#imagine the throw blanket is brown faux fur (but looks real)

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i cannot decide i have spent hours think about this and its tearing me apart. > small blue floral print sheets + off white ruffle duvet > brown sheets + off white ruffle duvet (or reverse) > off white sheets + warm grey/taupe ruffle duvet > off white or warm grey sheets + charcoal black ruffle duvet > light taupe ruffle sheets + dark taupe/grey ruffle sheets > dark lilac sheets + off white duvet > all off white ruffle with baby pink pillow cases

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Interior Photography: Creating a Cosy Atmosphere in Your Home Photos

Shooting interior living spaces is more than just grabbing the structure of a room, it's about conveying a feeling. One of the most sought-after vibes in interior photography is cosiness—a cordial, inviting atmosphere that makes viewers feel like they can step right into the space and relax. Whether you're photographing for a real estate listing, a lifestyle blog, or a personal portfolio, creating a cosy atmosphere in your home photos can leave a lasting impression. Here are some essential tips to help you create that cosy, welcoming vibe in your interior photography in London.

Use Soft, Natural Lighting

Lighting plays a crucial role in setting the mood for any photograph, and natural light is a fantastic way to evoke warmth and cosiness in a room. When photographing interiors, aim to shoot when soft, natural light is available, such as early morning or late afternoon. Harsh, direct sunlight can cast solid shadows and make the space less inviting, whereas diffused light bathes the room in a gentle, warm glow.

If natural light isn't available for interior photography, consider using warm-toned artificial lighting, such as floor lamps or overhead fixtures, to mimic the feeling of soft daylight. Avoid using your camera's built-in flash, as it can create harsh, unflattering light that detracts from the cosy ambience.

2. Play with Warm Colour Tones

Warm colours are vital to creating a cosy atmosphere. When photographing a space, emphasise warm hues like soft yellows, oranges, browns, and earthy reds that naturally evoke a sense of comfort. These colours can be present in the room's furnishings, blankets, rugs, or wall paint.

If the room is decorated in cooler tones, you can introduce warmth by adding accents like pillows, throws, or even a warm-coloured piece of art. Remember that cosy isn't just about temperature. It's about creating a space that feels lived-in and relaxing. Even warm colours help achieve that.

3. Emphasise Textures

Texture is crucial in interior photography for creating depth and a sense of warmth in interior photography. Fabrics like knits, wool, faux fur, and velvet. Even natural materials like wood and stone can enhance a room's cosiness.

Focus on capturing these textures in your photos. A fluffy throw blanket draped over a sofa, a knit pillow, or a thick rug can make the space look inviting. Up-close shots of textured materials, such as the grain of a wooden table or the softness of fabric, can also emphasise the tactile comfort of the room, making it more relatable and homey.

4. Add Personal Touches

Cosy spaces often feel lived-in, so don't shy away from incorporating personal touches into your interior photography. Books on a coffee table, a lit candle, a cup of tea, or a basket of blankets can make a space feel more intimate and honest. These elements give the room personality and tell a story. Thus, making it easier for viewers to imagine themselves living in the space.

However, be mindful of clutter. While personal items add warmth, too many can overpower the space, making it feel cramped rather than cosy. Keep the styling simple and intentional. Thus, ensuring each item adds to the overall mood without creating distractions.

5. Focus on Comfortable, Inviting Furniture Arrangements

Cosy rooms are often defined by how the furniture is arranged. When shooting interiors, highlight furniture that promotes comfort and relaxation. A plush armchair, a soft sofa with pillows, or a reading nook with a lamp and cosy chair can instantly make a room feel welcoming.

The way furniture is arranged can also affect the room's atmosphere. Grouping chairs or sofas to create an intimate seating area. Even positioning furniture around a fireplace or window can help make the space feel inviting. Capture these inviting setups in your interior photography to emphasise the room's cosiness.

6. Create a Sense of Depth and Layering

Layering is another effective way to add warmth and dimension to a room. Layering blankets, pillows, rugs, and furniture adds visual depth to your photos and makes the space look more dynamic and lived-in.

For example, place a few pillows on a couch, layer a rug over hardwood floors, or throw a blanket over a chair. These layers give the impression of comfort and warmth, enhancing the cosy feeling you're trying to create in your images.

