Hygge bedroom ideas for a cosy and cocooning atmosphere
Posted on 18th November 2024
The Danish concept of hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’) is a way of life that’s become more popular in the UK over the last years, despite it originating back in the 18th century.
What is the aim of hygge? To achieve deep contentment in your soul while letting go of the busy world around you – something that many of us can probably get on board with. Now, it’s said that this contentment can be derived from practising simple comforts – whether it’s the feeling of cosiness you get from being wrapped up snugly in a blanket or the satisfaction from enjoying good food. But how does this translate to your bedroom?
KBB journo Laurie Davidson has looked at how you can adapt the principles of this Danish lifestyle practice into your own bedroom design…
In this hygge bedroom, layered rugs and plenty of blankets and cushions create a cosy feel. The Abigail Ahern curtain in Nola Camo from Hillarys, starting from £176, adds another layer of softness to the scheme.
Easy ways of designing a hygge bedroom
To begin with, it’s important to prioritise that feeling of cosiness with your furnishings, using lots of touchy-feely materials – and not just in the winter. Layering soft bedding and chunky knit or textured throws, for example, will evoke a comforting, inviting atmosphere that you’ll want to relax in, as will adding rugs to hard flooring to soften the effect.
This Luxury Linen king duvet cover drenched in a warming barley shade, £245, from Cox & Cox is perfect for keeping warm during the colder months.
Then there’s the colour palette; soothing, earthy colours are ideal for creating a hygge environment in your bedroom – nothing too stark or cold. With comfort the order of the day, look at your bed headboard to ensure it’s a comfy backdrop to sit up against, if you like to enjoy a morning cuppa in bed or some night-time reading. Plenty of plump cushions will help create a hygge bedroom, too.
Soft lighting is essential – avoid bright ceiling lights and go for a mix of lamps instead, with warm white bulbs. Finish by nurturing yourself with a self-care nighttime routine to melt away the day’s stresses as soon as you enter your bedroom, and be sure to get some solitude and a good night’s sleep.
To get your moodboard going, we’ve gathered some of our favourite cosy and cocooning hygge-style bedroom designs…
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Embrace earthy colours for a soothing hygge bedroom. Classic jute rug, from £99; boucle throw, £45; cushions, from £19.50; checked seersucker bedding set, £55; Sydney table lamp, £39.50, all Marks & Spencer.Factor in touchy-feely cushions, throws and bedding you’ll long to be curled up in. Sloane king-size fluted boucle bed, £1499, Atkin & Thyme.If you love reading in bed, make sure to opt for a bed frame with a comfy headboard. Egerie curved headboard beige boucle ottoman storage bed, £399.99 for a double, from Daals. To achieve a hygge bedroom, keep a clean and clutter-free space. String System in white, from £46; Swing cabinet with swing door, from £282, and Museum side table, £245, String Furniture.Drench your bedroom in warm, neutral shades for a calming effect. Evesham ottoman bed, £549.99, Oak Furnitureland.From soft furnishings to furniture, invest in quality pieces which you can enjoy for years to come. Fox cashmere throw, £675; Linen cushions, from £219; Alaia marble cube side table in Monet, £1380, and Cape Jasmine rug, price on application, all from Collection Noir.It doesn’t get cosier than being bundled up in earthy, tactile bed linen. Natural Seersucker Stripe 100% cotton bed linen, £75 for a double duvet cover, Secret Linen Store. Enhance the aesthetics of your hygge bedroom while setting a cosy atmosphere with the help of stylish lighting. Boston round metal diffuser wall light in Brass, from £75 for a 13-inch light, and Alabaster dual lit table light, £145, Industville.Sleep every night like you’re on cloud nine with a squishy bed like the Beddy-Byes headboard by Loaf.Indulge in comfort by layering soft bedding and textured knit or throws. Linen bed sheets in White, from £40 for a pillowcase pair, Scooms. Grey doesn’t have to mean cold – warm your scheme up with taupe-coloured bedding, mood lighting and tan seating solutions. Barbo sateen duvet cover set in Sand, £84.99 for a double, JYSK.Decorate your hygge bedroom with an abundance of cushions and stylish rugs to soften the look of your scheme and add an extra layer of comfort. Iris bed frame, from £795 for a double, Button & Sprung.
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