Photograph by Ryan Hayslip
In Denmark, the word hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) conjures up an abstract notion of coziness, harmony, intimacy, and togetherness. Danes live and die by this concept, and they’re consistently named some of the happiest people on earth. They’re also design fanatics, although hygge—said to originate from the archaic Norwegian word hugge, translating roughly to “hug”—is more of a feeling than an aesthetic. It connotes a relaxed, mindful, egalitarian lifestyle—made easier with glowing candlelight, a steaming mug, and a snug throw.
Photograph courtesy of Hans Wegner
Hans Wegner “Papa Bear” chair and footstool designed in 1950, $15,000, 1stdibs.com
Photograph by Ryan Hayslip
WoodKith live-edge wooden coasters, $50 for a set of four, woodkith.com
Honeycomb Studio metallic black porcelain tumbler, $18, honeycomb-studio.com
Photograph by Ryan Hayslip
Himalayan Candles refillable 16-ounce mango wood spice candle in Woodsmoke, $44, Candlefish, candlefish.com
Photograph courtesy of Waterworks
Waterworks .25 freestanding bathtub, $11,811, waterworks.com
Photograph courtesy of Sugarboo
Nathalie Lété Black Forest wallpaper, $625 per roll, Sugarboo & Co., sugarbooandco.com
Photograph courtesy of Switch Modern
Santa & Cole Maija pendant lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, $990, Switch Modern, switchmodern.com
Photograph courtesy of Switch Modern
Santa & Cole Cesta table lamp by Miguel Milá, $1,285, Switch Modern
Photograph courtesy of Rejuvenation
Steele canvas and leather log carrier, $129, Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com
Photograph by Ryan Hayslip
Alicia Adams Alpaca ribbed hot water bottle, $125, shopgramercy.com
Photograph by Ryan Hayslip
Charlotte Smith Studios hand-thrown porcelain mugs, $40–$50 each, Young Blood Boutique, youngbloodboutique.com
Photograph courtesy of Acne Studios
Acne Studios Lysa wool stone beige sweater, $420, acnestudios.com
Photograph courtesy of Bungalow Classic
Arteriors Emmett cocktail table in washed gray finish, $1,140, Bungalow Classic, bungalowclassic.com
Photograph by Ryan Hayslip
Pine Cone Hill pink pom pom throw, $112, Peridot, simplyperidot.com
Pine Cone Hill chunky knit throw, $180, Peridot
Zoeppritz Serenity throw in faux fur, $595, zoeppritz.com
This article appears in our Winter 2017 issue of Atlanta Magazine’s HOME.
