Hygge is a linguistically specific word that has no literal translation, most often this concept is translated as: comfort that makes you happy. Sounds beautiful, doesn’t it? And now we will figure out how to create such comfort. Since the term was born in Denmark and is used in all Scandinavian countries, it is logical that the Scandinavian style is taken as a basis. The interior in the hygge style should be restrained, calm and, of course, safe.
Indeed, if you read the works of experts in everything Scandinavian – the main philosophy of hygge is warm simplicity, flatly excluding luxury and glamour.
So how will hygge-style interiors differ from the standard Scandinavian style?
To be more precise, hygge borrowed the main
features from Scandinavian country, chalet and retro, sustained in a minimalist style.
Such interiors can be filled with simple furniture from the idea with simple outlines, which will be diluted with accessories in the form of antiques that have antique value. This does not mean that the apartment should be literally filled with antiques – it can be just one item that will add intimacy and charm to the interior. For example: an old mirror in a frame, leaning against the wall, or an old sewing machine, converted into a dressing table, an antique suitcase, etc.
Due to their climate location, Scandinavian countries suffer from a lack of sunlight, and this is reflected in interior design. They love multi-layered and complex light: in addition to electric lighting in its various variations (floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers with lampshades), interiors are complemented by candles, kerosene lamps, and fireplaces. In addition to basic lighting, Scandinavians love to decorate window and door openings with garlands. The Danes even came up with a joke on this topic: “More lights, more hygge!”
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Where can we see interiors and furnishings in the hygge style?
Of course, in glossy magazines and social networks in pictures illustrating an interior filled with soft warm light from a fireplace, garlands, candles and an abundance of woolen things: warm knitted socks, all kinds of blankets and natural skins (or their imitation).
We smoothly approached the topic of textiles in nbsp;in the hygge style. The main requirement for textiles is its naturalness. Windows are necessarily covered with parquets made of natural fabrics, chairs and armchairs must have capes, tables are covered with linen tablecloths, the floor is covered with a fluffy carpet.
Accessories in the hygge style
The rooms should not seem cold and empty, so the walls are full of old photographs and paintings. Special attention is paid to books, this is exactly the case when there are not many of them and it is desirable that the book bindings look aged. Live plants, preferably blooming: geraniums, violets and hyacinths. The house should be filled with things that are so dear to your heart: a favorite childhood toy, a child’s handicraft made with his own hands. All these pleasant little things should create an atmosphere of coziness and energy saturation.