7. Incorporate Natural Elements

Plants, wooden furniture, and organic textures help soften a room and add warmth. Indoor plants are effective at making a space feel cosy and alive. Even small potted plants or a simple vase of flowers can add a touch of freshness and tranquillity to your interior shots.

Wooden accents—whether a coffee table, hardwood floors, or wood-panelled walls—bring warmth and earthiness to the room. Stone fireplaces, woven baskets, or jute rugs can also introduce natural textures that enhance the cosy vibe.

8. Capture the Right Angle

When photographing interiors, the angle you choose can significantly impact the feeling the space conveys. Consider shooting from a lower angle for a cosy, intimate atmosphere. Thus, making the room feel more enveloping and comfortable. 

Wide-angle shots in interior photography can help show the entirety of a room. But be careful not to make the space feel too expansive, as that can detract from its cosy nature.

Tighter shots focusing on a reading corner or a living room section can give viewers a more intimate look. They can also evoke feelings of warmth and relaxation.

Conclusion

Creating a cosy atmosphere in your interior photography is about paying attention to the details that make a room feel warm, inviting, and comfortable. You can transform any space into a cosy haven using natural light, warm colours, textures, and personal touches. Whether you're photographing for real estate or lifestyle purposes, these tips will help you capture the true essence of a welcoming home. Turn to Interior Photographer Maciek for the best interior photography in London and showcase your property in the best light. 

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Home Renovations

Hey you! As you know, my husband and I are up to our ears in home renovations, but I am seriously loving it! Something about taking on an unfinished home project gives me the butterflies! There is just so much possibility, ya know? Plus, we get to make it into exactly what we want! Score! Luckily, my husband is just as eccentric as I am when it comes to home decor taste! You may notice in my home decor posts that our style is not very “typical” to a newly wedded couple who is furnishing their first place together. And that is completely accurate! So welcome to our unusual lives where we take on our unique family room designs.

I am planning out the renovations, but mainly posting about the decor goals for our place because it helps me piece it all together. That way, I have something to reference back to as I make updates and what not HERE IS MY FIRST POST for our kitchen goals if you missed it! Now, I would like to start on our family room goals! Yess. Here is a before pic of our family room just so you can see what we are workin with!

To be honest, it looks scarier in these pictures than it does in real life! Haha maybe because it has already been in the works since I took this picture last. But as you can see, much needs to be done! Isn’t it a glorious work of art waiting to be made?

For starters, we will put paneling and paint on the walls (duhh) and we are actually keeping the ceiling the way it is! I personally love seeing the rafters and wiring, I think it looks so cool and industrial! Which works out because it’s just one less thing I need to do to get it looking good! Alright, let’s dive in!!!

The first thing to go in is our dreamy bookshelf! My husband and I really enjoy reading together at night, so I imagine this will be our “beginners bookshelf” until the day when we need a whole bookcase room to hold all them books! We actually set up our book-shelf in the family room already because why not? It was the first thing we did. Yes, we will have to move it temporarily to get the room paneled and painted, but we wanted it there right away! Gotta live and function during renovations still, ama right? It looks like this. (Debating giving it a cute painted overall color)

Here is a nicer and more heavy duty book shelf that I love!

Sauder 5-Shelf Bookcase, Oiled Oak Finish

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Along with books, I have some of my favorite boho doo-dads to go on the shelves, such as these!

This my absolute favorite candle.

Bath & Body Works, Aromatherapy Stress Relief 3-Wick Candle, Eucalyptus Spearmint

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I have like 4 “fake books” on my shelves! They are hollow and make a great little hiding place for old notes, pics and doo-dads.

2pc Faux Book Safe Set

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Luna Bazaar Small Vintage Glass Bottle Set (7-Inch, Cheyenne Design, Multicolor Glass, Set of 6) - Flower Bud Vases Bulk - For Home Decor and Wedding Centerpieces

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Ornate Antique Finish Rectangular Trinket Jewelry Box - 3.5" x 2.25"

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This is a way super cool incense holder! I am diggin it so much. The incense sits inside the hollowed out middle and the incense smoke comes out the little tree branch holes. Too cool!

