https://playcozee.com/guides/ Interior design styles, room ideas and design games from the makers of Cozee, the free interior design game. enMon, 09 Nov 2026 15:31:47 +0000 https://playcozee.com/img/icon-192.pnghttps://playcozee.com/guides/ https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/what-size-rug/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/what-size-rug/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsRug sizes for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and hallways, in cm and feet, with the placement rules designers use and the mistake to avoid. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/wabi-sabi-interiors/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/wabi-sabi-interiors/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesWabi-sabi interior design explained: what the Japanese idea means, the materials, colors and objects that bring it home, and how it differs from Japandi. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/design-principles/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/design-principles/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsBalance, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, scale, harmony and detail: the seven interior design principles explained with examples and a room checklist. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/small-space-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/small-space-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsMake a small room feel bigger with smarter color, light, furniture scale, mirrors, storage and layout. Practical rules with measurements in cm and inches. https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/small-living-room-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/small-living-room-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Room ideasSmall living room ideas for real rooms: the right sofa size, layouts that keep a walkway, where the TV goes, coffee tables, lighting and storage that fits. https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/home-office-corner-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/home-office-corner-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Room ideasSmall home office ideas for a desk corner: desk sizes in cm and inches, chair clearance, light from the side, tidy cables and ways to close work away at night. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/scandinavian-vs-japandi/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/scandinavian-vs-japandi/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesScandinavian vs Japandi compared: palette, wood tones, furniture shapes, clutter and origins, plus how to blend the two and which one suits your home. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/scale-and-proportion/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/scale-and-proportion/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsThe furniture spacing rules designers use: walkway widths, coffee table and rug sizes, art and lighting heights, in cm and inches, plus a layout method. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/rental-decorating-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/rental-decorating-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsRenter-friendly decorating ideas you can undo: rugs, plug-in lights, removable hooks, leaning art, curtains without drilling and furniture that moves with you. https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/moody-dining-room-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/moody-dining-room-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Room ideasDark dining room ideas that feel warm, not gloomy: choosing a deep color, paint finishes, chandelier height, candlelight, velvet, contrast and sound. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/japandi-bedroom-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/japandi-bedroom-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesJapandi bedroom ideas that work in real homes: a low bed, mixed woods, flat linen, paper light, closed storage and the few objects worth keeping on show. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/interior-design-glossary/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/interior-design-glossary/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsA plain-English interior design glossary: 70+ terms from accent wall to zoning, covering color, lighting, furniture, architecture and style names. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/interior-design-color-palettes/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/interior-design-color-palettes/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesInterior design color palettes for ten styles, from Scandinavian to glam, with hex codes and a 60-30-10 plan for where each color goes in a real room. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-style-shelves/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-style-shelves/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsStyle shelves and bookcases that look curated, not cluttered: the order to place things, how to arrange books, spacing rules and a step-by-step checklist. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-read-a-room/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-read-a-room/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsBefore you decorate, read the room: measure it, follow the light through the day, find the focal point, map the paths and note what can't change. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-mix-patterns/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-mix-patterns/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsHow to mix patterns in a room: vary the scale, share one color, start with three, give the eye solid places to rest, and combine florals, stripes and checks. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/materials-and-textures/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/materials-and-textures/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsMix wood tones, metals, fabrics and stone with confidence. Simple rules for contrast, repetition and balance, plus a pairing table and checklist. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/budget-room-makeover/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/budget-room-makeover/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsA budget room makeover in the right order: edit, rearrange, paint, fix the lighting, size the rug and curtains, then buy a few key pieces secondhand. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/layered-lighting/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/layered-lighting/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsLayered lighting explained: ambient, task and accent light, where to put each, which bulbs to buy (color temperature, CRI, lumens) and room-by-room plans. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-hang-art/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-hang-art/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsHow high to hang art, how big it should be, spacing for gallery walls and how to plan one with paper templates. Measurements in cm and inches. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-find-your-style/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-find-your-style/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsA practical way to find your interior design style: collect images, spot the patterns, name them, check them against your real life, and try before you buy. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-choose-paint-colors/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-choose-paint-colors/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsHow to choose paint colors that work: read undertones, test samples on several walls and at different times, match the light, and pick the right sheen. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-arrange-living-room-furniture/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-arrange-living-room-furniture/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsHow to arrange living room furniture around a focal point: three proven layouts, walkway and TV distances in cm and inches, and how to zone an open-plan room. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-hang-curtains/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/how-to-hang-curtains/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsHow high to hang curtains, how far the rod should extend, how full and long panels should be, plus hardware, sheers and small-room tips, in cm and inches. