There’s one room in most homes which has the potential to enable and enhance self care. That is, of course, the bathroom. Typically a place of privacy, where we can reasonably expect peace, quiet and alone time, for however long it may last. Not a room to be overlooked as a purely functional space, take […]

With nature, wellbeing and simple living at the core of the Hygge & Cwtch ethos, we consider outdoor spaces as part of the home. Embracing the concept of biophilia, connecting home and nature for true indoor-outdoor living.  As such, we’re always looking for new ways that we can incorporate our outside spaces into our daily […]

Here at Hygge & Cwtch Design Studio, we’re all about feel-good interior design and this article looks at how you can tap into the five senses to design your home. Creating beautiful spaces which evoke the most positive feelings, contributing to a sense of calm and wellbeing. Key to achieving this is designing your home […]

In this month’s Inspired By…  post, we’re talking about a design style and ethos which is particularly close to our hearts here at Hygge & Cwtch Design Studio. It’s the centuries-old Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi. What is it? Wabi Sabi is a concept centred around the acceptance of imperfection, seeing beauty in nature in […]

To be your most calm and contented self at home, it helps to have a sense of order and harmony in your surroundings. There are a number of reasons why this is important, and a number of ways to achieve it. One method is called ‘the red thread’, and it is a concept well worth […]

This month we’re feeling inspired by biophilia and how it can inspire design and wellbeing in the home

Trees are blooming, blossom is falling, and the hum of lawnmowers fills the air on a Sunday morning. It can only mean one thing… Summer is almost here. With Summer comes an abundance of opportunities to enjoy nature and reconnect with other people, especially exciting for the Summer of 2022 while we continue our journey […]

I have the absolute pleasure to introduce you to Lynette Reed, an American artist based in a small town near Venice in Italy. This time, last year, deep into covid lockdowns, we both participated in Nicholas Wilton’s Creative Visionary Programme (CVP). I admired her bold, vibrant artwork and felt an immediate connection to it. I […]

Kim Otterburn is the Founder of Welsh Otter, a sustainable textile business based in West Wales (www.welshotter.co.uk). I recently sourced some gorgeous cushions from Welsh Otter for an interiors project and was keen to learn more about her work and what drives her.  Kim welcomed me into her beautiful home near Llandeilo, set amongst the rolling […]

We love using visualisations in our design work as a way of bringing to life the dreams and aspirations of our clients. What better way than to use 3D renders to illustrate our design schemes? They transport the client to what their home will look and feel like when the builders are finished and the […]