Hygge (HUE-guh) is more than just a Danish trend for a Scandinavian/Minimalist Designed home. Hygge is a lifestyle. It is the quest for exploring happiness through the coziness and comfort of your home. Hygge is the experience or feeling you get when snuggling up at home in front of the fireplace sipping on hot cocoa while cuddling with your loved one. We have no word that describes it in the English language, but to the Danish, this is a crucial part of their defining culture. This pursuit for comfort is beyond being content or having wealth. It is finding the beauty and comfort in the simple things despite external conditions. This lifestyle has slowly trickled itself into the design world and has been a captivating way to encompass comfort and well-being in your home. How you can bring this aspect into your home is quite simple. We put together some useful tricks to help you capture hygge and bring that soothing sense of comfort and intimacy into your space.

Fire

Denmark citizens have been considered the happiest people in the world for a long time. Though they have some treacherous winters. That feeling you get when sitting next to a fire or the mood you experience from smelling burning candles at night is hygge. Incorporating fire into the design of your home is a way to help capture this feeling. If you do not have a working fireplace, you can invest in candles and place them inside of it to produce a glowing, warm light.

Simplicity

Hygge does not come with a giant price tag sticker. It is recognized by finding happiness out of the simple things in life. Time with your loved ones, board games, relaxing in the moment without the encumbering stresses of the daily world around you; recognizing that you can slow down and enjoy the moment in your home. Play guitar, read a book, sip of your favorite warm beverage, or drink some wine. Enjoying life for its true core value is key to obtaining this style. Grab a cozy blanket and cuddle up for a bit. Treat yourself and indulge in life’s moments. You do not have to have the most extravagant belongings to experience hygge, you just need to be able to make your atmosphere inviting and relaxing, so people enjoy staying.

Comfort

Your comfort is key to hygge. Consider your home’s style a Scandinavian Minimalist lounge. Elements contributed to the pure satisfaction of relaxations is key to mastering this style. Fill your home with comfort spots, cozy rugs, fun patterned pillows, pictures of your loved ones, and incorporate elements of nature into your design. Anything that brings a warm comfort feeling to you is welcome to the design style. Remember, it is not only about mastering the design, but about embracing a lifestyle of a comfortable home and welcoming environment.

Lifestyle

Adding this style to your home is a way to contribute to your homes overall comfort. If you embrace the style of your space as being homey and comforting, it can reflect in your personal life. Try adding these tricks and tips to your home today to achieve ultimate hygge.

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