Cosy Nights In: Home Upgrades for Summer Evenings

While it’s great to go out in the evening, see friends, party, or go to a movie, sometimes you just want to snuggle indoors, kick off your shoes and relax in a cosy, familiar place. Cosy nights in are hard to beat when you've beautified your home with Crate and Barrel. 

We've got some great ideas to upgrade your home for those stress-busting evenings in, as well as transforming your garden into an outdoor room that feels just as welcoming as your living room. Let’s make staying at home the new going out!

Set the mood

One of the easiest ways to transform your home is to change your lighting. From bright and light during the day to ambient allure at night, new lighting can transform the entire mood of your home. Don’t forget to add some outdoor lighting too: a string of fairy lights or lanterns looped through the trees adds a romantic and almost enchanted forest ambience to a garden and patio. 

Choose bulbs with warm tones rather than bright white, and add some natural light with candles in elegant candle holders. Not only do they add that special glow to your home, but the softer, less harsh light can help you drift off to sleep more easily.

Cuddle up with cushions and throws

A simple throw or a pile of soft cushions can instantly turn a simple sofa into a fabulously comfortable retreat. Add a side table to hold your popcorn bowl and the remote, and you’re all set for an evening in with a good movie or a box set of your favourite show. When not in use, cushions and throws can be stored away or used elsewhere. With removable covers and washable fabrics, it's easy to keep them smelling clean and fresh too.

Take the indoors outside

On a warm summer evening, the garden is the perfect place to relax. A soft breeze, gentle lighting, and comfortable chairs gathered around a fire pit make the ideal spot for some chilled-out socialising with a few close friends or family. Add in some outdoor cooking essentials like a pizza oven or BBQ, and you have an impromptu party. A sun lounger turns into a chaise longue for the evening. Just add a soft faux sheepskin throw as a blanket, and you can spend the evening gazing up at the stars.

Revive Games Night

In this busy world, we often forget how important it is to play. Reviving games night is a perfect way to reconnect with loved ones, have fun, and spend some quality time together. An elegant coffee table becomes the gaming arena, with occasional tables to hold drinks, nibbles, and of course, the rule book! Add some classic games to your collection, such as Monopoly or Tic-Tac-Toe, put your cell phone on silent, turn off the TV, and rediscover the fun of playing.

A Pampering Session

Lock the door, take the phone off the hook, and run yourself a bubble bath; it's time to unwind and pamper yourself. Upgrade your bathroom essentials with the fluffiest towels and sublimely elegant accessories. Sink into that warm water and relax. Crate and Barrel has everything you need to turn your humble bathroom into a spa, including soft robes to snuggle into afterwards. What could be better than that?

With Crate and Barrel, you can upgrade your home this summer and enjoy staying in. Why not start browsing our online shop today?