There is more than one lovely way to create custom cozy luxe at home as evidenced from an eclectic mix of traditional and modern interior design moments. Cozy is easy to recognize, but combined with custom and luxe? Handcrafted, bespoke, rich finishes, and high quality are hard to beat for a custom luxe yet relaxed livable space. Whether the home’s architecture is an urban apartment, a modern farmhouse in the suburbs, or a stately Georgian in the countryside, it’s a look that stands the test of time. And the livability helps its inhabitants de-stress, decompress, and detach from the rest of life’s chaos.
![Lone Fox/Amber Lewis cozy modern rustic romantic bedroom with warm colors, sumptuous bedding and rug, arched windows, and soothing California organic cool vibe. #cozybedrooms #cozyluxe #amberlewisbedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/001-amberinteriors-lewis-bedroom-cozy-organic-california-cool.jpg)
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Custom Cozy Luxe: Bespoke Yet Relaxed Ideas
By cozy luxe, I imagine livable, unfussy, curated, well-layered spaces where the mix is textural yet gentle. The senses are soothed. It’s a visually calm look where you feel embraced by warmth and softness – in an instant, one can begin to decompress.
Turn Your Bedroom into a Cozy Sanctuary
Here’s a wonderful tutorial for how the California bedroom above was layered with cozy without spending a fortune.
I’m so inspired by the DIY molding and plan to add this to our primary bath which still requires finishing touches.
Layer a Small Space With the Coziest Details
Even though you’ll not be hanging out in a wee space like a powder room or pantry, if it’s a space you use everyday, maybe start there. Why? (1) Because it’s more achievable and may set you up for success for a larger living space. And (2) because if you use the space everyday, why not brighten the everyday?
![Whittney Parkinson designed pantry in Atlanta Whole Home 2023 with dark wood lowers, stone floors, grasscloth, painted shelves and skirted cabinet. Photo: Sarah Shields. #kitchenpantries #traditionalkitchens](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/001-whittney-parkinson-pantry-dark-wood-skirted-cabinet-grasscloth-sarahshieldsphoto.jpg)
This pantry by Whittney Parkinson features a warm palette, stone flooring, a beautiful skirt in lieu of cabinet doors, a rush stool, grasscloth on the walls, and richness from traditional wood cabinetry. High end and bespoke for sure, but there are still plenty of takeaways for our own schemes.
Bring on the texture, give yourselves shelves to style, and don’t forget a teeny lamp to keep it ultra cozy.
Edit Fearlessly
Michael Del Piero creates these timeless designs that feel modern yet somehow timeless. While minimal, there’s a warmth that emerges from so much natural texture. Even the art is richly textured. Fabrics and upholstered pieces are luxurious and beg to be touched.
Actionable Tip: Have a room that feels less than inspired? Study it closely (maybe snap a photo) with an editor’s eye. What can be removed or replaced with something textural? In the space above, notice how rugged earthenware, smooth plaster, nubby upholstery, sumptuous velvet live in harmony. Also note how many curves there are. There’s softness in spite of the very neutral palette and spare decor.
![Wendell Berry poem THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS on Hello Lovely. #wendellberry #peacepoetry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PEACE-OF-WILD-THINGS-wendell-berry-poem-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Tone on Tone Cozy Luxe
I’m not suggesting there is a universe where we are all free to remodel our kitchens with reclaimed stone from Chateau Domingue. (But wouldn’t that universe be lovely?) I am here with a reminder you can tell a cozy luxe story with a quiet lovely tonal color scheme.
![French farmhouse kitchen of Ruth Gay of Chateau Domingue. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/rustic-old-world-french-kitchen-stone-walls-chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-029-1440x958-2.jpg)
No pops of color, no gilded framed art, no contrasting trim, and yet…a timeless warmth to soothe.
I’ll never tire of seeing the way the Giannettis live with natural colors and tonal bliss. They are fond of antiques that have been stripped down to the original paint. Not only is the color turned down, but the absence of sheen and gloss is simply a comfort to many of us who find the look far more livable.
![English country breakfast nook with glass roof, brick wall and built-in banquettes - Imperfect Interiors. #breakfastnook #europeancountry #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-breakfast-room-imperfect-interiors-rustic-English.jpg)
If you’re blessed with beautiful interest from nature just outside the windows, why not let it be the saturated color story?
![Bold saturated neutrals in a modern abstract painting in a living room designed by Michael Del Piero in Chicago.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/michael-del-piero-modern-rustic-living-room-abstract-colorful-painting.jpg)
Actionable Tip: How can limiting the colors in your space turn down the volume and busy factor? Paint is still so underrated when it comes to transforming spaces at home. There are so many gorgeous ways to live with tone on tone schemes. Roman clay finishes, limewashes, Surecrete, and plain ol’ latex can be your friend.