11" Tree of Wisdom Sculpted Polyresin Incense Burner by Sabrina Underwood

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Must needed insence to go with the holder! Love the way these smell.

Nag Champa Sunrise Sandalwood Midnight Patchouli Celestial Fortune Blessings Romance Super Hit Jasmine Blossom Rain forest by Satya Gift Set

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I might add in for clarity that our kitchen, family room, and office are all one giant room right now! We will not be putting up walls to separate them either! Rather, we will be using creative decoration and furniture placement to keep them apart and “their own” section. I like it better this way.

That being said, this couch and partition will do the job of enclosing the family room diagonally on the outside right edge (just before the kitchen begins).

Novogratz Vintage Tufted Sofa Sleeper II (Green Velour)

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Rajasthan Antique Brown 4 Panel Handcrafted Wood Room Divider Screen 72x80, Intricately carved on both sides making it fully reversible, highly versatile. Hides clutter, adds décor, & divides the room

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Yes, green! I played around with a few different couch colors in their and this one just felt like the right fit to my eye Of course, it must be velvet and vintage looking! Along with this couch, we must have some pops of color and more textures! Here are some pillows and a throw to accompany this vintage style sofa.

Mellanni Faux-Fur Plush Throw Pillow - BEST QUALITY Fuzzy Accent Pillow - Cushion and Cover, Decorative Square 18 x 18 Inch (Cow)

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Tache 2 Piece 18 X 18 Inches 100% Cotton Burnt Orange Fall Harvest Decorative Accent Throw Pillow Cushion Cover Set

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CottonTex Cotton Knitted Cable Throw Soft Warm Cover Blanket Cable Knitting Pattern, 43x70 Inches, Royal Yellow

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Just in front of the couch, we will have an adorable drum table, just big enough to hold a cup of tea and a book or two. But what’s even better?? To the right of the couch, we are going to have a wooden bench swing, hanging from our rafters! It will be just perfect. Much like this one.

Deco 79 Teak Wood Round Stool, 14 by 18-Inch

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But what’s even better?? To the right of the couch, we are going to have a wooden bench swing, hanging from our rafters! It will be just perfect. Much like this one.

Rustic American Black Walnut 23.5" 4 Hole Tree Swing Kids Adult Wood Outdoor

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This idea is extra special, you ready?! Ok so now moving back to the left of the bookshelf. Obviously, we need a cozy nook to read our books together. Hanging down from the ceiling corner on the left side of the room, we will have an array of materials and tapestries perfectly hung up in a tent-like manner. This will create the perfect hide-out to snuggle up next to each other with a book and a nice cup of tea. Under this fort feature, there will be pillows, cushions, rugs and blankets galore! Basically, anything we need to be comfy. The tent will look something like this, but in a different color scheme to match the rest of the family room.

These will be for the inside of the fort!

Bohemian Style Colorful Exotic Mandala Boho Style Striped Triangle Cotton Linen Throw Lumbar Waist Pillow Case Cushion Cover Home Office Decorative Rectangle 12 X 20 Inches

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TangDepot Solid Velvet Throw Pillow Cover/Euro Sham/Cushion Sham, Super Luxury Soft Pillow Cases, Many Color & Size options - (26"x26", Dark Green)

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Cotton Craft - Hand Woven Jute & Cotton Multi Chindi Floor Pillow - 24 inch Round - Solid color Red back - Pillow made from multi color re-cycled yarns, actual product may vary in color from image

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Zituop Home Decorative Suede Round Pumpkin Solid Throw Pillows for Couch, 13.8inch (dark green)

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Rajasthali" Bohemian Patch Work Ottoman Cover,Traditional Vintage Indian Pouf Floor/Foot Stool, Christmas Decorative Chair Cover,100% Cotton Art Decor Cushion, 14x22'. Only Cover, Filler not Included

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Jaxx Pillow Saxx 5.5' Bean Bag Pillow, Orange Microsuede

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CoolDream Cotton Linen 18 by 18-Inch Decorative Throw Pillow Cover, Multicolor Elephant

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Indian Mandala Floor Pillow Square Ottoman Pouf Daybed Oversized Cushion Cover Cotton Seating Ottoman Poufs Dog / Pets Bed Sold By Handicraft-Palace

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TreeWool, Cotton Canvas Squares Geometric Accent Decorative Throw Pillowcases (2 Cushion Covers; 18 x 18 Inches; Mustard & White)

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Mellanni All-Year-Round Faux Fur Throw - Top Quality, Will Not Shed! Super Soft, Comfy - Makes Luxurious Gift - Enhance Your Home Décor - Use for Travel - Gray Peacock Feathers

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Have I mentioned my obsession with pillows yet?

