My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place

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True A LOT of info about lighting, placement of stuff, and general energy flow/vibe comes directly from the much older practice of Feng Shui. Many people first think of candles when they think of hygge, and for good reason. The glow of candles creates the perfect atmosphere, lifting the spirits and casting warm light on a winter evening. Turning off artificial lights and opting for candles transforms any space into a cozier, more romantic, and more intimate oasis. Whether it’s during a night in alone or while entertaining close friends, there’s nothing more enticing than a room lit by candlelight. Read our complete guide to the best candles of the season to not only get more candlelight in your space but also to incorporate hygge-approved scents as well. People were passionate about plants in 2020, and that trend will likely continue in the coming year. You can choose herbs, flowers, tropical plants, or succulents to feature in cute planters. And there was STILL that obsession with candles, which the author plugged at every opportunity. To which I say, "Dude, I have cats. And I wouldn't even trust those curious little buggers around a single, heavily-supervised birthday candle, let alone a whole housefull of potential fire hazards." Not to mention that lighting candles, or anything that produces smoke and ash, in an enclosed space isn't really the healthiest thing one can do for their body. And since Good Health = Happiness, candles and their environmental fallout seems kind of counterproductive to the end goal. But if candles make the author happy... Hey who am I to judge. I probably have some happiness triggers that would cause him to scratch his head and make the WTF face.

Candles are another simple, but essential item for creating a calm and cosy space and are welcomed in any part of the home. Watanabe, Masaki (15 December 2009). "That "Mattari" Feeling…: Why Today's Japanese Don't Want to Go Overseas". The Bulletin: a journal of Japanese-Canadian community, history+culture . Retrieved 27 April 2021. Relax, feel cosy and forget life’s worries – that’s hygge. Here are some ideas on how to apply this concept within your own home. The second episode of the second series of BBC sitcom Motherland, "Soft Opening", saw Amanda open a concept store called "Hygge Tygge" which, unbeknown to her, means "cosy chewing" in Danish. [27] Hygge ( / ˈ h( j) uː ɡ ə/, H(Y)OO-gə; Danish: [ˈhykə]; Norwegian: [ˈhŷɡːə]) is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a cosy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality. As a cultural category with its sets of associated practices hygge has more or less the same meaning in both places and in both languages; [1] however, the emphasis on hygge as a core part of Danish culture is a recent phenomenon, dating to the late 20th century. In the 21st century, the concept has also been familiarized abroad.

6. Highlight warm elements

Adding vintage thrifted elements or heirlooms from your own family’s collection is an easy way to not only add personality to your space, but it also can be a way to bring in those cherished antiques that make you smile when you see them. Dislikes: I enjoyed the whole process of reading this book so am struggling to fault it. Admittedly, I adore (and am a little obsessed with) the concept of Hygge so this may be a biased review, as a result! The Hygge Home will teach us all how to create a much-needed cozy safe space in our homes into which we can retreat to escape the tough things going on in the outside world. Meik will explore the size of our spaces, the way we decorate our homes, the amount of natural light coming in, how much access to green space we have and how we can extend these design principles from inside our homes to our neighbourhoods and beyond. You may be thinking to yourself, what is a hygge nook? This is a small space within the home that is all yours. Whether you use it for some quiet time to enjoy your morning coffee, or relax at night with a glass of wine, or even read a good book. Your hygge nook will be personalised to your needs and will complete your hygge home. To really set the mood you may want to consider how much light the room is getting. The Style Studio Mirage blind is the perfect option for a nook as you can have it fully open, fully closed or anywhere in-between.

Stieg, Cory (23 November 2019). "Why people are so obsessed with 'hygge,' the cozy Danish lifestyle movement". cnbc.com . Retrieved 29 July 2020. Hygge is all about the atmosphere you create with people, and it can happen anywhere, any time, so don’t just deserve it for your home.” Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. hygge’ is a Danish concept often translated as ‘cosy’ and is so much more than just another interior design trend. This is not a new trend we are bringing you. However, we feel ‘hygge’ still has a place within your home. The ‘Hygge approach is centred around creating a warm and welcoming living space. ‘hygge’ is also about being content and doing the things in life that bring us comfort and joy. If you are anything like us that’s cosying up under a fluffy blanket to watch your favourite movie. A cluttered space can lead to a cluttered mind. Invest in some well-designed storage boxes to store loose papers or other miscellaneous items you may need to keep out of sight but easy to access.

