Mother’s Day 2025: Reading nook to candle comfort, here are some cosy, colourful home decor ideas to pamper your mom

Mother’s Day can be about gifts and also about creating a space where Mom feels relaxed, cherished, and completely at ease. This year, skip the restaurant reservations and transform a corner of your home into a cosy haven she’ll love.

From vibrant throw pillows to soothing scents and reading nooks, here are easy, doable, and heartwarming décor ideas that will make her day truly special.

• Pop of colour with throw pillows: Give your living room or her bedroom a festive facelift with bright, cheerful throw pillows. Think sunny yellows, blush pinks, floral prints, or anything that reflects her personality. Pile them on the couch, her recliner, or even the bed to make the space feel instantly more inviting and joyful. Bonus points if one of them has: Best Mom Ever, embroidered or painted on it.

• Her very own reading nook: If your mom loves books, set up a little reading corner just for her. Use a comfy chair or recliner, add a small side table, a reading lamp, and a soft throw blanket. Stack a few of her favourite books or new reads she’s been meaning to get to. Top it off with a fresh flower or a small card saying: Happy Mother’s Day, you’ve earned this break.

• Candle-lit comfort: Scented candles are an instant mood-lifter. Choose calming fragrances like lavender, rose, vanilla, or sandalwood. Place them around her reading spot, bathroom, or bedside table. You can even create a little candle cluster on a tray with a note that says: Relax and unwind, you deserve it. Flameless LED candles work great too if safety is a concern.

• Fragrant potpourri bowls: Fill small bowls or decorative jars with potpourri in floral or citrus scents and place them in corners around the house, especially near the entrance, living area, or bathroom. It’s an easy way to add both beauty and a lovely aroma without much effort. Choose bright, dried flowers or colorful potpourri blends to match the theme.

• A "mom only" recliner zone: If your mom has a favourite recliner, turn it into her royal seat for the day. Add a neck pillow, a warm throw, some snacks or drink, and maybe a handwritten tag that says: Reserved for the Queen. It’s a small gesture, but it gives her a personal space to relax while the rest of the family takes over the chores.

• Add soft lighting touches: Twinkle lights, fairy lamps, or even a bedside table lamp with a warm bulb can add a relaxing glow. Lighting can make a simple setup feel extra special, perfect for a slow, pampering evening.