Designing your Dream Snug With Toons’ Furnishings

Designing your Dream Snug With Toons’ Furnishings

Posted on - 19th January 2021

With separation from work and stress being hard to come by during the pandemic, it’s never been more important to have somewhere to just go and relax. From a cosy spare room to a corner of the living room, a snug can be made anywhere in the house. Here at Toons’ we understand the importance of having that special place to unwind. That’s why in our latest blog, we’ll be giving you our top tips for designing your dream snug.

Introduce Darker Tones and Wooden Furniture

According to Home and Garden, ‘dark, moody colours are perfect for setting a snug or reading nook apart from other rooms.’ This can come from your paint, but it doesn’t have to. Dark and moody colours can be brought into the room using wooden furniture, a darker coloured sofa, or a variety of soft furnishings in more dulcet tones.

Reds and browns can complement each other really well. For example, from our range, pairing the Kendra upholstery range in the colour shown below with a few of our Luxe blood red cushions can transform your room into a nap-worthy haven.

The addition of wooden coffee tables and bookcases can keep adding to this aesthetic, creating a rustic wonderland, filled with the cosiest nooks and crannies.

Fluffy Throws and Sumptuous Soft Furnishings

We’ve already touched on the impact that a well placed cushion can have on your snug. After all, it can act as a variety of things, such as a book rest, headrest or on tough days, a cuddle. However, cushions aren’t the only soft furnishing, perfect for a snug.

The other key player in getting you nice and cosy is a well placed throw. Adding different textures to a room is key to adding character and charm. In addition to being the ultimate napping companion, a throw can also add to the room aesthetically. Hard sofas can be made softer to the touch by placing the throw over them. Alternatively, they can also look nice and welcoming when folded and stored on a pouffe or footstool.

Find a Fireplace

Let's just admit it. The dream scene is to be snuggled up with a blanket, reading a book with a hot chocolate next to the fireplace. Just because you don’t currently have a fireplace, it doesn’t mean you can’t have one.

There is a reason that so many people clamour for them when buying a house. As well as offering warmth, they also contribute to a cosy aesthetic and can bring quite the wow factor to a house. Here at Toons, we understand that and have worked with a variety of big brands such as OER Fireplaces to build a fantastic range of models to suit every customer.
Whether you’re more invested in classical, more traditional styles or prefer clean lines with a contemporary finish, Toons’ showroom will undoubtedly have a match.

Take Away the Technology

In this day and age, technology has a habit of following us everywhere. With remote working now becoming so popular it can often feel like we just can’t get away from it. However, by having a snug where you’ve applied a temporary technology ban, it can be hugely therapeutic.

By removing technology, you may be removing most of the distractions available so that you can truly appreciate what is going on around you. This can create an environment that’s perfect for practicing mindfulness, meditation or just simply switching off.

A study in the UK found that ‘smartphone users unlock their phones on average 85 times a day’. Obviously, there are times that you need your phone, but we’ve all been guilty of a pointless scroll where we could have been doing something that we truly want to do.

Save a Place For Your Pet

It’s well documented that getting a pet, especially a dog or cat can have a positive impact on your stress levels. In the case of dogs, according to Purina, even as little as interacting with a dog ‘significantly lowers cortisol levels’ which typically causes stress.

Therefore, with such superpowers in the stress-reducing department, we think that a pet is the perfect addition to your snug. Whether they have a space to snuggle on the sofa or are just free to wander around, their presence can bring the room to life.

If you are considering bringing your pet into your snug, we would advise reading our top tips to pet proof your furniture. That way, you can fully relax.

Collaborate with Toons today!

Now that you know what needs to be done, it’s up to you to create your dream snug. If you’re looking for any of the above (except the pets…) our range of furniture has got you covered. Whether you’re looking for a new sofa, coffee table, set of cushions, throw, or bookcase, you can find them all on our online shop. If you would rather come and see them in person, you can visit our showroom in Swadlincote.

Our experienced and friendly team have amassed over 50 years of experience and love hearing from our customers. They’re constantly striving to give customers the best experience possible and would love to help out with any questions or queries you may have. If you would like some help with any of our products or services please contact us. Toons can help to make your dream snug a reality in no time.