As the cold settles in for the season and the Holidays fast approach, we seek out the warmth and cosiness of the holiday home.
No matter how you feel about the Holiday Season – how you celebrate or even whether or not you partake at all in the Holiday craziness – it’s a time that we seem universally drawn indoors. We crave the holiday home. Give us a cosy fire, warm candlelight, a comfy chair, a cup of tea, and for many of us a good book and, well, we’ll see you in March!
Yes, of course, it’s the cold weather. But, the ever-shorter days, fresh layers of clean, crisp snow, and the impending winter solstice lend themselves to an innate feeling of festive warmth, rest, and connection – to our loved ones, but also to home.
The holiday home – the hygge home
It’s not really that complicated – it’s likely encoded in our DNA. Certainly for those of us in the Northern hemisphere! It’s the feeling of hygge.
Pronounced “hoo-ga”, hygge is a Danish concept that’s difficult to define in one word. But, generally speaking, it encompasses a sense or feeling of well-being and cosy contentment and an appreciation of the simple things.
Abundant natural light and materials, simplicity, comfort, cosiness, warmth. It’s serene and inviting; an indoor environment that promotes good health and wellness any time of year. But, during the crazy and stressful Holiday Season, it’s particularly potent and alluring.
Round home living = hygge
We, at Mandala Custom Homes (MCH), love the concept of hygge. Our business is based on similar principles, after all. But, round home living also supports the hygge lifestyle – they’re wonderfully aligned!
As with the Danes and hygge, from the pithouses of the indigenous peoples of North America to the igloos of the Inuit to the gers, or yurts, of the nomads of Mongolia, humans are drawn to circular living. For many of the same reasons as hygge.
Inspired by the simplicity of nature, round home living is peaceful and harmonious and peaceful. MCH round homes incorporate abundant light and panoramic views – a unique connection to the outdoor natural world. We design the space to help the homeowner feel peaceful, safe, nurtured, and rested. The curved walls create an indoor living environment that promotes relaxation, rejuvenation, and inspiration.
Hygge simplicity for the Holidays
No matter how you plan to spend this month or the Holidays, it’s easy to enjoy a bit of the hygge lifestyle – we recommend it for your general well-being! Here’s how:
- Keep decor simple – neutral, soft, and warm
- Bring in the light – throw open the curtains!
- Add more candles – rather than lights, burn your favourite candles
- Create a cosy space – your favourite chair and blanket
- Surround yourself with things you love – artwork, family photos
- Bring nature indoors – plants, wood, glass
- Focus on simplicity – declutter. Recycle and donate.
- Put your devices aside – take a break from the endless demands of your phone. Even if only for a couple of hours each day!
- Do some baking – ’nuff said!😉
Would you like more information about the many benefits of an MCH round home? Talk to us – we’ve got so much to tell you!
And so, in the spirit of hygge and all things warm, comfy, cosy, and home… from all of us at Mandala Custom Homes, we wish you all the very best during this Holiday Season and for the New Year!