![Belgian linen slope arm dining chairs in our breakfast nook with window seat - Hello Lovely.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/european-country-cottage-kitchen-breakfast-nook-window-seat-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Is the trim in your room contrasting sharply with the walls? Would it all feel more cozy if there were low or no contrast?
![Detail of linen cushion window seat in my serene European inspired white kitchen - Hello Lovely Studio. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/00050-white-serene-classic-kitchen-by-hello-lovely.jpg)
![Encouraging inspirational quote by Maya Angelou on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #inspirationalquote #encouragementquote #mayaangelou](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/inspirational-quote-love-hello-lovely-studio-YOU-ARE-ENOUGH-ANGELOU-benjamin-moore-smoke-blue.jpg)
Interior designer Jill Egan’s own home is a master class in tone on tone! What makes it feel so relaxing is the quietness of the color story and the balance of shapes and texture.
![Modern French dining room with antique farm table, Swedish apothecary chest, and crystal chandelier by Ochre. #modernfrench #diningrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/jill-egan-dining-room.jpg)
Cozy Skirts & Shelves
Sometimes more truly is more. Optimizing vertical space can bring back the FUN in functional while also keeping things relaxed. In Leanne Ford’s guest house kitchen, she used what she had on hand and a tiny budget to make a cozy little space feel like a welcoming, livable home.
![Leanne Ford designed kitchen with dusty rose range in her Pittsburgh guest cottage - photo by Erin Kelly for Pittsburgh Post Gazette. #modernrustic #vintagestyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/001-leanne-ford-guest-house-pittsburgh-kitchen-pink-stove-open-shelves-2.jpg)
Actionable Tip: In addition to the shelves, notice the liberties LF took with base cabinets above. Without the hassle and expense of refacing them or starting new, she added softness and quietness with skirting.
![Light green accents in a rustic French farmhouse kitchen by Desiree Ashworth Design. #frenchkitchen #frenchfarmhouse #openshelves #subwaytile](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/french-country-kitchen-green-subway-tile-rustic-wood-ceiling-open-shelves-desireeashworth-decor-de-provence.png)
If you’re a creative type, shelves mean you can change them with your mood or season.
![Funny quote about raw cookie dough and courage on Hello Lovely. #funnyquotes #humorquotes #foodhumor #cookiedough](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/funny-quote-about-courage-and-raw-cookie-dough-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Play With Large Scale Pieces in Small Footprints
Desiree Ashworth’s interiors always take my breath away, and they never feel contrived or “decorated.” She bravely used a large scale bed in a relatively cozy bedroom space.
![Romantically rustic elegant French country bedroom with raw rugged wood ceiling and poster bed - design by Desiree Ashworth. #frenchcountrybedroom #europeancountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/rustic-european-country-french-bedroom-raw-wood-ceiling-poster-bed-desireeashworth.jpg)
While scale is important in design when you’re following all of the rules, there’s all this grey area. Do you feel comfortable in a classic, buttoned up, rule-following designed room? Or do you have a playful and even rebellious streak? Because sometimes the statement you’ll make with playful scale is that you’re willing to to color outside the lines. That sort of free-spirited way of being and furnishing a room can translate into livable luxe cozy.
![Antwerp linen wingback bed](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/55260845/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/5160/51602107/Boheme+Bon+Vivant+Deconstructed+Upholstered+Sleigh+Headboard.jpg)
![Belgian Linen Pillow Cover, 24](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201922/2035/img62o.jpg)
![Inspirational quote from Ann Voskamp on Hello Lovely Studio. #faithquote #inspirationalquotes #annvoskamp #christianity #encouragementquote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/inspirational-quote-on-hello-lovely-studio-ann-voskamp-prayer-quotes-weave-into-matching-of-socks.jpg)
![Cozy California modern rustic style living room by Amber Lewis with knit throw on sofa. #livingrooms #modernrustic #laidbackluxe](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/amber-lewis-anthropologie-living-room-knit-throw.jpg)
Turn Up the California Cool Organic Mood
Amber Lewis knows her way around relaxed, cozy luxe, and has made it easier than ever for us to add organic, earthy chic to our spaces.
![Amber Interiors designed living room with sofa and pom pom knit throw from Anthropologie. #livingrooms #californiachic #organicstyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/001-amber-interiors-living-room.jpg)
Between her books…
![Made for Living (Amber Lewis) book cover. #madeforliving #amberlewis](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/made-for-living-amber-lewis-book-cover.jpg)
shops,
![Amphora Vase, Anthropologie - from Amber Lewis collaboration. #amberlewis #californiacool](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/001-amphora-vase-amber-lewis-anthropologie-staircase-california-casual.jpg)
feed,
![Lone Fox bedroom with Amber Lewis/Loloi rug and sumptuous layered bedding. #romanticbedroom #cozymodern #californiacool #lonefoxhome](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/001-amberinteriors-lewis-bedroom-cozy-organic-california-cool-3.jpg)
collaborations,
![Living room with cozy California organic vibe and dark dresser - Amber Lewis. #cozymodern #amberlewis](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/001-amberinteriors-lewis-living-room-cozy-organic-california-cool-dark-dresser.jpg)
and creations,
![Checkerboard jute rug, Amber Lewis/Loloi, Anthropologie. #checkerboardrug](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-51.png)
there are endless ways to learn the look and enhance your own interiors with it.
