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Saturday, January 26th, 2019
Can you picture yourself curling under the sheets in this Fine Furniture Design Bedroom Bedford Pineapple Post Queen Bed? The vision’s just perfect.
The chill in the air just confirms that winter is still around. It is quite appealing to just crawl under the sheets and just hibernate. But this hibernation will only be made possible by comfortable and soft mattress and pillows.
The great news is, if your bed still isn’t on par with the standards of comfort, then you still have time to transform it. And as soon as you’re done changing a few things, you can already curl up in your comfy bed and sleep through the cold weather.
So, what should you do to achieve this level of comfort?
Change the Sheets
Altering the sheets will make a big difference. Don’t worry, it’s not too late. Sure, you could use the cotton sheets still but you might miss out on the warmth and comfort that different options could offer.
Take, for instance, some new flannel sheets. These are soft and warm but they are also durable. Do you wanna have a more luxurious sheet? Then opt for silk. This is also a naturally hypoallergenic material. It is even better than cotton when it comes to insulation, meaning, you’ll feel warmer under silk sheets.
If you’re not thinking of buying new sets of sheets for now, then you can just pile the blankets and add to the thickness of the current layer. This is definitely not the best option especially when you easily sweat under thick sheets.
Use an Electric Blanket or Heating Pad
You might have observed that even when you have already added more blankets that the temperature is still too cold; if this is the case, then you can warm up the bed by using an electric blanket. Use this before you slip under the sheets.
Use a bit of caution when using a heating pad or an electric blanket, though. Be sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions as well as other safety tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation International.
Add More Pillows and Throws
You don’t just add warmth when you put more throws and pillows inside the bedroom, you also create texture.
Scour your closets for the pillows and throws that have rich and luxurious materials. The bedroom design can be infused with materials such as fur, leather, velvet, and cable knit. You can stick to just one texture or experiment with several others. You can always layer should you consider having more than one.
A faux fur throw that’s carefully placed in an accent chair or on the foot of a bed is the best scene-stealer. It is also awesome for those chilly nights.
Flannel can also be a rich, luxurious alternative for a fluffy surface. It is also known to be an effective material that retains heat.
Ample Lighting
Since you’ll have longer nights, you need to plan how to light the bedroom. Since there’s an apparent lack of sunshine, you can scatter the lights all around the bedroom so that you’ll achieve a glow that will make it appear that you’re illuminating from within.
You may use incandescent lamps so you can have a warmer glow inside this room. Such bulbs mimic the sun’s glow. To optimize the impact, you can have multiple bulbs or sconces flanking your bed. If not, then the go-to lighting fixture is a chandelier.
Enough candles in the room (just be careful that you don’t start a fire) could help you achieve hygge.
Use Lighter Colors
The Scandi design often incorporates light colors even inside the bedroom. Where else can you better get some design tips than the Scandinavians themselves? They have the longest winter seasons so they know how to design their homes during such times.
Infuse shades of white, gray, and pale blues in the bedroom.
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Thursday, October 25th, 2018
TheAmerican Leather Living Room Recliner Chair AST-REC-ST spells comfort and simplicity to a T.
The nights of fall are ever drawing closer to the even colder winter evenings. Your days are going to get more hectic so your nights have to be restful to compensate for the eventful mornings and afternoons. Did you know that the Danes have been listed as one of the happiest people in the world? They all attest to one thing – hygge.
The whole point of hygge is living a lifestyle of warmth and calm. Pronounced as hue-gah or hoo-gah, this is the term used by Norwegians to describe wellbeing. This is the way of life of the Danish.
Hygge began in the 18th century. This appeared in the writings of that time and has long since remained as a wonderful lifestyle embraced by many.
Hygge transcends winters through summers, although, it becomes an even more apparent style when the cold season is at its peak. The power of this style is able to downplay the bleak, dark winters as it has made happy people out of those that do not see the rays of the sun for a long time.
Often referred to as togetherness or coziness, it is not the literal translation of the Danish term, though. No English word can aptly describe it, hence its meaning is a bit hazy.
What the world knows is that hygge is a mood or feeling more than anything else. This can also be used as a state of mind, too. It can be used to describe a warm bath one moment, then it can be the style of a home on the next instance.
You can also be hygge when you’re enjoying a mug of hot cocoa while curled up and reading your favorite novel. Hygge also means intimacy. It can also be a social event or gathering for the family.
Since hygge is all about being warm and cozy, it’s a must to choose your lighting fixture well. TheUttermost Lamps and Lighting Brant Aged Brass 8 Light Chandelier 21316 is one such choice.
