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Comfy style helps to combine beauty and coziness in decoration

More than an aesthetic trend, the comfy style proposes to create functional, pleasant projects that enhance quality of life.

By CASACOR Publisher

Submitted at Jun 23, 2025, 9:24 AM

10 min de leitura
Mari Cooper - Desert Breezes. CASACOR Peru 2023 project.

Mari Cooper - Desert Breezes. CASACOR Peru 2023 project. (Yara Virreira)

Creating projects that promote well-being and welcoming has been one of the main pursuits in interior decoration in recent years. Amid increasingly hectic routines, the home takes on the role of refuge, where physical and emotional comfort is a priority. Within this context, the comfy style emerges as a trend that combines soft aesthetics, functionality, and a touch of affection.
Room Suna Reveev - Osvaldo Segundo & Associated Architects. Project of CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021.

Quarto Suna Reveev - Osvaldo Segundo & Arquitetos Associados. Projeto da CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021. (Fabio Jr. Severo/CASACOR)

Present in projects of different architectural styles, the comfy style goes beyond choosing soft furniture or a neutral color palette. It proposes a composition that involves pleasant textures, indirect lighting, and elements that evoke feelings of calm and relaxation. Understanding how to apply this concept in the different rooms of the house is the first step to transforming the projects into a true invitation to rest.

What is the comfy style?


The term "comfy" comes from English and means "comfortable". In decoration, this concept translates into projects that prioritize well-being, with an uncomplicated and welcoming aesthetic. The central idea is to create projects that promote relaxation, without giving up beauty and personality.
Without knocking down walls, a 55 m² apartment gets an integrated and functional layout. Project by Leandro Neves. In the photo, living room with integrated kitchen and 3D wall.

Projeto de Leandro Neves. (Luiza Schreier/Divulgação)

The comfy style is a fusion of Scandinavian, minimalist, and natural influences. It values natural light, materials with soft texture, and colors that convey calm. More than a visual standard, comfy is a lifestyle choice, reflecting a lighter pace and a greater connection with one’s own home.

Main characteristics of the comfy style


When adopting the comfy style, some elements become essential to compose the projects. These are choices that involve everything from the color palette to the materials and shapes of the furniture.

Soft and neutral colors


The first step in creating a comfy atmosphere is choosing a color palette that conveys tranquility. Shades like beige, off-white, light gray, and variations of nude are commonly used. To add a touch of personality, pastel colors such as light pink, serenity blue, or mint green can appear in details.
Place of Affection is the Color of the Year for Coral in 2024.

Lugar de Afeto é a Cor do Ano da Coral para 2024. (Divulgação/CASACOR)

Natural materials


Light wood, plant fibers, and natural fabrics are the most present materials in the comfy style. They help create a project with an organic appearance and enhance the sense of welcoming.
Sumar Architecture & Design - Rumah DECA. Project of CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis 2024.

Sumar Arquitetura & Design - Rumah DECA. Projeto da CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis 2024. (Lio Simas/CASACOR)

Cozy textures


The textures play a fundamental role in creating a comfy project. Fabrics like linen, cotton, and wool are used in cushions, throws, and curtains. The layering of different textures is also welcome, creating depth and visual comfort.
Project by Juliana Pippi with textures and neutral colors

Projeto de Juliana Pippi. (Marco Antonio/CASACOR)

Indirect lighting


The soft lighting is another key point. Fixtures with diffused light, floor lamps, and table lamps with warm-toned bulbs help to create an intimate atmosphere. Candles and decorative lamps are also good bets.
Tânia Salles - Master Suite and Closet. Project from CASACOR Minas Gerais 2023. In the picture, bedroom with tv panel, armchair and rug.

Tânia Salles - Suíte Master e Closet. Projeto da CASACOR Minas Gerais 2023. (Daniel Mansur/CASACOR)

Furniture with rounded shapes


Furniture in the comfy style typically has soft lines and rounded corners. Sofas with generous upholstery, armchairs with organic design, and supportive poufs are common choices.
Casa Olaria NJ+, project by Nildo José for CASACOR São Paulo 2021

Casa Olaria NJ+, projeto de Nildo José para a CASACOR São Paulo 2021. (MCA Studio/CASACOR)

How to adopt the comfy style in different projects


The comfy style can be applied in all rooms of the house, with adaptations that respect the function of each space. Below, see how to bring this atmosphere to different projects.

Living room: a cozy gathering space


In the living room, comfy appears with sofas made of soft fabric, throws placed casually, and lighting that enhances visual comfort. Low-pile rugs and side tables with affectionate objects complete the scene.
210 m² duplex gets decor in white color in classic and boho style. Project by Amanda Miranda. In the photo, living room with tv, painting, sofa, and rug.

Projeto de Amanda Miranda. (Anita Soares/CASACOR)

Bedroom: a true personal refuge


The comfy bedroom values the sensation of being embraced. Bedding made of natural fabrics, such as cotton or linen, soft colors, and upholstered headboards help create a relaxing atmosphere. Light fabric curtains and indirect lighting reinforce the coziness.
Isabella Sefisa - Refuge Genesis. Project of CASACOR Minas Gerais 2024.

Isabella Sefisa - Refúgio Gêneses. Pensado como um loft com quarto, living, banheiro, adega e varanda, esse projeto busca uma reflexão sobre a essência de cada um. A paleta neutra de cores transmite tranquilidade. O mobiliário, revestido na cor branca, explora diferentes texturas. Destaque para os elementos naturais, como pedra e madeira, que também transmitem essa sensação de acolhimento e calma, dignos de um verdadeiro refúgio. (Estúdio NY18/CASACOR)

Home office: focus with comfort


Even work areas can adopt the comfy style. Ergonomic chairs with upholstery, light wood tables, and small items of affectionate decoration – like picture frames or small plants – contribute to a more welcoming and productive project.
Rodolfo Consoli - Home Office. Project of CASACOR São Paulo 2024.

Rodolfo Consoli - Home Office. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Reading area: a little pause corner


Creating a reading nook with comfortable armchairs, floor lamps, and throws is a simple and effective way to bring the comfy style into the routine. Low bookshelves and a soft rug complete the refuge vibe.
CASACOR Santa Catarina 2016. Reading Room - Priscila Koch. The project is based on the tones of quartz pink and serenity blue. They gain expression thanks to the neutral base, such as the burned cement texture in the background of the shelf. Curtains and rugs designed by the architect come into play, which also includes pieces like the Boloto table in copper, the raw wooden stump side table, and the Re-vive armchair.

CASACOR Santa Catarina 2016. Sala de Leitura - Priscila Koch. (Divulgação/CASACOR)

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