{"id":9161,"date":"2024-01-25T10:36:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T16:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kovifabrics.com\/blog\/?p=9161"},"modified":"2024-08-29T19:29:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T00:29:34","slug":"the-hygge-style-path-to-your-cozier-happier-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kovifabrics.com\/blog\/the-hygge-style-path-to-your-cozier-happier-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Peaceful By Design: The Hygge Path To Your Cozier, Happier Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019ve said it before and we\u2019ll say it again. Actually, it\u2019s less us saying it than nature itself saying it. Because, as we slide into the depths of winter, the outside world is giving us a not-so-subtle nudge to burrow in and snuggle up. It\u2019s the time of year that cozy<\/em> is king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, rather, <\/strong>hygge<\/em><\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we will add some snuggle to your sofa, a bit more cuddly to your couch, and bring some burrow to your bedroom. We\u2019ll explore the power of hygge in your home\u2019s interior design. Starting with what the heck it is (and how to pronounce it), just in case you don\u2019t know. Then we\u2019ll explore what it can mean to incorporate this dreamy Danish vibe into your home\u2019s style. And, of course, we\u2019ll give you ideas for the perfect furniture upholstery fabrics for creating the comfort and welcome that is hygge\u2019s sweet spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Quick Guide To Hygge’s Origins And Simple, Powerful Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Hygge<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

First, pronouncing hygge<\/em>. It might help to think of a decidedly non-hygge sound: an old-timey car horn. Got it in mind? Great! Put that sound through a quick mediation retreat so it comes out the other side as a gentle, calming \u201choo-gah.\u201d And that\u2019s<\/em> how you pronounce hygge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As best as can be determined, hygge started as a Norwegian word, and it still is. However, it also became a part of the Danish language where it\u2019s evolved more recently to be used as a word reflecting some key elements of Danish life and culture. As Meik Wiking explores in The Little Book of Hygge<\/em><\/a>, hygge is \u201ca sense of coziness, simplicity, and being present.\u201d It\u2019s an active choice to venerate comfort, connection, and \u2014 ultimately \u2014 happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the Danish know a thing or two about happiness, given they consistently rank in the top three happiest<\/a> countries in the world. It\u2019s a kind of beginning-with-the-end-in-mind sort of thing in terms of what gets prioritized and centered in your life. And, as we\u2019ll soon see, in your home, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bottom Line Of What Hygge Can Do For Your Home’s Interior Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, centering things like coziness, warmth, and happiness in your life comes in many forms. As it turns out, we approach it from the perspective of the largest<\/a> upholstery store online. So let\u2019s talk about what it can look like in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quick search of Pinterest<\/em> brings you loads<\/a> and loads of inspiration<\/a>. But we can simplify things a bit. Because you already know how. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more warm and inviting, fluorescent lights or candles and other yellow-tone lighting? It\u2019s the latter, hands down.<\/em> What\u2019s more comforting, walking into a space devoid of natural decor and textures or one that has some wood, plants, and other natural elements? Again, the latter.<\/em> And what\u2019s more downright alluring, a sofa in one of those plastic covers your grandmother used to use, or a sofa and other furniture in some soft and luxurious feeling upholstery fabric? Oh, hello again, choice B.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You <\/strong>already know what hygge is.<\/strong> So,<\/span> from here, it\u2019s really about exercising intentionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One more thing about the simplicity element of hygge. We\u2019re not after a spartan kind of simplicity. We\u2019re aiming for more of that lived-in but uncluttered sort of simplicity. Imagine getting to stay in Oprah\u2019s guesthouse or some five-star boutique property. All the comfort. All conscious choices around what\u2019s most calming and restorative. And all uncluttered. Oh, and all the satisfying ahhhhhhhhhh, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Use Upholstery Fabrics To Give Your Home A Deep Hygge Breath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, so we\u2019re clear about what hygge is in a nutshell. And we\u2019re also clear about how it fits into your home interior design. Now it\u2019s time to talk about upholstery fabrics \u2014 welcome to <\/em>our<\/em><\/a> neighborhood<\/em>. Out of all the design styles we explore here, few set the stage so perfectly for fabrics to shine as hygge does. Simply, of course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can achieve it through all the usual suspects: reupholstering, slipcovers, new accents, and\/or new furniture. But today, let\u2019s focus on color and texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And let\u2019s make this simple.<\/strong> When choosing hygge-friendly fabrics, choose fabrics that evoke a sense of comfort, calm, and simplicity. That evoke a sense of comfort, calm, and simplicity in you, that is. But let\u2019s narrow it down further. To do that, we turn to ideas inspired by Shutterstock<\/em><\/a> and some basic rules of thumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Note: For hygge neutrals, think warm, earthy colors that inspire comforting feelings. Like between a neon yellow or rich golden hue, hygge goes with the gold. To get more of a sense of what that means, let\u2019s look at some fabric color palette examples:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n