Coming out from under the tent, there will also be layered and eclectic rugs covering the majority of the rest of the family room floor.  (There will be many rugs throughout our house because we have decided to keep the ground concrete)

Here are some of my favorite ones.

EYES OF INDIA - 3 X 5 Ft Multicolor Colorful Chindi Woven Rag Rug Bohemian Boho Decorative Indian

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Traditional Persian Vintage Design Rug Beige Rug 4' x 6' FT (183cm x 122cm) Sofia Area Rug Inspired Overdyed Distressed Fancy

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Contemporary Hand Tufted Wool Moroccan Triangle Multi Area Rugs, 5 Feet by 8 Feet (5' x 8')

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*Sighhh..so dreamy and cozy, isn’t it? Ok, moving on. In between the bookshelf and the tent we will have our record player and vinyls. Here are just a couple of my favs.

Spectra Studebaker Wooden Turntable with AM/FM Radio & Cassette Player SB6052

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Paradise [LP][Explicit]

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Come Fly With Me

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To the left of the tent will be our next piece of furniture. This will be used to enclose the left side of the family room, separating it from the office next door From the family room side, it will look like a tall wall. But really, it is the back side of storage shelves that are being used in the office. I’ll get to that part in a later blog post though! What I will tell you, is that these giant shelves have a flat paneling on the back side, perfect for hanging up wall decor! I imagine our wall will look something along these lines Not exactly, but the same concept.

Here are some of the fantastic finds that I will be having on my decorated wall!

I will be hanging this moon from hemp chord/string.

CWI Gifts Moon Wall Decor, 12-Inch, Rust/Black

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NOVICA White and Red Reverse-Painted Glass and Wood Framed Wall Mounted Round Mirror, 'White Star'

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The cutest.

Umbra Trigg Hanging Container, Small, Set of 2, White/Brass

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NOVICA Beige Handmade Cotton and Bamboo Macrame Wall Hanging, 'Arrow Temple'

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FU GLOBAL Wall Fish Tank Arylic Wall Aquarium 1 Gallon Fish Bowl 11.5 Inch Home Decoration Pot

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World Map Antique Style Poster 36x24

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New LED Beer Neon Wall Sign Room Decor Wild at Heart 12"x 9.8"

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Gardenia - Animal Double-exposure Photography Canvas Wall Art Prints 12 x 12 Inch Stretched and Framed Modern Decor Paintings Giclee Artwork for Living Room and Bedroom Decoration Beer Sika Deer & Owl

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On this I will hang up our polaroids and postcards we collect from different countries.

Hanging Photo Organizer Rail With Chains and 32 Clips Gray

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Above us in the room, we will have some unique lighting and bohemian looking chandeliers!

This one (above) I made myself! (I used to sell them on Etsy before I tragically got shut down because they thought I wasn’t hand making my items. But surprise, I am hand making them! So comment below if you are interested in ordering a boho chandelier from me.)

We will also have some bohemian looking lighting in the reading corner so we can see!

(Choose from 12 Designs) Turkish Moroccan Mosaic Glass Chandelier Lights Hanging Ceiling Lamps (Large - 4) (Large-2)

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I have one last addition. I talked about all three sides of the family room, but not the wall that has the entrance to the room! This wall will be consumed by the most perfect, sliding barn-like door. Here it is!

Barn Door Hardware Kit Rustic Antique Country STYLE with JUMBO WHEELS and 12 Feet Track - Made in USA

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We will paint this to match the rest of the wood in the room.

There ya have it! Family room decor goals for our new place! Let me know what you think, or if you have any further ideas to make our boho abode even better! Xoxo

Stay Wild, Moon Child

#becomingbohemian

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