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24 Dec

How Hygge! Five Ways to Make Your Home More Cozy

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The Danish word “Hygge,” which roughly translates to “coziness,” has been popular the last number of years – and who doesn’t love being cozy? Here are five ways to make your home more hygge that appeal to each of the senses.

  1. Sight: Light it up!

Few things are cozier than the warm glow of ambient light. Light the fire or light some candles for instant comfy. Don’t have a fireplace? Real candles aren’t your thing? Consider getting battery-operated candles or turning on some twinkling lights. If all else fails, turn to YouTube and curl up in front of a holiday yule log video.

  1. Hearing: Turn up the Tunes!

 Everyone has different tastes in music; what’s music to someone’s ears may be noise to another’s. Soft tunes such as acoustic or “candlelight” music tend to comfort the auditory senses more than upbeat music or heavy metal. (“Metal” even sounds cold!)

  1. Taste: Pour Yourself a Cuppa!

Having a warm cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate is akin to getting a hug from the inside. Everything from the steam rising from the mug, to the warmth of the ceramic, to the smell of the delectable drink, to the taste on your tongue says, “Cozy!”

  1. Smell: The Sense Most Closely Tied to Memory

Like music, scent is inherently personal: what smells good to one person could be off putting to someone else. Certain smells, however, are fairly universally appealing: pop some baking in the oven, boil some aromatics on the stove, or diffuse your favourite essential oil blend to fill the air with the sweet smell of comfort.

  1. Touch: Cuddle up!

 Textiles are the easiest way to invite hygge into your home. From cozy throws, to textured sweaters and fuzzy slippers, blanketing yourself is the pinnacle of hygge.

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