The art of Hygge

Home should be your personal sanctuary, warming to the soul, peaceful for the mind, and the one place you can truly be yourself.

It sounds like a rather unachievable goal, a home that feels loved, warm and lived in, whilst also being uncluttered, ordered and peaceful. However that’s exactly why Hygge and the wave of Scandinavian furniture are proving to be so popular.

You see it’s through simplicity, that you make your house into the home you can truly unwind in.

Hygge - The art of building sanctuary and community, of inviting closeness and paying attention to what makes us feel open hearted and alive. Celebrating the everyday.

It’s not just a style; it’s not a school of design. Hygge is a way of life that we subscribe to that not only changes our home, but our way of life.

Hygge is especially relevant in the build up to Christmas, when the nights draw in, and the weather turns colder. This calls, more than ever, for a way to counter the harshness of winter, and look after the soul.

The way to incorporate Hygge into your home is to remember one thing, simplicity! Too often we over complicate our homes, resulting in an erratic display that makes it hard to relax. By keeping to neutral, pastel like colours, light greys, cream, a range of browns, it not only is easy on the eyes, but instantly allows the things we wish to be highlighted to shine, rather than having to find them amongst the buzz.

It’s also about the atmosphere, pair a snuggly blanket with your favourite chair, with plenty of light. And you’ve found your reading spot.

Speaking of light, candles and fairy lights are not just for Christmas! Candles are wonderful at warming the lighting of a room, and creating that ocean of calm.

Remember, it’s not minimalistic, it’s warm, natural, homely, plenty of spaces to relax! And ensuring that every part of your home is a sanctuary!

Our Oslo range is perfect for maintaining a welcoming home, yet adapting to the seasonal changes of style. Also, as often noted, the raised legs allows for easy access hoovering.

Light in colour, with a gorgeous, yet subtle patterning, they’ll ease their way into any home and pick the spirits up without creating a fuss.

If there’s one home style that’s timeless, it’s Hygge.