![Hello Lovely's renovated Modern French kitchen with Amber Lewis/Loloi runner, F&B Pavilion Gray cabinets, and skirted farm sink.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/001-amber-lewis-loloi-rug-zuma-ocean-runner-hello-lovely-studio-kitchen-1440x1920.jpg)
You don’t have to be a minimalist to embrace California cool. Living and dining areas at Patina Farm were layered with Old World and art, yet there was no mistaking the organic luxe.
![Modern French farmhouse style in a living room with rustic decor at Patina Farm - Velvet and Linen. #modernfrench #livingrooms #patinafarm](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Patina-farm-giannetti-home-living-room-french-fireplace.jpg)
Actionable Tip: Study the work of Amber Lewis and Brooke Giannetti.
![Richard Rohr inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #faithquotes #christianity #contemplativequotes #spirituality #rohrquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/002-inspirational-quote-spiritual-faith-we-see-things-as-we-are-richard-rohr.jpg)
Consider Calm Earthy Paint Accent Colors
Pale neutrals on the wall and for large anchor pieces can be a great foundation.
![Home Again movie living room set - Open Road films starring Reese Witherspoon; director: Hallie Meyers; producer: Nancy Meyers; photo: Amy Neunsinger. #californiacool #moviesets #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/home-again-nancy-meyers-set-living-room-california-hacienda-3.jpg)
If you love sage green (we looked at gorgeous examples HERE), bringing it inside can be suggestive of natural beauty outdoors.
![Breakfast Room Green (Farrow & Ball) shutters and light green and jadeite pottery on shelves with ferns. #breakfastroomgreen #greenpaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-light-green-aqua-pottery-with-ferns-and-shutters.jpg)
Try a pretty green paint color or nature-themed wallpaper:
![Beautiful leafy green tree wallpaper inspired by New York's Central Park - Scalamandre Raphael wallpaper from Lulu & Georgia. #greenwallpaper #treewallpaper](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-13.png)
Raw & Rustic Wood Finishes
Add instant character with pieces old or new with a raw scrubbed finish. I loved this moment from Brooke Giannetti on the fireplace mantel in her Patina Farm kitchen:
![Vintage bread boards on a rustic mantel at Patina Farm - Velvet and Linen photo. #frenchfarmhouse #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/patina-farm-kitchen-brooke-giannetti-modern-french-9.jpg)
It’s fun to hunt for boards like these:
![Round vintage bread boards.](https://i.etsystatic.com/5839816/r/il/b677fb/1621196189/il_794xN.1621196189_f591.jpg)
![Becca Stevens quote about seeing small things as critical for change - Hello Lovely Studio. #spiritualityquotes #faithquotes #contemplativequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/changing-the-world-quote-becca-stevens-see-drops-as-oceans-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Woven Textures Lower “Precious” Factor
I love how Finding Lovely wrapped the pendant light (below) in rope to customize it and keep things feeling rustically rich with character.
![Elegant white farmhouse kitchen with Benjamin Moore Repose Grey cabinets, subway tile, gold accents, and reclaimed barn wood. Design: Finding Lovely. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/White-and-Grey-Elegant-Farmhouse-Kitchen-Finding-Lovely-Breakfast-window-seat.jpg)
Shiny metallic finishes for lighting are common and pretty, but they can also easily read too precious, too cute, and frou-frou. Sometimes opting for more relaxed, industrial finishes like galvanized metal keep the fussy factor to a minimum.
![My rustic French farnhouse dining area with harvest table and Belgian linen upholstered chairs - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-dining-room-belgian-linen-chair-hello-lovely-studio-french-country-dining-room.jpg)
Romantic Relaxed Cozy Utilitarian Spaces
Can a pantry be romantic? Scroll back to the first image! When they are thoughtfully designed!
![Bespoke kitchen with Flemish design influences and French farmhouse style. Design by Artichoke. Stone flooring, painted cabinets, open shelving, and rustic baskets. #frenchfarmhouse #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-bespoke-artichoke-kitchen-gloucestershire-9.jpg)
I love how Artichoke outfitted this utilitarian space above with airy open shelves. Also, note how minimal Shaker-style peg hooks (at left) are unfussy yet somehow chic.
![Farrow & Ball Hopper Head painted cabinets in a beautiful scullery with design by Whittney Parkinson for House Beautiful.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/whittney-parkinson-kitchen-ladisic-fine-homes-dark-blue-gray-cabinets.jpg)
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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