Do you find your leather couch cold and uninviting? Perhaps you want your couch to be cozier, but you don’t know how to? Whatever your reason might be, we have the answers!
Leather couches are known for being cold and unforgiving to bottoms or backs; you sit down early in the morning and are shocked by how cold the couch feels.
Often, this feeling puts you off enjoying your sofa, and before you know it, you hardly use it and find yourself perched on the edge of your couch, wishing you knew how to make it cozy.
Well, no more! Today we are here with a guide to help make your leather couch cozy; gone are the days of shivering spines and cold, cruel couches. Keep reading to find out how to make your leather couch cozy and ensure you never want to leave it again!
How do I make my leather couch cozy?
When it comes to making your leather couch cozy, there are a few options you can choose from! You might want to try one or two or all of them to create a super cozy couch you will never want to leave!
Use the following options to add some additional comfort and coziness to your couch. With the cold nights getting closer, you are sure to appreciate these methods and a cozy couch!
Add Cushions
Adding cushions is probably the easiest way to make your leather couch cozy. There are plenty of shapes and sizes to choose from, so you can find the perfect cushions for your couch!
Opting for various sizes can make your couch more inviting and cozy too, consider some larger cushions for you to rest your head and back against and smaller ones that are perfect for snuggling with on colder evenings.
Consider the texture of your cushions too. Soft cotton blends are perfect for comfort and are versatile too. They shouldn’t clash with your leather couch and will add a softer feel to the couch.
Textured cushions can sometimes clash with any pattern that might be on your leather couch, making it seem busy and uninviting. One or two textured or patterned cushions will work, but you don’t want to overwhelm your couch.
If you opt for textured cushions, fluffy or ‘teddy bear’ cushions are perfect for making your couch cozy!
These cushions tend to be incredibly comfortable and will provide plenty of warmth to your couch. They often come in a range of colors and sizes too, leaving you spoilt for choice!
With any cushions that you buy, choose those with removable cushion covers that are machine washable.
This will help keep your couch clean (especially if you use these cushions when eating) to ensure it's as cozy and inviting as possible! Removable cushion covers are essential for anyone with pets that spend time on the sofa too!
Invest In Thick Throws
Blankets and throws will become your new best friend when it comes to making your couch cozy! A thick and luxurious blanket or throw will provide plenty of warmth and make your couch seem cozier and more inviting than ever before!
You can pull the blanket over yourself and snuggle under it when watching a movie, keeping you nice and cozy for the evening.
You can hand the blanket off the back of the couch for easy access if you wish. This also makes the couch seem more inviting and cozy.
It's also a handy way to hide any marks across the top or back of the couch that you don’t want anyone to see! If you find that your leather couch is too cold to sit on, you might want to place the blanket across the cushions.
Tuck the blanket under the cushions and down the sides next to the arms of the couch to keep it firmly in place. You can also place a second throw over the back of the sofa if you wish to stop your recoiling when the cold leather touches your neck or back!
When doing this, you might find that you need to readjust the blankets daily, depending on how well used your sofa is.
Decorating your couch with blankets and throws in this way isn’t to everyone's taste, but it will make your leather couch seem cozier!
To avoid clashing with any decor or colors in your living room, avoid patterned blankets. Instead, opt for colors that compliment the room.
Light colors will brighten your room and still make the sofa seem cozy, although be mindful of stains if you tend to eat on your couch!
Thick and fluffy blankets and throws will give you the coziest feeling and provide plenty of warmth too. These are best for those that feel the cold and want to create the ultimate cozy couch!
However, they might be a little warm for some people who find the fluffy fabric a little sweat-inducing.
In these cases, thinner throws will still provide you with comfort and warmth without making you run for the shower.
Oversized throws, too, can help make your couch more inviting and cozy; after all, there’s nothing like wrapping up in a nice big blanket, is there?
Be sure to shop around to find the best blankets and throws for you.
Think About Your Lighting
While this doesn’t technically apply to your couch, the lighting in your room can help make it feel cozier! Opting for low lighting with lamps or twinkle lights will go a long way to making a leather couch feel cozier.
This kind of lighting (opt for warm bulbs or yellows) will make the room feel warmer and inviting.
If you place them near the couch, such as lamps on side tables, or twinkle lights across walls or photo frames, you can create an atmospheric and cozy environment you will want to snuggle up in!
Candles and these kinds of lighting have the illusion of making the room feel warmer than it is and will make your leather couch feel warmer too!
While this is simply one of your mind's tricks, it goes a long way to making the room and couch feel warmer and more inviting!
Why not pick up a pack of cheap twinkle lights and transform your room into a comfortable and inviting paradise?
Final Thoughts
And there you have it, some quick and easy ways to make your leather couch cozy! We recommend purchasing some cushions and throws to create a more cozy environment without needing to break the bank!
In a few easy steps, your leather couch will be unrecognizable as a warm and welcoming seat in your home!
