Hygge Scandinavian Christmas Bedroom

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Christmas is the most hectic time of the year, so wouldn’t it be nice if you could wind things down a notch in your bedroom? Imagine having a space that helps you relax without giving up the Christmas charm you crave in December.

It sounds like you need a little hygge (pronounced hue-guh).

The Danish concept of hygge is about finding comfort in simplicity. Think cosy nights by a crackling wood fire and the comfort of a squishy pair of slippers.

The simple things in life are the most enjoyable, if only for a fleeting moment.

The Norwegian equivalent to the Scandinavian term is koselig, describing a way of living that combines nature, companionship, and cosiness. It promotes personal well-being, and it also happens to be a great way to make your bedroom Christmassy.

Here’s everything you need to know:

What is the practice of hygge?

Hygge is the Scandinavian practice of creating intimacy in interior spaces. Enjoying life’s simple pleasures in quiet, cosy rooms promotes well-being and helps us unwind, creating a peacefulness sometimes lacking in many areas today.

Practising hygge requires banishing clutter, embracing nature, favouring simplistic furniture, living with only the basics you need, and designing tactile and cosy spaces. You aim to develop a feeling of contentment and well-being.

How does hygge relate to Christmas?

Christmas is hectic while the hygge is peaceful. The two go together beautifully, helping you embrace Christmas in a way that doesn’t muddle your mind.

Safe spaces are crucial when people deal with anxiety, stress, depression, and overwhelming feelings. Your bedroom is the best place to be, and hygge will help you get through Christmas (as well as other hectic times) in a way that works for you.

How to make a hygge Christmas bedroom

Here’s how to embrace hygge in your bedroom this Christmas.

Embrace nature and its revitalising energy

Hygge embraces nature, so your bedroom needs plants and live greenery this Christmas. English ivy is an excellent choice for shelves and tables because it lasts all year and trails down, creating a beautiful living display.

Holly is another excellent option, especially varieties with red berries. Festive holly trees are a perfect choice for room corners, and they last all year.

In summer, you can plant them outside to give them a fresh lease of life. Very hygge!

Banish clutter

Christmas is the worst time of the year for clutter, so it goes dead against the practice of Hygge, which banishes clutter entirely.

The best way to embrace Christmas while practising Hygge is to choose a single large piece of Christmas décor, like a twig birch Christmas tree. Keeping things simple with one part of décor will ensure your hygge transformation stays on track.

Soften spaces

Banish metal and glass furniture for wooden furniture. Embrace chunky, knitted fabrics for throws and rugs.

Baskets should be weaved, and colour combinations should make you feel comfortable rather than something that looks good in a magazine.

However, the most effective way to soften your bedroom decor is with curved furniture and rounded corners. This simple tweak will make your bedroom feel more hygge and give you scope to make your bedroom feel Christmassy.

Light some candles

With hygge, candlelight is always preferable to artificial light. The soft, warm glow from a flickering candle soothes the soul and feels very Christmassy.

Choose candles with festive scents like cinnamon, gingerbread, frankincense, and peppermint to take this idea to another level. For whole-room lighting, consider a tiered candle holder that can flood your room with light.

Separate spaces with fairy lights

Your bed is your sanctuary, your desk is for working, and your chair is for reading. It sounds so obvious, yet so many people muddle spaces together.

This Christmas, you can separate all your areas with nothing more than fairy lights.

Hang different coloured fairy lights above your bed than against your walls to drape your bed in an additional light flow. Orange and warm white are good options for beds, with cool colours like blue and white best for walls.

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