Holy Hygge by Jamie Erickson

Author:Jamie Erickson [Erickson, Jamie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

HYGGE ATMOSPHERE

Americans often describe Danish style as minimalistic, but that word doesn’t really paint an accurate picture of the Danes or their homes. It’s probably more appropriate to call their design aesthetic meaningfulistic. Hygge unintentionally recognizes what Multiplier Jesus displayed all those years ago: that more can be found by way of less. When outfitting their homes, the Danes quiet their spaces, avoiding the urge to fill a room with trends and momentary passions. Instead, they decorate with clean lines and muted colors. Owning less helps them fully appreciate what they do own even more.3

Because they tend to spend quite a bit of time indoors, especially in the winter, they don’t mind making long-term investments in furniture in order to buy something that will last. They choose beautiful yet functional, quality over quantity. To our American standards, a Danish home might feel sparse. Perhaps that’s because we tend to only think of atmosphere in terms of decor—things we can see. Art on the wall, farmhouse style knickknacks on the shelves, a stack of photography books collecting dust on the coffee table—this is the stuff of American coziness. Danish design, however, better mirrors a Garden-like atmosphere, appealing to all five senses. The crackling of a fire creates a mood. Comfy chairs draped with fleece blankets caress a space with warmth and comfort. Open windows, hand-crafted wooden accents, and pots of flowering greenery welcome the scents and Garden-like atmosphere indoors. A mug of something hot and delicious creates a finishing touch that says, “Sit and stay awhile.” Danes give their attention to creating a home that doesn’t just look good but also feels good.

Light always seems to get the last word in Danish design. Due to its geographical position in the northern hemisphere, Denmark experiences very few daylight hours during the winter months. Some days, the sun only shows itself for seven hours. Candles are their simple solution, making Denmark the country that burns the most candles per year in the entire world. Lavende lys, or “living light” as they are called, not only provide necessary illumination but also a gentle ambiance that can’t be replicated by an electric lightbulb. Candles are “instant hygge,” bringing light into the dark.4

In Denmark, window treatments are left open even at night, allowing passersby to see the candles and the life happening inside, giving everyone in the community a sense of security and connectedness. When Danes see candles flickering through windowpanes, they know someone is there. They know they’re not alone. This simple feeling of community provides a sense of safety.

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