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What is hygge?
There isn’t actually a direct translation for the word hygge so trying to describe it can often be difficult. It is regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture, but hygge is about so much more than just decor. It’s known as a concept of feeling deep joy and of homely cosiness that can come from spending time in good company and having a good time. It’s being able to appreciate a moment as something special and enchanting, no matter where you are. Think of it as feeling true contentment and being present in your environment. Hygge can refer to creating a secure, familiar surrounding where you can feel true happiness by breaking up the mundaneness of everyday life. For many, home should be the main place that hygge can be experienced. As the concept of hygge has filtered into home design, Scandi interior style has been built on the idea that beautiful homes shouldn’t just be for the wealthy but for everyone, which is why simplicity is a key theme. Through minimalism and functionality, hygge should be felt, making it more about who and how you share the space, rather than what’s in it. To achieve a Scandi dining room and to help your family achieve a daily sense of hygge, you need to create an inviting, social space which is the perfect backdrop for intimate conversations. Transform your dining area into the place perfect for time spent with those you love and a place to appreciate the small, beautiful moments. But, how can you achieve a sense of hygge in your dining room?What can you do to achieve a Scadanavian dining room?
Purchase multifunctional Items
To achieve true Scandi style, every item has to have a purpose and add something to the room. So, if one thing can do the job of two, you’re taking up less space whilst still having everything you need. An easy way you can achieve this in your dining room is to include a versatile table. Having an extendable dining table means your close family can sit together daily, whilst always having the option to share time and welcome guests and visitors. Pair this with comfortable seating and your dining room will suddenly become somewhere you can settle and share time, no matter the occasion.
Keep your space light and airy
Scandinavian countries experience extremely dark winters, meaning they have to try and make their homes radiate warmth and light all year round. By pairing pure white walls with light wood flooring within your dining room, you should create a clean, rustic style that captures natural lighting beautifully. To warm up your ample amount of space, try a low hanging light fitting above your table. This will mimic having the sun close by or may even become the modern day campfire your family can gather round to share stories of their day - either way it will make the room feel warmer and have you closer to feeling a sense of hygge.View this post on Instagram
Add a statement piece
With the natural finish of our Nordic dining table, it leaves an opportunity to add a flash of colour elsewhere in your room, whether this is in the form of a beautiful piece of artwork, a few stylish prints backdropped by the white wash wall or even a rug placed centrally under the table. By adding one statement piece, it will give your dining room dimension and make the available, airy space feel much more homely.View this post on Instagram
Layer up those textures
A big element of Scandi interior design is the use of raw materials, such as untreated wood floorboards, fabric cushions or faux fur rugs, all of which help warm up the coldness of the white and monochrome aesthetic that can often be found in Scandi-inspired rooms. However, this is not the only way that you can add texture to your dining room! Adding a bit of pattern play like floral placemats or a geometric lamp can soften up the harshness of the clean lines and make your dining room much more inviting. Sometimes being simpler can still mean the bolder the better.View this post on Instagram
Have lots of plants
Nature is one of the key design influences of any Scandi space, so potted plants are a big go-to to achieve the best Scandi interior. If you’ve decided to go with a Scandi monochrome colour scheme for your dining room then scattering these small snippets of green will break up the lack of colour and tie together the beauty of your dining space. Not only will including them connect the outdoor world with the indoor, but it will add a bit of eco friendliness and an element of sustainability to your dining room, because nature never goes out of style!View this post on Instagram
Remember simplicity
The perfect Scandi dining room will exude understated elegance. With a lack of visual clutter, the soft colour schemes and your dining table as the rooms centrepiece, you will have created a simplistic haven ready for time well-spent with the family. Using the small ways that we’ve suggested to add depth to your airy space you should have created a simple yet attractive space that doesn’t feel empty, but instead feels warm, cosy and welcoming.View this post on Instagram