Interior Style Meets Comfort
Does a stylish interior and cosy spaces have to be opposites? We don’t think so.
A few years ago, I wrote about the Danish concept of hygge. Back then, few people had heard of it. Today, it appears everywhere, from newspapers and magazines to radio and television. A Hygge interior has certainly gone mainstream.
What Is Hygge?
People often translate hygge as “cosiness”, but it means much more than that. It describes a feeling of comfort, contentment and wellbeing. In today’s busy and unpredictable world, that feeling seems more valuable than ever.
Create a Cosy Home
Cosiness means different things to different people. For some, it’s curling up on the sofa with a hot chocolate. For others, it’s sharing good food and happy memories with friends and family.
Soft cushions, warm throws and candlelight can all help create the right atmosphere. However, cosy doesn’t mean cluttered. A welcoming home should still feel stylish, cared for and well put together.
Can You Have Style AND Comfort?
So how do we tap into this huggable, tactile trend without going all über-hippy on our loved ones?
One great tip is to create warmth and visual interest, to gladden the eye and the soul in one fell swoop.
And don’t be afraid of colour. If it makes you happy, go for it!
What Makes a Home Feel Cosy?
Contrast softer textures and textiles with streamlined, smooth-surfaced furniture that also shows off the objects you love. (Or hides the ones you don’t love quite as much.)
So often nowadays you find that fashion trends are closely linked to interior design ideas, and velvet is a case in point. (Frank disclosure: I’ve already succumbed – on the clothes front, vintage 30s and 60s velvet has already been liberated from spare-room storage and is definitely influencing thoughts of home décor.)
The Meaning of Hyyge
Hygge is a feeling. It combines comfort, contentment and wellbeing. As life becomes busier and more unpredictable, that feeling becomes even more appealing.So for your first hygge rush, why not start with some shelving?
Depending on situation, space and needs, our bookcases and/or Flexi shelving provide the most versatile, stylish and capacious made-to-measure storage on the planet. And without costing the earth…
For chic. asymmetrical shelves and compartments, like the unit above, Flexi shelving is the way to go. And, in the Jali Designer, you can specify a freestanding or a wall-mounted unit, to fit any space or situation.
Comfort Without Clutter
Next on the list: cupboards, to hide away the essential things you don’t want to look at all the time. Choose your ideal height, width, depth, sections and shelves. Storing stuff behind precisely-fitting doors has never been so easy, or pleasurable. You’re in charge. In fact, you rock!
And don’t forget the difference a Jali radiator cabinet can make to a room.
Stay Warm
A steel radiator may be doing a great job of keeping the temperature comfortable, but can be really jarring and ruin the look of an otherwise stylish room.
So why not turn ugly into elegant, make your heating more efficient and get yourself an extra shelf into the bargain. Yet another example of having it all, dare we say?
Whatever you choose, we can’t say it often enough – your home, your space, your rules. But we’re here to help and advise; just contact us by phone on 01227 33333 or via sales@jali.co.uk Happy hygge hunting from Jali!
