With roots and influence in Scandinavia, the hygge concept has become an international style movement. To replicate this style, you will want to embellish your home so that it is cozy with natural materials and accent lighting that make family and friends feel welcomed. Also, after a long day at work, you want to come back to a comfortable place where you can unwind. Use these the ideas below to make your home feel cozy, warm and welcoming.
Natural Elements in Your Home
Having woods, stone materials, and embellished fabrics in your home give it a feeling of coziness. Replace hard-edged items such as glass, or anything made of plastic. Use furniture made of walnut, pine or cherry wood, natural stone counter tops and flooring, add velvet fabrics on windows, chunky woven knit throws on furniture, and cozy fluffy faux fur on floors.
Colorful Floor Coverings
Instead of having wall-to-wall carpeting, use colorful woven rugs in strategic locations. If you can't take out the carpet in an apartment, then lay a colorful rug at the entrance of a room or underneath a coffee table.
Knitted or Faux Fur Items
To add a relaxing ambiance to a room, have crocheted throws or faux fur fuzzy blankets on the bed or sofa. They add a layer of texture to the room, as well as keep you warm while you are reading a book.
Eliminate the Clutter in Each Room
Create an environment that is free of clutter by taking away or storing things that aren't required.
Create a Spa-like Bathroom
Create a spa-like bathroom with a bathtub that invites you for a long soak after your busy day. Add a touch of authenticity to the space with thick, soft and plush bath rugs and linens in warm, rich and light colors. Use a silk or cotton fabric curtain rather than a plastic shower curtain.
Use Candles or String Lights
Light is one of the major decorative elements of hygge, and it requires the use of plain white and scented candles or string lights to create ambiance lighting.
Hygge is a lifestyle that encompasses all components of everyday living with a cozy home decorated with natural materials, chunky textures, and mood lights. It is a space that is affectionate, comfy, and welcoming for family and friends to gather. Hygge is true simplicity with soul we should all embrace.
