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The Four Essential Elements of Hygge …FOR THE LAST TWO MONTHS OF WINTER By Lisa J. Gotto
While we still have a month or two of colder temperatures and indoor living yet to navigate, we thought you just might need a little more motivation to push through this “homestretch” of being housebound. After all, even the most clever and creative homeowners have their limits. If you’re not familiar with the Danish décor concept of “hygge,” simply, it’s the idea of creating a convivial and cozy surrounding in your living spaces, so it becomes more about truly dwelling within them rather than just existing about them. Several elements are essential to bringing more hygge into your home. They are: lighting, flame, fabric or texture, and wood. With the right mix of these essentials you’ll enhance the atmosphere of your home so it can conjure the relaxed feeling of sitting by a warming fire, book and coffee in-hand, anytime, and anywhere in your house. 80
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1. WOOD, YOU PLEASE! Even the most contemporary of rooms warms up when elements of wood are introduced. Again, you don’t have to go all-out cabin to experience the affect of hygge. You don’t even need for the wood to be deep in tone to convey a warm mood. This room easily applies aspects of hygge style and blends them into one totally livable and loveable space; something you might even find in a Chesapeake area home. Proving, while it may be great to be a Dane, anyone, anywhere with the right essentials can bring the concept of hygge home!
