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Autumn is the Season for Hygge!

Belhams Interiors Design

Autumn is the Season for Hygge

Hygge is a Danish word that describes a mood of cosiness and “comfortable conviviality” with feelings of wellness and contentment.

Danish people are known to be overall ,the happiest people on the planet and the general consensus is that they know how to slow down and enjoy the small important things in life like experiences and quality time with family and friends.

Autumn is a good opportunity to take the philosophy that the Danes live by and slow down. Appreciate those hygge moments snuggled up with a blanket on the couch watching Netflix with a cuppa. You could even light a candle to make it even more hygge! Nothing beats the feeling of pure cosiness when the cooler weather sets in.

As it gets darker earlier, Kiwis tend to spend more time indoors making it the perfect time to hygge your home.

Tips for a Relaxing Hygge Home

Autumn is the Season for Hygge

Keep it simple

It is important to keep your decorating simple in order to immerse yourself in this carefree and cozy lifestyle.

Autumn is the Season for Hygge

Keep things neutral!

Sticking to a neutral colour palette is important when creating a relaxing peaceful space. In saying that, adding a warm, visually pleasing palate of reds, oranges and browns through your accessories will warm up your home for autumn!

Autumn is the Season for Hygge

Add textures!

Curtains, blankets, cushions, rugs and furs will cosy up your space. Cosiness is key when it comes to hygge decor.

Autumn is the Season for Hygge

Decorate with plenty of candles

Candles are relaxing and create a warm radiance when lit throughout your home. Danes argue that you can’t have hygge without candles!

Autumn is the Season for Hygge

Multiple lights

Fireplace, lamps, fairy lights, dimming lights to cast a glow of warmth. Its amazing how warming a cosy a good lighting plan can give off.