Hygge Up Your Home With These 25 Winter Essentials
Though the Danish philosophy might not have a direct English translation, everyone can benefit from adding a little hygge (pronounced “hoo-guh”) to their home.
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The Danish concept of hygge encompasses all that is warm, cozy, and inviting—and it calls us to celebrate the small moments and pleasures of everyday life. From plush knit throws and aromatic candles to coffee and tea accessories, these goods are sure to help spread the cheer.
Festive fairy lights. Delicate dew drop fairy lights make every room feel more magical. They're a pretty alternative to standard string lights—and the wire is bendable and moldable, giving them more structure than typical string lights, too.
Made of natural paraffin wax, our Taper Candles add ambiance year-round. Give them as gifts or stock up on a few sets for everyday entertaining.
While outfitting his office, architect and Herman Miller design director George Nelson discovered a silk-covered Swedish hanging lamp that he coveted but found too expensive.
Protect your duvet insert while keeping cozy; this cover feels as good as it looks. Crafted in Portugal from 100% premium, certified long-staple Egyptian cotton—our percale sheets are lightweight and durable with a crisp finish that only gets better with time.
This super plush rug is like a sweater for your floor – wonderfully soft, cozy and timeless. Hand-braided by Indian craftspeople from thick wool and cotton, it features a uniquely warm and cushiony feel.
The Octo lamp, designed by Seppo Koho for Secto Design, has a wooden shade which is hand-made from Finnish birch by highly skilled craftsmen. As the other Secto Design lamps by Seppo Koho, also the Octo lamp is well-known outside Finland as well for its clear Scandinavian feel.
The Around Coffee Table (2011) offers a new perspective through the wooden veneer lip that runs along the edge of its tabletop, keeping items from rolling away. The lip includes a small gap for easy cleaning of the tabletop.
Simply ingenious, this time-honored Italian stovetop coffee maker is an espresso-lovers essential. Just fill the base with water and the filter with ground coffee or espresso, and place on any heating surface. Water is forced upward through the coffee, brewing a fresh pot in minutes.
Embrace Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and become happier with this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, is Hygge.
The Stay Diffuser is long-lasting, scenting your largest rooms for up to 18 hours. It’s perfect for gathering places—think living rooms, open-plan kitchens, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Able to scent up to 700 square-feet, Stay lives at the heart of your home.
Cross your heart! The next time the temperature dips, grab this cozy throw designed, we think, for curling up on the couch or crowding around a fire with it wrapped around your shoulders. Wool gives the blanket serious warmth, while lambswool makes it incredibly soft.
Timeless elegance meets casual comfort in this heirloom-quality pillow made from 100% cotton. Versatile and effortless, the Ivory Grid Stitch Pillow is perfect for mixing and matching with existing pieces throughout the home.
The Gio Collection is inspired by revolutionary Italian lighting designs of the 1970’s, featuring seamlessly connected geometric elements in forms that radiate personality, warmth and taste. Gio Wall Light delivers an understated dash of 70’s panache in a functional, beautiful geometric package.
The Nordic Art of Creative Living brings together the people, endeavors, and ideas that best embody the hygge way of life, focusing on Scandinavian furniture and interior design while also venturing into the outdoors, the kitchen, and the atelier.
A cherry wood frame cradles a plump white glass shade, evenly diffusing warm light around the fixture, including direct up light through the opening at the top.
The Iris Hantverk company produces high-quality household items using techniques that date back to the 19th century. Enlisting the skills of top designers to conceptualize their products, they hire and support visually impaired craftspeople to create these meticulously assembled pieces.
Gleam a little gleam. To make any dinner feel like an elegant affair—or to spread that warm, flickering vibe ‘round the house, these tapers are just the thing.
The long and the short of a lovely modern table setting. The Iittala Nappula Set of 2 Candleholders includes one tall and one short powder coated steel candleholder. They are graphic, modern pieces, each with a wide, rounded base evocative of a button (or "nappula," in Finnish).
Cozy up with our year-round favorite throw.
It is often said that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. The Touch, the new book from Kinfolk and Norm Architects published by gestalten, presents an alternative: that good design is not only visually appealing but engages all of the human senses.
Heat and steep your tea in one compact modern design. Raven Stovetop Kettle features an integrated tea filter to save you time and cleanup, plus a color-coded thermometer so you can dial in the perfect temperature for every type of loose leaf tea.
Inspired by test tubes found in laboratories, the Menu Echasse Vase has the classic drop-like shape that is cradled in a minimal metal stand. Meaning stilts in French, Echasse is anchored to the floor or table with four metal legs that resemble its namesake.
Discover classic and contemporary Scandinavian style with specially commissioned photography of homes in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Scandinavia is famous for its distinctive style: homes are pared-back and simple, and form and function are combined to create aesthetically pleasing...
The compact De’Longhi Capsule 1500W Ceramic Heater delivers fast, direct heat in smaller spaces. Its ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry from room to room, and the sturdy folding base gives it maximum stability. Stylish and available in contemporary colors, the Capsule will complement any décor.
Step into something more comfortable. Designed to match our best-selling Classic Bathrobe, these cozy cushioned slippers feature plush terry fabric and ribbed rubber soles. Soft and breathable, they’re footwear made for lounging in luxury.
Lead image from Getaway 60D and Studio 60D by Pax Architects
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