How to Hygge
Invest in a lot of candles. It is believed that Scandinavian countries including Denmark, of course, are the biggest consumers of candles annually. Whether you prefer scented or unscented, it really doesn’t matter. But Skandinavisk, a Danish brand, has come up with a hygge fragrance with hints of baked strawberry cakes, brewed tea, rose petals, and even wild mint.
The next step is to add textures. Warmth and coziness are instantly added to a habitat when the eyes see soft textures and if the hands feel the lushness of fabrics. Imagine adding knitted cushions, fluffy woolen rugs, and fur throws – these are capable of stylizing your home while providing the needed comfort.
Add a roaring fire in the furnace and some soft candle lights and you’ve set up the perfect hygge.
The third concept that you must remember is that the simple things are welcome in a Danish home. There is no pressing need to overhaul your home. Just treat yourself to an afternoon tea, immerse in a bubble bath or create a gallery of your favorite paintings and you’ve just achieved hygge, too.
The fourth step is to update your clothing. Invest in loose tops, onesies, harem trousers, and just about any comfortable piece of clothing. The more relaxed you are when wearing the clothes, the more that you should seriously consider it to become a part of your wardrobe.
Hygge also means being with friends and enjoying a social gathering. Whether this is a simple dinner or a more complex party, the idea is to have fun while eating wholesome foods.
Plan all those winter nights when you would gather together your family or your friends in front of the fireplace. Now don’t think that hygge is all about staying indoors. You can still wear warm clothing and circle roundabout the fire pit – this, too, is very much a hygge experience.
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Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
The Century Furniture Living Room Fox Tuxedo Chair AE-11-1068 is made with sturdy Scandinavian leather.
Scandinavian or Nordic style remains to be one of the most sought-after looks by interior designers, critics, and homeowners. It is especially popular this last quarter of the year because of the Christmas season. All things hygge seems to fascinate people globally. But what features totally describe the Nordic look?
Believe it or not, there are some popular myths about this look. If you’re not careful, you could fall into the same trap and end up making your home look like it’s the land of the frost giants.
Myth #1: Scandinavian Style Means All White
While Nordic nations do love white interiors because of its light-giving properties (remember how dark it could get during those long wintry months?), it could also cause depression when not used with care.
You still can use colors, in fact, you have a rainbow of tints and shades to choose from. The safest way to do it is to find the most gorgeous pastel colors. Imagine ice cream flavors and you have pretty much captured what a stylish Scandinavian interior should look like.
Myth #2: Scandinavian Style Is Always Minimalist
Have you seen those Nordic-style homes in interior design magazines? While almost all of them are simple and pared-down, with their unadorned rooms and shades of black and gray, the Swedes, Danes, Icelanders, Finns, and Norwegians are far from unexciting.
In fact, they also have a more exciting side to them. Adding simple potted green changes the monochrome setting in an instant. You can delight your guests with patterns and popping hues taking inspiration from Nordic arts and products.
If you have seen Josef Frank’s patterns, you will surely feel warmer and more welcome as he tries to soften neutral homes.
Myth #3: Scandinavian Style Is All Wood and Organic
Oops, wrong again.
No less than three of the Scandinavian nations are covered with lush forests so it is not a surprise that they are default resources for many furniture and housing needs. While this is true and while organic stuff is welcome, there are many creative works out there that also spell Danish or Icelandic.
Colorful, bright patterns such as flamingos are always welcome.
Brentwood Collection features the Sadie Night Table which offers the light-colored wood requirement for your home’s Nordic look.
Myth #4: Scandinavian Style Is All About Living Close to Nature
Nordic countries are always pictured as idyllic countryside villages with gentle breezes. While there is plenty of woods and the locals do love nature and everything organic, they do not limit themselves to the stunning beauty of nature alone.
A bigger percentage of Scandinavians actually live in cities, metropolitan spaces, and towns. These are urban areas though they may not have as dense a population as New York City but, you do get the picture.
Since they, too, live in an urbanized location, it is pretty common to find the most interesting architectural features.
Myth #5: You Can Shop for Hygge
Hygge has become a catch-phrase of sorts as this has become synonymous with warmth and coziness. While tea, sheepskins, slippers, and open furnaces are the coziest things that you can have in your home, there are other ways to create hygge in your home.
Spending time with your loved ones inside your well-lit home is hygge. This is the Nordic statement for contentment inside one’s own home.
Myth #6: Scandinavian Is All Function
While Nordic style does put its emphasis on functionality, you must never forget about style. Just think of their global designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen, and Lisa Larson and you would understand that Nordic interiors are far from static.
Now that we’ve busted these six myths, are you ready to redesign your home into a more exciting Nordic theme?
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