Scandinavian Style and Hygge: How to Build a Cozy Home
Transform your space into a dreamy and minimalistic oasis
If there’s anything I learned from moving my entire apartment into my boyfriend’s 1-bedroom last year, it’s that less is more.
I used to be drawn to stuff — vibrant art, every area of free space covered — then I started struggling to sleep through the night.
I realized that a better option for keeping the mind free of mental clutter and your surroundings free of actual clutter is to keep things minimal. Especially in this era of lockdown where our living room is also a gym, movie theater, office, and a place of social “gathering” (over zoom).
Elements of Scandinavian style
Calm & cozy
This style promotes clean spaces (which is already calming), but also creates efficiency! For example, your french-press isn’t in the back of a drawer somewhere. It’s on the counter. (But it’s also the only thing on the counter…see ‘minimalist’ below.) Decor in this style is comfy: chucky blankets, soft fabrics, flickering candles, pillows, and plants. The Hygge aspects of Scandinavian style encourage comfy clothes, warm wool socks, and a mug of hot cocoa!
