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    Home » Home Decor

    How to Create a Cozy, Hygge Living Room this Winter

    Published: Feb 3, 2017 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 21 Comments

    Happy February, friends! Last month, I shared that my "word for the year" is hygge. Hygge is a beautiful Danish word that's hard to translate into English, but it's essentially a deep sense of coziness and well-being. I've been trying to embrace Hygge during these cold, Alberta winter months by baking more comfort foods, enjoying the company of my family and friends, doing lots of crafts, and decorating with my favourite cozy essentials. Let me share how I've decorated our living room for winter and 5 things that will help you create your own cozy, hygge space in your own home!

    This post is sponsored by Duraflame.

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Here's how our living room looks this winter. I love that it looks so warm and soft; it invites me to snuggle up on the sofa with the girls and read a book! It's so nice to have a cozy space to retreat to when it's chilly outside.

    5 Essential Elements of Cozy, Hygge Decor

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Candles

    Lighting a group of candles on the coffee table creates a calming atmosphere, and I personally enjoy at least one scented candle in the bunch to make our home smell delicious! According to Meik Wiking, author of The Little Book of Hygge, "no recipe for Hygge is complete without candles".

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Twinkle Lights

    Another source of warmth and cozy lighting is using twinkle lights or string lights in your decor. Keep a string or two around from Christmas to keep your home feeling bright and festive. I found these lit birch trees over the Holidays, and I kept one in our living room to combat the darker days of January and February.

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Fire

    If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace, lighting a warm fire is the ultimate way to add some Hygge to your space. There's nothing like the crackle of logs to instantly add a cozy feeling to any room! I use duraflame® stax® Crackling Firelogs in our fireplace because their super-duper easy to light and they have the sentimental crackling sound that I love! The logs are shaped like split wood and have the same charred appearance, but they burn better than regular firewood and they're made from 100% renewable resources.

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Wood Accessories

    There's something about real wooden decor accessories that adds character and warmth to a room. Adding in elements like natural wood tables, wooden branches and wicker baskets will make your space feel very hyggeligt.

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Pillows and Blankets

    Last but certainly not least, an abundance of soft, furry blankets and pillows will instantly add a cozy, hygge feel to any living space. Here's how I made my faux fur pillow seen above, and sheepskin rugs and faux fur blankets are also great choices to use in a cozy living room.

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Combining all of the elements above in your space will create a beautiful, warm and inviting room to share with friends and family this winter.

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Whip up your favourite comfort food for dinner, invite some people over, and then share the evening together by the fire enjoying each other's company!

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Happy hygge-ing!

    Cozy Hygge Living Room Decor Ideas for Winter

    Here's a video tour of our cozy, hygge living room:

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mila

      February 03, 2017 at 6:25 am

      Everything is so petfect. I am also trying to add this hyggy atmosphere into my dining room as Will. Thanks for inspiring me
      Greetings from Bosnia and Hercegovina
      Mila

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        February 03, 2017 at 9:40 am

        You're welcome, Mila!!

        Reply
    2. Diana Powell

      February 04, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      Great post ! I just heard of hygge this year . Very intrigued , definitely want to learn more.

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        February 05, 2017 at 8:57 pm

        Thank you, Diana!

        Reply
    3. Laurel Santos

      February 06, 2017 at 12:20 am

      This is so great! Looks really cozy. Thank for this article, Author. However, could you indicate where you got those goods so we would be guided? Hahaha thanks

      Reply
    4. Kellie

      February 06, 2017 at 7:16 am

      I love the room and the couch. Where is it from? Thanks for you blog. Love ❤️ it.

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        February 07, 2017 at 8:22 am

        Thank you, Kellie! Christina loves the couch to! It is from The Brick. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Edwige

      February 08, 2017 at 11:55 am

      Awesome post! I love the decor and all the little details! So cozy and beautiful!

      Edwige | http://www.hypnozglam.com

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        February 10, 2017 at 9:47 am

        Thank you, Edwige

        Reply
    6. Margaret @ Kitchen Frau

      February 13, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      Oh, that looks so inviting and is so inspiring. I'm going to go light some candles right now and have a little 'hygge' time in our living room. Love your blog and your videos.

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        February 16, 2017 at 11:44 am

        Enjoy yourself 🙂

        Reply
    7. Debbie

      February 08, 2018 at 11:08 am

      What colour paint do you have on the walls?

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        February 10, 2018 at 4:47 am

        Hey Debbie,
        Christina has Seashell Gray by Valspar in her living room. You can take a look at all her wall paint colours her if there is another colour your interested in.
        http://thediymommy.com/choosing-the-paint-how-to-pick-paint-colours-for-an-entire-house-our-diy-house/

        Reply

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