Hygge: What Does it Mean for your Home?

Hygge is a Danish concept that embodies the ideas of being cosy and comfortable, enjoying the simple pleasures. For many people in Scandinavian countries, it is a way of life, and it is beginning to catch on in the UK. People are now creating home designs around comfort, warmth and general contentedness.

Here, we have put together some ideas to help you Hygge your home this winter.

1. Use dim lighting to give a sense of peacefulness. This can include the use of candles and even a woodburning stove, to give that cosy warmth so closely associated with Hygge. If you have a dimmer switch, turn down your main lighting, or use side lamps and table lamps to create a softer light.
2. Choose light wood, whites and creams. This will help to make your room feel modern and open – just make sure you warm up these colours up with accessories and wall hangings so you don’t end up with your room looking stark.
3. Invest in a rug. There are few things that will give a room a homely feeling quite like a new, fluffy rug underneath your feet.
4. Buy some new cushions and throws. Make sure your sofa looks as soft and inviting as possible.
5. Buy a new bookcase. Choose one in sturdy wood that will fit into your stylish new room, and keep it close by and well stocked as those long winter nights draw in.
6. Enjoy your beautiful home with friends and family. The idea of Hygge is also about companionship and community, so spend time with the people you love in your cosy surroundings.
7. Finally, don’t overcomplicate it. It’s hard to feel inner peace if your home is cluttered. Accessories are fine in moderation, so just be careful to ensure that you still retain a sense of spaciousness.