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HOW TO HAVE THE ULTIMATE
COSY NIGHT IN

As the nights draw in, embrace the season and plan a relaxing night at home

Turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary

If you haven’t already, swap summer bedding for a higher tog duvet and brushed cotton bed linen and add a fleece throw for five-star cosiness. Replace harsh lighting with bedside lamps that give off a gentle light to create a tranquil ambience and lull you into a sleep-ready state. Switch off devices a few hours before bed and don’t bring them into the bedroom. Apply a skin-boosting night cream such as Formula’s Absolute ultimate sleep cream and spritz your pillow with This Works’ Deep Sleep pillow spray before you drift off.

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Autograph extra-thick duvet
Winter weight, Autograph luxury
£109 for a double
Jar of M&S Formula Absolute ultimate sleep cream and box
Give skin a facial while you sleep
£22.50
Wooden tripod table lamp
Soft lighting to send you to sleep
£79
This Works Deep Sleep pillow spray
Drift off with this sleep-boosting spray
£19.50

Elevate a night on the sofa

Make your living room a space to hibernate in. Create a sofa to sink into with a pile of plump velvet cushions and a faux-fur throw. Keep lighting soft and layered, with table lamps, floor lamps or candles. Swap workwear for cosy loungewear to signal the end of the working day and put yourself in a relaxed state of mind. Choose from luxurious cashmere hoodies and joggers or colourful sweatshirt and jogger co-ords. Then hunker down with a comforting rewatch or a buzz-worthy new show. For more interiors inspiration, read ideas to make your home feel cosy and updates for living rooms and bedrooms.

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Silver-grey Art Deco-detail cushion 
Sink into a pile of plump cushions
£19.50
Grey cashmere hoodie
Snuggle up in softest cashmere
£119
Table lamp with grey shade and glass base
Layer living-room lighting
£79
Faux-fur throw
Add cosy texture to the sofa
£79

Make a meal of it

Even a Monday-night dinner at home can feel special if you bring out the good crockery and add a few simple touches to elevate the table. Napkins can give colour or pattern to the table, and a bunch of seasonal flowers in a simple glass vase provides a pretty focal point. Whether you’re cooking from scratch, bringing the restaurant to you with our delicious ready meals or heating up leftovers, make a meal of it. Serve in an oven-to-table dish or platter and add a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a tasty finishing touch.

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Charcoal casserole dish
Four colours to choose from
£49.50
Glass urn-shaped vase
Plonk a seasonal bunch in a classic vase
£12.50
White crockery with silver edging
Set a bowl on a plate for a chic table
£35 for a 12-piece set
Stainless-steel wine cooler
Keep drinks cool in contemporary style
£25

Turn your bathroom into a spa

Change a standard soak into a soothing ritual to help you relax and unwind. Light a scented candle infused with a relaxing essential oil such as lavender, add your favourite bath treats to the tub, put on a face mask and lie back with a book or magazine, or listen to an audio book or your favourite podcast. Step out of the bath onto a plush bathmat and wrap yourself up in fluffy Egyptian cotton towels warmed on the radiator while you’re in the tub.

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Neom Perfect Night’s Sleep candle
Set the mood with a scented candle
£32
Calm bathtime ritual gift set
Everything you need for a sumptuous soak
£29.50 for the set
Pile of Egyptian cotton towels
Egyptian cotton towels are pure luxury
£18 for a bath sheet
Dark grey Rosie Exclusively for M&S fleece dressing gown
Wrap up in a fleece dressing gown
£39.50

Words: Miranda Eason

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