BRINGING A LITTLE HYGGE INTO YOUR HOME
H YGGE BRINGING A LITTLE
INTO YOUR HOME
Hygge is a Danish word, a way of life – one of those beautiful things that doesn’t directly translate into English. If dated back to the 18th century, the word can be loosely connected to the English word for hug. If we had an exact word for it, it would be the combination of comfort, warmth and togetherness. Moments of hygge can be anything: drinking tea in front of the fire, eating ice cream before turning in for the night, enjoying dinner around your dining room table with friends or even just reading this magazine while your dog is asleep at your feet. Everyone wants to be more relaxed and comfortable and what better way than to embrace the hygge lifestyle? Hygge can be used as a concept for interior design in your home to make your rooms look happy and cozy. Here are a few hygge-inspired tips to make your home cozier this upcoming year. Consider the addition of a fireplace as it’s the perfect space to gather friends and family with its representation of warmth and togetherness.
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