Beautiful Blankets and Throws

With the nights growing colder, there’s something so comforting about wrapping yourself up in a blanket, and your options are endless. Cashmere, wool, and chunky knits are the epitome of cosy luxury, and the more layers the better. Fabrics add another element to even the cosiest of spaces, and bring the ultimate “lived-in” feel to a room. Consider draping throws over your furniture for a cosy, inviting look (bonus points if the colours contrast), or place a basket of folded blankets by your armchair or sofa. Opt for warming, wintery tones such as earthy browns, deep reds, or creams.

Delectable Drinks

A welcoming, warm drink on a cold night can feel like hygge in a mug. The winter months are perfect for drinks that place warming spices and flavours front and centre of their offering. From a traditional hot chocolate, to mulled pear juice, to cinnamon and clove tea (or a hot toddy, eggnog, and clementine whisky for those partial to a drop of alcohol!), these warming drinks are the perfect accompaniment to falling temperatures.

To enhance the hygge atmosphere, serve your drinks in beautifully crafted mugs or teacups. Handmade or hand-painted mugs (featuring seasonal scenes of course) or earthy stoneware will make even the most simple drinks taste luxurious.

Cosy Clothing

Hygge doesn’t stop at your home – it’s also about what you wear. Soft, oversized knitwear, cashmere scarves, and cosy socks become functional and indulgent essentials, perfect for when the chill sets in.

A cosy and luxurious wardrobe is best cultivated from clothing made from natural fibres such as cashmere, merino wool, or organic cotton. These materials are breathable, warm, and soft against your skin. Layering items makes for extra comfort and warmth, aligning perfectly with the hygge aesthetic.

Whether you’re spending the day working from home or hunkering down for a relaxed evening, your clothing should feel like an extension of the comfort and warmth that you embrace during this season.

Luxurious Lighting

Nothing says luxury like a softly-lit room, and the right lighting can transform your home into a serene hideaway. Lamps will provide a warmer, softer glow than overhead lights (and will complement your scented candles), creating that perfect hygge feel. Make sure to avoid harsh, bright lights that can feel clinical warm-toned bulbs, which cast a gentle, golden glow in the room as natural light becomes increasingly scarce.

Table and floor lamps create pockets of warm light throughout the room, and those with wooden or ceramic bases best encompass cosy luxury. Alternatively, dimmable lights allow you to adjust the brightness as you see fit. You could even hang fairy lights around the room to create a magical glow.

With the going back of the clocks comes longer evenings, and hygge invites us to embrace the changing season with open arms. This winter, seize the opportunity to slow down your every day and embrace the simple pleasures in life with these tips on how to achieve the ultimate luxurious hygge, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary during the darker months.