
- Inviting seating arrangements (window seats, generous dining seating, intimate living-room groupings) encourage lingering and conversation.
- Fresh plants and cut flowers bring life, color and a seasonal touch to each vignette.
For more photos from this feature, see the New England Home Magazine spread.
Style Mood Board
Mood board sources (examples shown):
Turquoise twist taper candles
Green and white geometric ottoman
Gold adjustable wall sconce
Framed landscape artwork
Round rattan wall mirror
Green and white floral curtains
Green ceramic lamp
Blue and white ikat pillows
Turned wood candlesticks
Green ceramic cabbage plate
6-light brass chandelier with shades
Blue and white ceramic garden stool
Teak oval wood stool
Blue and white ginger jars
Striped jute sisal rug
Cane-back wood dining chairs and woven wicker dining chairs with upholstered seats
More similar pieces and styling ideas
Use rattan mirrors and woven textures to introduce warmth. Layer soft rugs over wood floors for comfort. Add patterned curtains and pillows to bring color and rhythm. Style shelves with books, ceramics, and small collections to achieve that curated look. Mix antique or antique-style furniture with casual coastal elements for a relaxed, refined atmosphere.
Other posts in the Cozy & Inviting: Get the Look series
Cozy & Inviting: Dining Room
Cozy & Inviting: Coastal Living Room
Cozy & Inviting: Kitchen