Have you ever heard about Hygge? Hygge has been trending for the past few years and winter seems the best time to give it a try (again)!

Hygge makes you feel warm and comfortable. Moreover, they say hygge can even help you sell the house, as it increases the value of your dwelling and it simply looks much more appealing.

Hygge (hue-guh) is a Danish word. It is used to define a feeling or moment which is special, charming and cozy. It doesn’t matter if in this moment you are alone or with friends, hygge is all about the right spiritual feeling of relaxation and wellbeing.

So, how do you create this kind of atmosphere?

Hygge suggests you make use interior desing and decor! And we will give you several useful tips for that! For more ideas on hygge and Scandinavian and Nordic design visit Finnish Design Shop (based in Turku, they ship to over 180 countries). They have amazing authentic furniture and accessories for your home!

Candles and lamps

To give a lived-in and warm feeling, light a few candles or tealights. Use good-looking uplighters and lamps.

Hygge experts say that the right light temperature is 1800K as it is the temperature of burning wood and sunsets. So, so choose warm-colored lights with a lumen range of 1800K – 2700K.

Candles and tealights are easy to get anywhere, for example in this giant retail shop for a very cheap price: MiniInThebox.

Snug chairs and cozy beddings

Create comfortable seats, make sure to have blankets and throws to show how easy it is to get comfortable and relax in your living room. All the needed homeware you can find at Canningvale including bed sheets, candles, bathrobes, rugs and pillows.

Get a fire going

If you do have a fireplace! During the colder months it the best way to create hygge atmosphere.

Fragrances and baths

You may wanna use scented candles, think fall and winter smells – cinnamon, sandalwood and pumpkin. Or take a nice warm bath. Here at HideAWAY you can find a signature collection of unique fragrances and a wide selection of body treats to get a hygge level of relaxation. You can also go to Oz Hair and Beauty for more ethical beauty products: they have vegan and cruelty free options as well as simply natural and organic options!

Cooking and Baking

Consider baking! Nothing creates a more homey feeling than a smell and sound of something being cooked! Just like when you were a careless kid! The smell of an apple pie (or any other pie) is very hygge! Buy some modern cooking appliances or bakeware at Wonderchef and get started.

Check out My American Market if you are searching for interesting and fun ingredients! They have food all over the world to make your cooking experience even more special.

If you’d like to get more ideas how to decorate your home to make it hygge, visit Lisa Angel website for inspiration. From Fox tealight holder to autumn cut dried flowers: there are plenty of amaing and cozy ideas, and they ship worldwide.

see you around!