Holiday Hygge - At Home For The Season
While staying at home is nothing new in 2020, many of us are preparing to hunker down for the holiday season. If you’re feeling a little blue about missing out on large family gatherings or travel, one way to brighten your mood is to give your space a cozy, hygge-driven refresh to ensure an inspiring holiday backdrop.
Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment. Pretty much spot-on for creating holiday vibes. Explore below some of our favorite inspo on how to create that special feeling, complete with (of course) lots of art and beautiful framing.
Sumptuous Velvet + Curated Picture Frame Ledge
Part of the magical hygge feeling is the ability to mix moods, textures and eclectic items seamlessly. Below, a rich velvet sofa is contrasted by a simple picture frame ledge complete with not only minimalist art, but books, candles and other collectibles. (Picture frame ledges, BTW, are great alternative to the traditional gallery wall that leaves your walls much more hole-free.)
Image via thenordroom.com.
Rustic Materials + Grand Elements
This stunning photo from The Cottage Journal is exactly where we would want to wind down on Christmas Eve. Beyond the dream fireplace in the bedroom, the cozy, wintry feeling is made more interesting by the mix of rustic elements like wood beams and stone, with grand touches like the chandelier and, of course, the ornate frame that draws your eye to the mantel.
Image via The Cottage Journal.
Simplicity + Special Touches
Even though hygge often conjures images of eclectic, overstuffed spaces - you can still achieve that same warm, holiday atmosphere with a much cleaner palette. Here, a fresh and crisp fireplace is accented by greenery, candles, stockings and a simple, but striking, round mirror.
Image via hellocentralavenue.com.
Tons of Art + Tons of Books
This is definitely a more is more approach but one that feels like inspired, organized chaos. A wall of diverse, framed art with a packed bookshelf and lots of leather and wood is sure to create that homey, lived-in feeling that makes you want to curl up or play cards all night.
Image via Pinterest.
Ready for more inspiration? Check out our other holiday hygge ideas over on our Pinterest board. If your own holiday decor refresh plans include more art + framing, you know where to find us!