17 Tips to Create a Cosy and Inviting Home on a Budget: 1. Add Texture 2. Layer With Rugs 3. Soft Light 4. Fairy Lights 5. Personalised Wall Gallery 6. Give Bookshelf a Colour Boost 7. Upgrade Bedding 8. Add Plants 9. Candles 10. Sheer Curtains 11. Rearrange Furniture for Entertaining 12. Faux Fur Throw.