Hygge is actually pronounced as Hoo-Gah and originates from Norway. Although it is popular all over the Scandinavian countries, it has become popular all over the world. Hygge basically translates to cosiness or creating a soothing atmosphere. And it is so easy to create from home. There is so much that you can do to create a soothing atmosphere at home, hygge lighting is one of these relaxing ideas.
There are many ways to create hygge lighting in your home. But whatever way you choose, I am sure it will give you a feeling of peace, quiet and relaxation. Here are some great ideas to help you with your hygge journey.
Instant Hygge With Candles
We all light candles at home. Whether it is to remember someone special, to get rid of a lingering smell or just to make it cosy. But lighting candles instantly makes you feel relaxed, especially as the nights get darker. When we have a bath, we light candles to help us relax. So why not light them to make your whole house a relaxing place to be.
Lighting candles can make a lovely cosy evening with your partner, for extra cosiness grab a hot chocolate and blanket. If you light candles throughout the day, they do not only make your house cosy. They also make your home welcoming to other people too.
Your candles do not need to be special; they do not need to be fragrant. They can be plain white pillar candles placed inside a jar (a jam jar or curry sauce jar works well). A third of Danes light more than 5 candles at any one time. and most of them light candles every day.
Candles are also cheap; you can pick them up in pound shops but they tend not to last as long. You can buy candles that burn for hours and hours. Those are the candles that you want to buy. Of course, you don’t leave candles burning for hours, but they will last longer if you buy long-lasting candles.
Another idea is to place LED candles around your room and just switch them on and off as you need them. You do not need to worry about accidental burns either.
Hygge Lamps
When it comes to hygge lighting in your home, you need to keep it soft and yellow. But to get the hygge effect, you need to choose your lamps carefully. The secret to good hygge lighting is to create soothing areas of light within the room that you are in. So, the more lights you have at a lower temperature, the better your hygge feeling. One of the hygge rules is that if the lighting looks like the sunset, then you are doing hygge perfectly well.
One way of achieving hygge lighting when you want it is to buy lighting that works with Alexa or Google. You can change from bright white light to soft low lighting in a second. It will really set your mood for a cosy time with your family or partner.
Filament light bulbs give an orange glow from lamps and ceiling lights. Although this might not be ideal for your everyday lighting, you are halfway there to hygge lighting if you use one.
You need to think about how you place your lighting too. For the full hygge effect, you need to place lamps Make the most of the corners and place lamps there. Pendant ceiling lamps help to create the hygge look. and you can finish the look with a Scandinavian lamp shade.
Fairy Lights
Soft white fairy lights are great for hygge lighting. You can buy some white or yellow fairy lights to add to your home, especially around Christmas. But look in Scandinavian shops like Ikea and Flying Tiger to get some awesome fairy lights. Fairy lights are not just for Christmas, they are also for Hygge!
