Happy home, happy life: Our home environment is a pillar for the good life. Our homes are reflective of ourselves and our overall satisfaction with life. If we’re content with our lives, we’re more likely to put effort into making our homes cozy and welcoming. And vice versa: the happier we are in our homes, …
The Scandinavia design philosophy The environment we are surrounded by greatly impacts our state of mind. A cluttered interior can make us feel stressed out and restless, whereas a harmonious and beautifully decorated space can help us feel relaxed, clear-minded, and even happy. But a great design has to do more than look good. This …
The Danish concept of hygge is an essential concept for Nordic living. Danes speak about hygge all the time. It has almost become a national symbol, a part of our self-understanding, which Danes use when describing who they are and what they are about. Hygge is also historically related to the Scandinavian design tradition. We …
Today , March 20th, it’s international happiness day. It is also the tenth anniversary of the World Happiness Report, published this week. The report uses global survey data to report how people see their own happiness in 155 countries worldwide. The World Happiness Report 2022 reveals a bit of light in challenging times, and once …
