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I am guilty of using some of the same adjectives to describe people, places and things (home decor) that I like or feel strongly about…such as the word “love” (I defiantly use this word too much, wait isn’t love a verb?), warm, inviting, calming, comfortable and on and on. One of the words that I use to describe rooms or vignettes that I like is “cozy”.
I search for cozy and inviting all the time. They describe best what attracts me to a room or a corner of a room.
House Beautiful
Great meals can fall into the whole cozy definition for me…a fall or winter stew or soup with warm crusty bread can garner the feeling of cozy. Maybe that is why I like the fall and winter seasons.
Melanie Molesworth
What does ‘cozy’ mean to me? I think for me it means the room has a lived-in comfort, furnishings that are overstuffed, less than perfect, warm colors, accessories that display a life of the person that lives there, a history, a warm color palate, someplace you would like to sit yourself down and enjoy a welcoming cup of tea or a glass of wine and good company.
Accessories make the room for me and antique treasures, above all, invite me in, provide the interest that makes me want to sit and stay awhile…
Content in a Cottage
Fairy Graphics
Michael del Piero Interior Design
for the love of a house
Home and Garden
Domino
But above all, certain rooms or vignettes immediately make me feel like they are inviting, cozy.
The Lettered Cottage
Books and sliding barn doors say cozy to me…
Content in a Cottage
I still like spring and summer descriptions…cool, fresh, breezy, carefree, comfortable (although this word works with cozy too).
Even gardens can create a feeling of comfort and cozy for me. English cottage gardens do a great job of conjuring the feeling in me.
What do you think of as your favorite adjective to describe a home, inside and out? What speaks to you about homes you love?
Garden, Home & Party 
Linda Coble said:
Karen,
I think my favorite adjectives would be welcoming and comfy with a casual elegance. Your cottage picture evoked all those emotions in me and so did the other pics. I loved that you included the Reading Room from For the Love of a House. Thanks for a heart-warming post.
Linda
Karen said:
Linda,
I do love the home of ‘for the love of a house’ blog…her reading room made me want to slow down and relax! Your home does that for me too!
Thanks,
Karen
Martha bunch said:
These photos resonate so deeply with me, like a vacation for my spirit. Thanks for sharing! And now a question fir you: Do you have any favorite scented candles that fit these photos? It’s a cool rainy day here in Chicago, and I am in the mood for a snuggly throw, a good book, a hot beverage, and a homey scent.
janelle said:
I loved these photos the are so nice
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Janelle. Hope you stop by for another visit sometime.
Karen
Sheena Pearl said:
I happen to look at your page while searching for some adjectives to teach my students. I’m glad I read your blog. It gives me that refreshed feeling. I feel more inspired to teach after reading and looking at the pictures. Very cool, refreshing, cozy and anything but positive adjectives. 🙂
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Sheena, so happy you stopped by. I hope you can find those positive adjectives you’re looking for for your students.
Karen
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Kristin Smith said:
For my home, my favorite adjectives would be:
for the inside –
stylish – this is what I am trying to be! 😉
comfortable
clean traditional
welcoming
for the outside-
for the front – formal, traditional, neat
for the back – fun, casual, welcoming
Karen B. said:
Kristin,
Excellent adjectives. I definitely agree with both the inside and outside. Aren’t we all “stylish” in our own way? 🙂 The fact that we care about our homes make it so!
xo,
Karen