HOME EDITION
Bad weather often means more hours spent indoors, so winter can be a dismal time for many. By making a few simple tweaks to our homes, we can create our own hygge: relaxing spaces that offer rest and respite, making this season a time to look forward to. In short, cosy homes can help us perfect the art of ‘wintering’. Colour is a great place to start. Fred Horlock, design director at Neptune, which has a store in Harston, says: “Embrace earthy tones such as deep rusts and browns, which can be introduced through textured throws and rugs.” Dominic Myland, CEO of paint brand Mylands, suggests: “Enveloping a room in a single colour, particularly deep neutrals like our Egerton Place or darker shades like Burlington Arcade, creates an intimate feel that’s also luxurious and dramatic.”
Creative director and co-founder of Yes Colours Emma Bestley says: “For a cocooning atmosphere, drench the entire room in deep, jewel-like tones such as rich plums, warm oranges and forest greens.” You can also introduce colour by choosing statement furniture. “Opt for pieces that will enhance the room’s overall cosiness, such as soft green and mushroom,” advises Kate Palmer, creative director at The Painted Furniture Company. Berry and burgundy are on trend too, and will bring a feeling of quiet luxury when paired with shades from nature, such as forest green, says Georgia Metcalfe, founder of the French Bedroom Company. Meanwhile, Shelley Cochrane, accessories buyer at Furniture Village, picks teal as her colour of the season. “Colour-drench the space in this opulent shade, from
ith long nights upon us, nothing appeals more than getting comfortable at home with a warm drink and a good book. In Denmark, this feeling is truly embedded in the country’s culture through the notion of hygge, which encompasses the wellbeing that comes from simple pleasures in life. Lighting a room with candles, curling up by a flickering fire or snuggling under a warm blanket are all elements of a hygge lifestyle.
CHOOSE COLOURS WISELY Specialists from Neptune (left) and Mylands (above) recommend darker, visually striking tones for keeping the winter months vivid
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