2018: HYGGE

HYGGE: (promounced Hoo-Gah) 

A Danish word, used for a special feeling or moment. A term for both home and personal lifestyle, that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. "Hyggee" focuses on living in the present and enjoying comfortable, familiar, and intimate elements in your life and home.  For example an evening ritual of a cup of hot cocoa or candlelit hurricanes on a dark winter evening.  

Here are a few ideas to make your home more Hygge for 2018: 

1.) Turn down the lights and introduce candles:

2.) Add cozy throws and pillows: 

3.) Take time to get away from your screens (computer, cell phone, TV, etc.) Enjoy reading or spending time with family and friends: 

4.) Decorate using calming neutrals:

2018: SO LONG WHITE KITCHENS?

I will always love a classic, clean, white kitchen...but color is becoming increasingly popular.  Here are a few of my favorite kitchen palettes for 2018.  

 

And if you can not commit to blue kitchen, maybe try an accent color for your kitchen island, like this AGA Design project from 2016.  

Photo by Sarah Winchester Studios, other images via Pinterest

2018: COLOR & THE ART OF SILENCE

During a time when we are constantly connected, I think we are finally acknowledging the beauty of silence.  Sherwin Williams's color forecast for 2018, is a perfect example of this in the home.  Their "Sincerity" pairing features a quiet, but very rich palette.  Proving "less is more as we're de-cluttering...Blending in is the new standing out... (and) flaws are treasured." www.sherwin-williams.com