It appears that the Danish were not even aware that their concept of ‘hygge’ (comfort) is such a big idea until the British started marketing it. And yet the English have a perfectly good word for it as well ‘cosy’. Whatever we choose to call it, the appeal of curling up with candles, fireplaces, blankets and fleeces, books, a view and perhaps a pet or two… well, it’s undeniable. We need this comfort even more in these uncertain times.
Books, views and a stove appear to be indispensable items, from dezeen.comWood is a key ingredient. It doesn’t always have to be winter – here is a cosy conservatory in spring/summer. From workdon.comStones and bricks also add to the appeal, while bedcovers and pets perfect the look, from Pinterest.It didn’t originate in Denmark and it’s not a recent phenomenon, as Vita Sackville-West’s study shows. From National Trust website.Lots of seating for the many friends that you’ll have visiting you, from Country Living.Cushions, coffee and cakes – the three Cs – are always a good idea, from Pinterest.The problem is, with such a cosy home, you might never want to get up until spring has well and truly sprung… From Huffington Post.
Such lovely, warm, welcoming places, Marina Sofia! This time, it was so very hard to choose among them, too! Wow! I’m going to go with Vita Sackville-West’s study, but only by the narrowest squeak.
hygge is little more than a marketing gimmick to make us all go out and buy new things for the home. ‘Cosy’ has worked perfectly well for decades so I’m sticking with that!
They all look incredibly appealing especially with the wind and the rain we’ve experienced – I think I’d happily stay wrapped up with a book under the throw in the last picture until Spring had well sprung!
I like the second one best as the garden seems to be incorporated into the room. Sackville west’s study makes me think of a hobbit hole. Love it though
That’s why I like conservatories – the outside coming in… but in practice, I cannot use mine at all in winter, it is freezing! And a sauna in summer, of course. So there are maybe 5 weeks in spring and autumn when it is pleasant…
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Spoilt for choice here – they’re all so appealing. Impossible to pick a favourite!
In the spirit of self-preservation and soothing…
I’m craving some serious hygge these days. Those fluffy cushions… aahh… Happy Friday Marina Sofia!
So are we all, my dear! Especially when you are moving house, I can imagine.
Oooohhhhh – so lovely! I’m torn – Vita’s is lovely and so is the first one – in fact, let’s face it, any one of those would be fab!
I wouldn’t turn any of these down either…
Such lovely, warm, welcoming places, Marina Sofia! This time, it was so very hard to choose among them, too! Wow! I’m going to go with Vita Sackville-West’s study, but only by the narrowest squeak.
Oh, I love that first one!
Lovely, lovely, lovely! I want them all!
hygge is little more than a marketing gimmick to make us all go out and buy new things for the home. ‘Cosy’ has worked perfectly well for decades so I’m sticking with that!
Yes please! I will take any of those, they all look so inviting!
Lovely cosy (is that right?) pictures. I agree about hygge being marketed alot now.
They all look incredibly appealing especially with the wind and the rain we’ve experienced – I think I’d happily stay wrapped up with a book under the throw in the last picture until Spring had well sprung!
I like the second one best as the garden seems to be incorporated into the room. Sackville west’s study makes me think of a hobbit hole. Love it though
That’s why I like conservatories – the outside coming in… but in practice, I cannot use mine at all in winter, it is freezing! And a sauna in summer, of course. So there are maybe 5 weeks in spring and autumn when it is pleasant…
That’s true, but a huge window overlooking the garden is always a big plus in any room.
They all look wonderful to me! I’d happily take any of them.
There seems to be a bit of consensus this week that all of them are appealing – clearly, we all need a bit of comforting…