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/houseplants-by-light/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/houseplants-by-light/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsWhich houseplants suit bright, medium and low light indoors, how window direction and distance from the glass change it, and the signs a plant needs more light. https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/home-library-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/home-library-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Room ideasHome library ideas from one bookcase to a whole room: shelf depths and spacing, built-ins, lighting books, a reading seat, organizing and caring for books. https://playcozee.com/guides/games/decorating-games-without-timers/https://playcozee.com/guides/games/decorating-games-without-timers/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Design gamesWhy some decorating games feel calm and others like a chore: energy bars, build waits and event countdowns explained, plus the kinds of games that skip them. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/dark-academia-interiors/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/dark-academia-interiors/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesDark academia room decor explained: the moody palette, dark wood, books, brass lamps and vintage finds, plus how to keep the look livable, not gloomy. https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/cozy-christmas-living-room/https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/cozy-christmas-living-room/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Room ideasCozy Christmas living room ideas: where the tree goes and what size, warm layered lights, greenery, winter textiles, a calm color story and candle safety. https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/pro-tools/https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/pro-tools/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Playing CozeeCozee's level 5 pro tools explained: how to resize, tilt, swap and mirror furniture and change materials, and when each one makes a design look better. https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/coins-diamonds-space-tokens/https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/coins-diamonds-space-tokens/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Playing CozeeWhat coins, diamonds and Space tokens are for in Cozee, how you earn each one, how the 5-uses rule for furniture works, and how to spend your coins wisely. https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/stories-and-visionboard/https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/stories-and-visionboard/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Playing CozeeHow Stories work in Cozee: chapters of Spaces laid out on a map on your Visionboard, how to design each room, and tips for designing to a story brief. https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/sofa-workshop/https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/sofa-workshop/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Playing CozeeWhat the Cozee Sofa Workshop is, plus real sofa design advice for building a good one: proportions, arm styles, seat depth, legs, fabric and color for the room. https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/designer-tasks/https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/designer-tasks/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Playing CozeeHow Designer Tasks work in Cozee: progress tasks and creative challenges, The Intern, The Freelancer and Studio Partner chapters, rewards and challenge tips. https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/pool-house-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/pool-house-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Room ideasCovered terrace and pool house ideas: materials that survive sun and water, non-slip floors, shade, towel storage, outdoor fabrics and soft evening lighting. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/cottagecore-living-room/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/cottagecore-living-room/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesCottagecore living room ideas: a soft garden palette, florals and gingham, painted wood, vintage finds and plants, plus how it differs from farmhouse style. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/color-theory-for-rooms/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/color-theory-for-rooms/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsHow to choose room colors that work together: the color wheel, undertones, the 60-30-10 rule, five classic schemes and how light changes paint. https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/neutral-nursery-ideas/https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/neutral-nursery-ideas/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Room ideasCalm, gender-neutral nursery ideas: a soft neutral palette, natural materials, the layout, gentle lighting, safety basics and a room that grows with your child. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/boho-vs-eclectic-vs-maximalist/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/boho-vs-eclectic-vs-maximalist/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesBoho vs eclectic vs maximalist explained: clear definitions, a side-by-side table, where the three overlap, and a quick test to find which one you are. https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/decorating-mistakes/https://playcozee.com/guides/design-basics/decorating-mistakes/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design basicsThe decorating mistakes designers see most: rugs too small, art too high, curtains too low, one ceiling light, matching sets. Each with a simple fix. https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/design-pass/https://playcozee.com/guides/playing-cozee/design-pass/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Playing CozeeWhat the monthly Cozee Design Pass is, how to earn Design Points by logging in, voting and designing, and how the free and premium reward tracks work. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/scandinavian/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/scandinavian/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesWhat Scandinavian interior design is, where it comes from, and how to get the look: colors, pale woods, textiles, lighting and the mistakes to avoid. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/rustic-farmhouse/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/rustic-farmhouse/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesA practical guide to rustic farmhouse interiors: where the look comes from, rustic vs modern farmhouse, colors, materials, key pieces and the mistakes to avoid. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/modern/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/modern/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesWhat modern interior design really is, how it differs from contemporary and mid-century modern, and how to get the look with color, materials and lighting. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/minimalist/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/minimalist/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesWhat minimalist interior design really is, warm vs stark minimalism, the palette, materials and pieces to choose, and how to do it in a small space or rental. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/luxury-glam/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/luxury-glam/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesGlam interior design explained: Hollywood Regency and Art Deco roots, the palette, velvet, marble and brass, key pieces, and how to keep it from looking tacky. https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/jungle-balcony/https://playcozee.com/guides/room-ideas/jungle-balcony/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Room ideasHow to turn a balcony or covered porch into an urban jungle: plants matched to sun, shade and wind, weight and pot tips, outdoor furniture, rugs and lighting. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/japandi/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/japandi/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesJapandi blends Japanese calm with Scandinavian comfort. Learn its colors, woods, low furniture and lighting, and how it differs from Scandinavian style. https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/interior-design-styles/https://playcozee.com/guides/styles/interior-design-styles/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Interior design stylesTen interior design styles side by side, from Scandinavian to glam, with the mood, colors and materials of each, and a simple method for finding your own. https://playcozee.com/guides/games/best-interior-design-games/https://playcozee.com/guides/games/best-interior-design-games/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000Design gamesThe main kinds of interior design games on iPhone and Android, what each one is good for, and how to pick the right one for the way you like to decorate.