Hygge Interiors Are Trending – Here’s How To Nail This Season’s Cosiest Trend
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How to create the ultimate hygge home
The best way to beat the winter blues? Make your home your sanctuary; a space you can curl up in and while away the hours in comfort. That’s the thinking behind hygge, which seeks to bring top tier levels of cosiness to your home interiors. But how to get started? We tap the experts of interior design for their top tips.
Hygge Has Come Home For Winter
You’ve most likely heard of hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’), the Danish concept of deep cosiness. ‘Hygge is the art of creating a cosy atmosphere that brings comfort and contentment,’ explains Piers Dickinson, founder of Hyde and Hare. ‘It’s less a look and more a feeling; the soft glow of candlelight and the weight of a favourite blanket, the quiet pleasure of an unhurried evening at home. At its heart it values presence over pace and quality over quantity, and contentment comes from noticing the everyday.’
Hyde and Hare
Like clockwork, hygge comes back into fashion every winter, when many of us retreat into our homes in search of warmth and comfort. But Piers says it’s not necessarily a seasonal trend. ‘Hygge endures because it answers something modern life rarely does. The busier our days get and the more time we spend on screens, the more we crave a home that slows us down. It isn’t a seasonal fashion. It’s a lasting human need for sanctuary and togetherness and real comfort. That need never goes out of style.’
And when it comes to hygge interiors, these pillars also frame how interior designers are approaching the home. ‘Hygge remains popular because it speaks to an enduring desire for homes that feel comfortable, welcoming and connected to nature,’ notes interior designer Portia Fox. ‘It naturally feeds into many of our projects, where we focus on creating atmosphere through calm palettes, tactile materials and pieces crafted from natural materials. From there, more contemporary design elements can be introduced through joinery, lighting and furniture, ensuring the home functions beautifully for modern living while retaining warmth, soul and a sense of place.’
Portia Fox
Ultimately, it’s about creating ‘a home that invites you to linger’, says Piers. ‘Think warm neutrals and natural materials with layers of soft texture. A sheepskin rug underfoot. A wool throw over the arm of a chair. Cushions you want to sink into. Lighting matters as much as furniture so choose pools of warm lamplight and candlelight over harsh overheads. The aim is a space that feels calm and tactile and quietly luxurious – that works just as well in a Cotswolds cottage as it does in a city flat.’
How To Nail Hygge Interiors, According To Design Experts
Layer Natural Textures
Creating comfort is a core part of the hygge aesthetic – and soft textures are paramount to this. ‘Start with pieces you want to touch,’ recommends Piers. ‘Drape a sheepskin rug over a sofa or chair. Add a wool throw at the end of the bed and mix in soft cushions.’ And make sure they’re natural, he emphasises: ‘Natural fibres like sheepskin and wool bring a warmth and quiet luxury that synthetics never quite manage.’
Soften The Light
Next up, good lighting (aka, get rid of the big light). ‘Skip the bright overheads once evening arrives,’ says Piers. ‘Use warm lamps and a few candles or the fire if you have one. Soft layered light changes the mood of a room instantly. Even a simple corner starts to feel inviting.’
Carve Out A Place To Linger
‘Hygge needs somewhere you actually want to stay,’ highlights Piers. His top tip? Create a cosy nook. ‘A sheepskin beanbag by the window or a deep chair with a seat pad can turn an unused spot into a little sanctuary. Add a soft rug underfoot and it becomes the place for reading or tea or an unhurried chat.’
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