A cozy living space does not begin with a large budget. It begins with the quiet feeling you get when you walk through the door and your home seems to exhale with you. The lighting feels soft. The sofa looks inviting. The corners do not feel forgotten. Your favorite mug has a place, your blanket is within reach, and the room feels less like a showroom and more like a gentle landing place after a long day. Many people assume that creating this kind of atmosphere requires new furniture, designer décor, or a complete room makeover. In reality, coziness is often built through small decisions: the way you arrange furniture,…