The Good Design Journal
Get Toasty With These Cosy Winter Essentials
Whether you’re still working from home or just trying to unwind in the evening, the cold front of winter is a sure fire mood killer. Now that we’re truly in the thick of winter, it’s the perfect time to retreat inside and create a cosy haven for yourself.
This winter take a cue from the Dane’s - the champions of Hygge - by implementing a few simple pleasures, starting with the home. Whether it’s sitting by a fire, layering with cosy throws, adding a few more plush cushions and rugs to ward off the winter chill, or the simple act of lighting a scented candle, these easy additions can work wonders for cosying up your space in the cooler months.
Port Collection
Ferm Living
Nothing says cosy like an open fire. Make the fireplace the heart of the home this winter, adding Ferm Living ’s stunning take on traditional fireplace accessories to instantly elevate your space.
Merging functionality and minimalist aesthetics, The Port Wood Basket and Port Firetools offer simple, clean lines and a sleek black exterior – the perfect way to emphasise and enjoy this special space in the colder months.
Lambswool Blankets
Klippan
Klippan’s blankets and throws offer the ultimate in luxury and warmth, the perfect winter indulgence. Crafted from pure New Zealand lambswool, these classic throws are as cosy as a warm embrace – just add loungewear and a hot cuppa. Not to mention – the easiest way to inject some colour and layer textures within any space.
Follow Me Portable Lamp
Marset
Bring the soft glow of candlelight at the flick of a switch: the Follow Me Lamp from Marset is a totally portable and lightweight lamp, designed to mimic the ambience of candlelight. Use it as a bedside lamp, for dinner parties or a simple reading light to give you that warm, cosy light to get you through the winter. Featuring a simple silhouette and natural oak handle, this beauty from Marset can be carried around as a personal object of light and warmth.
Beach Bonfire Scented Candle
Black Blaze
We know the perfect antidote to those gloomier days is a warmth-inducing candle to transform you to where-you’d-rather-be. Enter the Beach Bonfire candle from Black Blaze: a soothing, smoky blend of vetiver, amber and tobacco woods, beautifully evocative of a salty ocean breeze mingling with the remnants of a bonfire. This intoxicating, woody scent teamed with the ambient light of a flickering flame will be sure to transform your home into an inviting haven from the cold, and ensure it smells amazing.
Meadow Rug
Ferm Living
Sink your toes into a meadow of cosy, wooly comfort with the Meadow Rug from Ferm Living. A modern take on the classic 70’s shag rug, this statement piece will instantly add warmth and texture to any living space. Crafted from the softest New Zealand tufted wool, this plush rug is the perfect touch of luxe