There is no place like an inviting home sanctuary where everything evokes joy and comfort. The Danish call it hygge and the Dutch gezelligheid, but it all translates into that cozy, comfy feeling of contentment in a nurturing space.

“Cozy décor is what compels us to yearn for home, eager to return after a long day at work, a night out or an extended (or short) vacay,” says Andrea Thompson, an interior decorator and home organizer at Drea Design Services. “If your home is calling you after a stay at a luxury resort, then you know you’ve achieved hygge in your own space.”

Here are some pieces to help enhance an inviting atmosphere:

Create a sleeping oasis

When it comes to making your bed cozy, it’s about design and enhancing rest. “Setting up a space that promotes deep, restorative sleep isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for well-being,’ says Eric Lin, chief marketing officer for Bedsure. Begin with Bedsure’s GentleSoft derived from bamboo, a cooling sheet set that regulates your natural temperature. Add the Bedsure GentleSoft cotton waffle weave blanket for a layer of warmth and softness without feeling heavy, Lin says. Starting at $46.99, bedsurehome.com

Integrate greenery

“Tall real plants in a strategic corner, a vase of small flowers, succulents or stems on night tables or dressers or even a living wall made up of real plants pulls the outside in and adds a touch of fresh greenery and nature that goes a long way in making a room feel calm, warm and welcoming,” Thompson says. The Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree from Fast Growing Trees is one choice and comes in six options from one-to-two feet to six-to-seven feet. Starting at $71.95, fast-growing-trees.com

Create a cocoon with curtains

Hang curtains from just under the ceiling or ceiling molding to the floor to make a room feel like its own cocoon that you never want to leave, Thompson says. One option is TWOPAGES’ Liz linen drape pleated curtains. Linen curtains provide warmth and a sense of calm while the neutral shades make rooms brighter without compromising privacy, says Evelyn Tao, a brand rep for TWOPAGES Curtains.Starting at $59.99, twopagescurtains.com

Warm up the floors

Nourison Home has area rugs that offer “cozy comfort and long lasting durability,” says Giovanni Marra, vice president of marketing and creative at Nourison. She recommends the company’s Graceful Collection “crafted from 100 percent wool with a dense high/low weave that feels luxuriously soft underfoot.” She adds: “You can even layer rugs: Choose a solid color as your base and add a smaller, patterned rug on top for an extra touch of texture.” Starting at $158, nourison.com

Focus on soft lighting

Subdued lighting is one way to warm a room and create a tranquil, inviting space, Thompson says. Also, layering lights can create a cozy vibe in a room in seconds. Go for warm-toned lightbulbs, string lights, sconces or lamps placed strategically in the room. The Hen’s Tooth sells decorative glass vase lights that offer warm lighting paired with seasonal beautiful options. $29.50, henstooth.com

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to create a cozy home for the winter and beyond

Reporting by Stacey Zable / USA TODAY

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