Design Psychology: 8 Tips for a Cosy Home (Architect-Approved)

Here's eight timeless ways to make your space feel cosy and comfortable—no candles or throw blankets required. In this video, I’ll show you how design choices like lighting, natural materials, and colour can shape a warm, inviting home. We’ll go into the psychology behind each choice so you can create a space that truly works for you, whatever your budget or style.

COSY or COZY?
Hi everyone! I've noticed lots of comments about whether it should be "cozy" or "cosy." Just to clarify, "cosy" is the British English spelling, and since I'm from the UK, it's the version I'm used to! Of course, both spellings are correct—it's just a matter of preference and where you're from. 😊

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(GERMANY) A Pattern Language, Towns, Buildings, Construction: https://amzn.to/3Oc6af8
(UNITED STATES) A Pattern Language, Towns, Buildings, Construction: https://amzn.to/3ALVaSp
(UNITED KINGDOM) A Pattern Language, Towns, Buildings, Construction: https://amzn.to/3UWX0GX

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 intro
0:42 avoid this bulb like the plague
1:42 feeling of warmth
3:10 embrace nature like our ancestors
4:13 visual silence
6:06 pools of light
6:56 there is no substitute for fire
7:41 set boundaries
8:35 embrace curves

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