7 Simple Ways to Bring Hygge to Your Home

 

Homes are an extension of our personality, they accurately depict our penchants, aesthetic sense and the way we live. When we enter that main door of the house, we should feel like we have entered our safe haven. It should make us feel welcomed, warm and relaxed. A sense of tranquillity and calmness should wash over us. If that’s not how you feel then your home needs to embrace hygge with open arms. Hygge which is hard to pronounce (hoo-gah), is not at all hard to accomplish. Hygge is a Danish word which doesn’t have a proper translation in English language but it loosely means appreciating and relishing simple pleasures of life.

What is Hygge?

Hygge is a feeling reminiscent of intimacy, love, pleasure, finding solace in the company of loved ones, doing small things together, curling up in a warm blanket with a cup of tea, burning a candle or just being in the moment. Basically, a celebration of love, self-care and little things in life. But when we say bringing hygge to our homes, it means decorating in such a way that the whole home shouts of relaxation and coziness. Surrounding and enveloping the home with objects, colors, textures, living room rugs, cozy bedding, candles, chunky knits, crackling fireplace and decoration pieces that evokes feelings of utter contentment and comfort.

The outside world can be a ruthless, brutal and overwhelming place to be in. After the entire day spent in an environment that is loud, frustrating, hectic, messy and very challenging, one wants to come back to a home that instantly eases all the tensions and makes the person feel secured, relaxed and loved. Danish people are one of the happiest nations in the world and the secret to this is particularly hidden in their way of living and embracing hygge. The best part is that you don’t really need a bog budget or big home to do so, all you need is the right guidance, tips and tricks to nail this feeling. So, let’s dive straight into that.

1.    Lit Candles  

Lighting candles around the home is the most simple, cheap and effective way to bring hygge to your home. think about the times when you lit a candle; when you’re on a romantic dinner, when you go for a relaxing bath or when you want to make a room feel intimate and very inviting. So light candles as soon as the sun goes down to lift the spirits, to make everyone at home feel special and to evoke the feeling of love and care. Even though the Danes way is unscented candles but I think scented candles further elevates the feeling of nostalgia and one must light scented candles.

2.    Neutral Color Story

When our aim is to bring warmth and coziness around the home then a warm toned color palette is inevitable. Although a cool toned color story isn’t entirely out of question but it will surely need a lot more effort to instate that hyggelig feels. Now don’t select colors on how they look but instead how they feel. The color scheme should contribute to the whole concept of harmony and peace. Use colors like greys, browns, beige, tan, taupe and fawn to create a perfect canvas for other elements to shine. You can also add living room rugs in soft beige against a wooden floor or paint a wall in fawn color and hang mirrors on it.

3.    Aim for Comfort and Class

Comfort, class, character and coziness are the main features of hygge décor. Stressful things should just float away as soon as you enter your home, I know its hard to do so but we can try, right? We can promote a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere around the home by layering living room rugs on top of each other and no need to spend a fortune on a vintage rug, just buy rugs for sale but layer them cleverly. Fluffy pillows, plush throws, soft bedding and dim lighting will make you tensed muscles relax in an instant.

4.    Feature a Fireplace

Nothing denotes warmth better than a crackling and blazing fireplace. In a hygge home, try to make your fireplace the focal point of the room instead of a TV. This will ensure that all the residents of the home sit together, converse, eat and interact with each other, which is the ultimate goal of a hygge home. Make sure to lay a warm rug near the hearth so that everyone closes on and create the perfect intimate atmosphere.

5.    Make Books your Beacon

The perfect encapsulation of an ideal day is when you’re curled up in a warm blanket near a fireplace, reading a good book and sipping hot chocolate. Books are the ultimate way to relax, chill and unwind. To get your daily dose of literary indulgence, a book shelf is the best possible way. Also, if possible, make a small nook in the home that is just designated for reading books. Trust me that place will be a safe haven for everyone in the home.

6.    Pay heed to Lighting

Over here I’m addressing the importance of natural light as well as lighting fixtures. In the morning, make sure to roll up those curtains and let the natural sunlight sweep every nook and cranny of the home. The sunlight will give your home an ambient glow and infuse your home with warmth and serenity. At night when the sun goes down, try to replicate that glow with proper lighting intonations. Say no to harsh lights and opt for warm, soft hued bulbs. Try to light up spaces with lamps, scones, chandeliers and pendant lights to create a home that is a treat for the eyes.

7.    Make Room for Nature

Nothing in the world connects as well with the soul as nature does. Greenery and flowers have the magical power to resonate with any color story in the world. So to bring hygge in its full form, one must incorporate nature with the home décor.

Summary

The feeling of hygge can be brought to the home with simple lifestyle changes as well. Baking cookies, cakes and bread loaves, playing soothing music, decluttering, organizing stuff in baskets, putting your phone aside and by doing creative artwork like paint by numbers are all simple and easy ways to embrace hygge.