Winter parties are the best. Surrounded by loved ones, tucked away from the dark (and chilly) winter nights, what could be better? We all crave that cosy feeling.

With the menu planned and the guest list prepared, you really can be the host with the most with these cosy dining room decor tips that will be sure to leave your guests (and you) feeling snug this winter.

You can see our full Dining and Kitchen collection here and take advantage of those warm colours and the work of our talented independent artists.

Cosy Colours and Comfy Spaces

What makes a dining room cosy? The colours? The artwork? The food? The company? We think it’s a combination of all of the above.

When creating a cosy space, colour is one of the most important things to consider. Warm colours are a great choice. That’s your reds, oranges, yellows and browns. All of these will make a space feel more comfortable and add a warm vibrance to a room.

Surprisingly some darker tones of “cool” colours can also have this effect and they’re currently very fashionable when it comes to home decor. Dark greens, teals, blues and purples can create a cosy atmosphere. Painting your walls in these colours can make the room feel quite dark, so you might want to use some brighter artwork if you choose to make these dark tones the main feature of the dining room.

Add some candles or warm lighting to a room and instantly see how your autumnal colours pop. There might even be space for some festive firs as the winter season approaches.

With the right colours and cosy decor in place, all you’re missing is entertainment. The perfect winter roast followed by some board games sounds pretty good to us.

Comfort Food and Cosy Art

If you don’t want to commit to completely changing your decor to a cosy colour scheme, instead try to lean into the sentiment of cosiness. What makes you feel warm when the cold, frosty evenings come calling? Perhaps it’s warm meals or family or places. Choose art that feels like home to you and you can’t go wrong in creating a cosy dining room to spend your evenings in.

It can be tricky to style a dining room. They are heavy-traffic rooms and the uses can vary well beyond the scope of eating. Luckily there are many stylised art options available to you, like this Fish & Chips print by We Made Something Nice. Dining rooms and kitchens are the perfect places to hang artwork of cosy food and festive drinks. They can bring style to a space without feeling out of place.

Fish & Chips by We Made Something Nice

Drink Art Prints To Cheers To

When it comes to the cosy season, getting together with friends and family is at the heart of it all. What better way to celebrate than with a fancy cocktail or warming cup of hot chocolate?

It can be a busy time of year and we usually use the spaces in our homes designed for entertaining more than we expect. When we’re looking for new ways to keep these areas looking fresh, it’s important that they remain functional for the entire year. Choosing the right art, like this cocktail print, can keep the cosy winter party feel alive in your dining room, even when the party’s over – cheers to that!

Mimoso by Fox and Velvet

Feeling Snug?

It’s time to make a few additions to your dining room to create the ultimate cosy space. You can see our full Dining and Kitchen collection here and take advantage of those warm colours and the work of our talented independent artists.