As days are getting shorter and colder, what better time to warm up your interiors than now? And I’m not talking about the temperature…
Along with autumn and winter comes a craving for retreating to cosy, cocooning interiors at the end of the day, which instantly makes me think of hygge – a Danish concept translating to a sense of comfort and contentment.
Hygge encourages enjoying the simple pleasures in life with a focus on wellbeing and creating a warm and soothing feeling at home. So, where should you start?
Cosy, hygge-inspired interiors are synonymous with comfy, tactile fabrics such as tufted rugs, linen curtains, raw wood, sheepskin cushions, and rattan furniture, earthy colourways like beige, burnt terracotta and golden amber, as well as other nature-inspired hues, from blues to greens.
Apart from materials and colour palettes, decluttering your space and welcoming nature in also play important roles in achieving the perfect cosy atmosphere. For the complete lowdown on adding hygge to your home, click here.
Also on my radar…
Last year, I visited Copenhagen and, although the Scandinavian countries are well known for the hygge concept, I was still surprised to see there were no big lights in sight in the city homes and apartments. Instead, they were basking in a soft glow. So, I felt inspired to dive into the art of ambient lighting.
After thorough research and speaking with the experts, I learnt that layering your lighting is the most effective way to set a cosy ambience at home. Everything from the shade, the lightbulb colour to different styling tools helps make your environment feel cocooning and warm. Click here for all you need to know.
From heavy curtains to chunky carpets and plush rugs, wall and floor coverings are also ideal for warming up your scheme. Whether you’re planning a big bedroom makeover or simply want to embrace that cosy feeling, we’ve gathered some stylish ideas to help give your sleep space a bit of TLC. Click here to get inspired.
What’s trending?
- The autumn and winter season calls for a cosy atmosphere. Take inspiration from Scandi style and create a cocooning feeling with faux fur furnishings, textured furniture, and creamy neutral colourways.
- From wall sconces, table lamps to ambient solutions, lighting is predicted to be a big focus in 2026. Some of our favourite designs feature nature-inspired materials and tactile base and shade elements.
- Whether you want to go big with a statement bed or add a subtle nod to bouclé through a cushion or throw, this fabric is still very much present in interiors.
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The devil is in the details, and this applies to interiors, too – peek the elegant worktop edge and curved splashback corner in this kitchen, adding charm and an extra level of interest to the design.
This bathroom is packed with wow factor! I particularly love the mix of zellige tiles on the shower walls and ceiling, green metro slabs, which are stacked vertically, and the stone seat and tray.
If you’re into colour or pattern, drenching your bedroom is a sure way to achieve a stylish yet cocooning scheme. Draw inspiration from this calm sleep space decorated with floral prints, from the wallpaper and cushions to the curtains.
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