9. Incorporate vintage touches

You don’t need to dress up or wear anything fancy (unless you want to!), but if you have some cozy sweatpants and a cute sweater, you’ll be able to enjoy your space with the increased confidence that can come from wearing something you’re excited to put on! McDonough, Megan (May 29, 2018). "Americans are obsessed with hygge". The Washington Post. Retrieved 17 April 2023. Essentially creating a home away from home for your friends and family, as a huge part of hygge is bringing people together. In both Danish and Norwegian, hygge refers to "a form of everyday togetherness", "a pleasant and highly valued everyday experience of safety, equality, personal wholeness and a spontaneous social flow". [6]

The Danes do it so well by using a mixture of materials to add interest to a relatively minimalist scheme. Begin ik al wat in de kerstsfeer te komen? Mogelijks. Maar dat is helemaal oké want die sfeer dat kerst bij mij oproept is voor mij dan ook echt helemaal Hygge. Dit boek is vooral over wat je huis een thuis maakt. Of je nu miljoenen hebt of net een heel erg beperkt budget, dat gevoel, dat hygge-ding, dat kan je altijd creëren. Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Astle, David (8 March 2019). "David Astle's Wordplay: when Euro-curios become a gaffer-tape solution". Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 1 February 2021. I admit it: I gave the book quite a bit of beef. And I was fully prepared to viciously tear into this one as well, much like Homer Simpson would tear into a dozen donuts. I was even mentally wring the review in my head as I held the pre-read book in my hands. And I had all sorts of snarky witticisms prepared too.a b c d Smoyer, Amy B.; Minke, Linda Kjær (2019). "Hygge: Food and the construction of safety among incarcerated women in Denmark". Appetite. Elsevier BV. 141: 104319. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2019.104319. ISSN 0195-6663. PMID 31199940. S2CID 184483448. Everyone will have a different range of shades that evokes this feeling for them, but popular color schemes generally include some combination of light greys, cream, browns, and certain cool tones such as sage green or steel blue. That means making sure everyone has their own space, but also that they feel like they belong together. The Dutch words gezellig and gezelligheid have a similar concept to hygge, also pertaining to comfort and cosiness, but the Dutch words are often more socially oriented. A simple way to add some calmness to your life is to eat a meal without looking at your phone. So many of us are guilty of eating lunch while scrolling on our phones or watching something on TV. And that can be fine in moderation! But once in a while, try eating while focusing entirely on your meal.

You guessed it: Texture matters too. The right tactiles are so important when it comes to hygge interiors, since the lifestyle is all about how you emotionally feel, which is represented by what you physically feel with your home decor . Aim for a variety of textures (think: soft sherpa, warm knit, and rough wood) for a comforting and balanced feel in every room. Since it’s all about how you feel rather than just how it looks, think about what textures would feel best for you and add in a variety of elements: picture running your fingers run across a wood table, being wrapped in a linen blanket, or stepping across a fur rug. The Ghost and Molly McGee episode "Ready, Set, Snow" sees Molly trying to get the most out of a snow day while her family and Libby stay inside to experience hygge. [28] Similar words [ edit ]The urge to nest and control our close environments has never been stronger. We spend more time in our homes than anywhere else—but the way in which our homes impact how we feel has remained relatively unexplored until now. a b c Roberts, Lindsey M. (July 14, 2020). " 6 ways to get that hygge feeling, even in the summer swelter." The Washington Post. ProQuest Central. Retrieved 17 April 2023. a b Leena, Mudbidri. "HIGH ON HYGGE: Indian Cities are Cosying Up to the Danish Concept of Comfort. here's how.." The Times of India (Online), 2019, ProQuest Central.