CONVERSATION Shortlisted for the Oxford Dictionaries’ ‘Word of the Year’ in 2016, the term hygge only recently became recognisable around the world. But for Danish speakers, both the word and the concept have been around far longer. Pronounced ‘hoo-guh’, hygge is defined as ‘a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well
being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)’. In practice, it involves small pleasures, the comfort of loved ones, and ultimate forms of relaxation.
Once this Scandinavian concept went international, it became an instant hit in all forms of design - particularly in interiors. But the general tenets of hygge can apply to your garden too, along with plenty of benefits. A hygge garden is an intentional space with a focus…
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SA Garden and Home (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2023