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Parkinson, Justin (2 October 2015). "Hygge: A heart-warming lesson from Denmark". BBC News . Retrieved 25 May 2017.
Likes: This book is just fabulous! I was gifted it at a time when I was going through a reading-lull! It’s easy to read, simplistic, inspiring, mind numbing and cosy! Overall, this book makes us consider questions like “How do we create spaces and places that have an impact on our wellbeing?” And “Can we design for happiness?” I took many notes, and by the end, I had some answers to these questions and a plethora of ideas to incorporate into my own space.
1. Incorporate natural elements
That means making sure everyone has their own space, but also that they feel like they belong together. The concept of hygge is used to create a feeling of contentment and connection. It’s about being present and being able to enjoy the moment even if you’re not having a good day. A home with hygge is a warm and welcoming place that feels comfortable and safe. In other words, it’s a place you want to be. Let’s be honest: It doesn’t get much cozier than lighting a fire when the weather is cold. In fact, a living space focused around a fireplace may just be the ultimate sanctuary. To bring this into your home for year-round hygge, make the hearth the focal point in the room (rather than the TV, for example). A room built around a fireplace will help create intimacy and warmth, even when the fireplace isn’t lit. If you don’t actually have a fireplace in your home (because same), try clustering candles as a focal point, add warm lamps around the room, or have ample blankets and pillows draped on every piece of furniture. No matter what works for you and your space, make warm elements the focal point of each room. Meik Wiking is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, research associate for Denmark at the World Database of Happiness, and founding member of the Latin American Network for Wellbeing and Quality of Life Policies.
Illustration of a hygge situation, with Meik Wiking's The Little Book of Hygge "Hygge" sign in a restaurant in Nørrebro I loved how Meik Wiking catered to the introvert and bookworm readers, encouraging home design to include little caves for us introverts to hang out in with our book and our cup of coffee. ♥️📚The concept of hygge has been adopted in countries outside of Denmark. [10] For instance, in an article called "Home with Hygge", Broyles says that Americans often dream of bigger things, and yet, per the World Happiness Report, rank only eighteenth, while Danes consistently rank in the top three. [13] Some have begun to incorporate the Hygge Manifesto into their lives as a means to simplify. [10] Hygge has likewise affected India through its distinct interior design. [14] Ashok Mohanni, vice president of the National Real Estate Development Council west, says developers in Indian cities are suggesting that architects incorporate hygge's simplistic and cosy style of design into new builds. [14] About Us Sign-up to Our Newsletter Country Living Products Country Living Holidays Sustainability Gardens Homes Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. The Danes do it so well by using a mixture of materials to add interest to a relatively minimalist scheme.
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