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PRO INSTALLER DECEMBER 2016
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DANISH COOL HOTS UP
Tradespeople often like to keep a weather eye on home interior styles. But not since the
rise of the ‘grey’ trend have they seen a craze like the Danish one sweeping the nation.
‘Hygge’ - pronounced hoogahr - is the Danish way of
life that home and interiors
magazines tell us we’re all
desperate to adopt this winter. It’s about wrapping up
warm, spending more time
with family and friends and
embracing all things cosy,
and the focus is hugely on
the home.
LEDHut.co.uk’s lighting consultant Chris Evans and interiors
expert Katie Glenn from JulianCharles.co.uk have been giving
out top tips for transforming
homes into ‘hygge’ sanctuaries.
Katie said: “Hygge is all about
texture. Adding texture to a home
will instantly make it feel warmer and more cosy. Chunky knits
and throws layered up on a sofa
or bed are a simple way of doing
this. Adding extra cushions to
the sofa will also build texture.
Faux fur and soft mohair are great
options.
“People want to make their
home a place where they can just
sit and enjoy the simple pleasures
in life whether that’s a mug of hot
chocolate or a nice glass of wine
in front of the fire. This means attention to detail is crucial. People
are thinking about colour palettes
that will feel warm and comforting
particularly during the winter.
“Start with a base palette of
greys and browns, then add in in
some warmth with rich wine red
accents using statement curtains
or decorative cushions.”
Chris Evans from LEDHut.co.uk
says: “Lighting can really transform
a room making it feel warmer or
cooler at the flick of a switch. For
lighting that casts a warm glow
within your home it’s important to
have a variety of different options so that you can alter them
depending on your mood. Dimmer
switches are a really useful tool
allowing you to lower the lights
when it’s cold and rainy outside
and will allow candles and warm
fairy lights come into their own.”
He continued: “Candles are a crucial part of hygge that can create
a real feeling of intimacy within
the home, whilst being relatively
inexpensive. If you aren’t keen on
naked flames - particularly around
children or pets - opt for real
wax LED powered candles. Dot
them around your home to create
a warm cosy glow. It’s all about
recreating that homely open fire
feeling.
“Finally if candles and fairy
lights aren’t your thing, think
about switching up your existing
lighting. Filament bulbs in warm
whiter are a very simple upgrade
that make a fantastic focal point
in any room. Try them without
lampshades to really embrace
Scandi-chic.”
LEDHut.co.uk
JulianCharles.co.uk
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