Using handmade, upcycled and sustainable décor items, you can create a space that feels welcoming and comfortable. Here are six ideas to create a cosy home.

1. Handmade Pottery

Handmade ceramic mugs in warm, earthy tones will make your morning coffee feel special. Hand-thrown bowls can be used for fruit or keys and also work as simple, decorative items. You could try making small, earthenware planters to hold succulents or herbs or even organically shaped vases to hold fresh flowers

2. Macrame Wall Hanging

A macrame wall hanging will bring texture and a soft, natural look to any of your rooms. You could hang a large, macrame piece on the wall, or use a macrame plant hanger Wool Couture, will provide everything you need.

3. Upcycled Glass Bottles

Use recycled glass bottles as vases to display fresh or dried flowers. Vintage wine bottles can be reused as vases, perfect for single-stem flowers or branches. You could also paint or etch designs onto the bottles to make them stand out as centrepieces for your tables. If you don’t want greenery, placing fairy lights inside bottles will add soft, ambient lighting to your space to get that cosy feel.

4. Decorative Pillows

Vintage curtains, tablecloths or even faded quilts can be sewn into unique pillows and cushions, creating a colourful look. You could also make patchwork or applique cushions from fabric scraps, reusing those old pieces of fabric sitting at the back of your cupboard.

5. Washi Tape as Frames

You can use washi tape to frame photos or postcards, adding coloured or patterned borders without the need for heavy frames. Use washi tape to make minimalist designs, such as lines, chevrons or grids, directly on the wall.

6. Holiday Candles using Recycled Materials

Mason jars can be turned into homemade soy candles scented with essential oils. Glass jars work well as candle holders and seashells can be filled with wax to create small, tealight candles.