Hygge is a term which described feeling good in a Scandinavian - or more precise: Danish - way. This trend meets the basic needs of cosiness, well-being and relaxation.
Cosiness
Cosiness is created by familiar symmetrical patterns, which are either borrowed from nature or inspired by basic geometric shapes and their functional, simple beauty. Warm, light and pastel colours provide a friendly character, while shades of green and brown as well as nude underline the homely feeling.
Well-being
Our senses constantly suggest a feeling of well-being or discomfort. That is why the hygge style is entirely based on structures, e.g. embossing, reliefs, pleasant surface materials such as linen, cotton and lambswool and/or wallpapers with material imitations. Deceptively real wood looks appeal to the visual and haptic sense and create a sense of comfort.
Relaxation
With coordinated and shaded colours as well as patterns that calm the mind instead of challenging it, wallpaper can have a relaxing effect. In terms of patterns, foliage of all kinds (including stylised tree leaves and ferns) is amongst the firm favourites. Romantic typographies and minimalist graphics also serve this purpose.