6 June Hygge- How to Embrace the Cozy Danish Concept in Design

Posted at 6:47 PM

Like everything in life there are seasons and trends. For the last few years we’ve been in a heavy season of cool tones- soft blues and grays above all else, but we’re slowly starting to see a shift back towards warmer, creamier neutrals with off-whites and soft beige.
Another trend/ concept we’ve seen get major attention in the last year is the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced hue-guh).
In all our projects, especially residential, we strive to make each living space feel comforting, inviting, and a reflection of the users. We love the idea of Hygge, and bringing a sense of cosiness and charm to your space regardless of the season. So we’ve come up with six easy ways for your to introduce the concept of “Hygge” into your own home.
1. Natural Woods
Modern living space with geometric patterned wallpaper, a round gold mirror, decorative vase with flowers, framed artwork, table lamp, and a knitted pouf on a blue rug. Light wooden floor and minimalist decor evoke the cozy comfort of hygge living.
Bringing more natural elements into your space is an easy way to make it feel cozy and warm. We love live edge wood tables and naturally stained cabinets.
2. Simplify
A modern living room exuding hygge: wooden chair, patterned cushions, cowhide rug, built-in fireplace with stacked firewood, and two abstract paintings. A plant and candles rest on a floating shelf above the fireplace. What is Hygge? This is it.
Our current lifestyles are always crammed with more. More meetings, more gadgets, more toys. But sometimes creating a space that is free from all those distractions and clutter can help you live presently and lift your mood with a simplified space.
3. Add More Greenery
A wooden shelf holds glass jars filled with seeds or grains, ceramic plant pots, leafy greens, and neatly arranged books with pastel spines. Sunlight filters through, giving a cozy, natural feel—what is hygge if not this inviting corner?.
Introducing more plant life into your space is an easy way to bring the outdoors in, and re-connect ourselves to nature.
4. Soften Your Space
A cozy, modern bedroom with a white bed, gray throw blanket, and patterned pillows embraces the essence of what is hygge—warmth and comfort. A candle glows on a small side table near woven baskets, striped rug, and a ladder holding blankets by the wall.
Adding more texture and layers to your space is an easy (and seasonally changeable) way to create more dimension and make a space feel soft and comforting.
5. Display What You Love
A bright, hygge-inspired room corner with six framed botanical prints on a white wall, light gray curtains tied to the side, and a dresser with books, glasses, a sweater, and a cup holding paintbrushes. What is Hygge? This space might be the answer.
So much of Hygge is about a feeling. Feeling happy, and thankful in your space is easily done when you showcase photos, collections and mementos that bring you joy.
6. Embrace Candlelight
A hand holds a bowl of bread over a long outdoor table set with plates of food, glasses, water bottles, candles, and greenery—surrounded by people enjoying a meal together. What is Hygge? This scene perfectly captures its warm, cozy spirit.
Lighting is always a key element in any design space, and adding a little more candlelight to your home creates a warm and relaxing environment. Host a summer dinner surrounded by friends and family, and decorate the table with candles that will help you embrace the longer summer evenings.