Hello, I am Annie and this is my Hygge & Cwtch blog created in Wales and inspired by the Danish hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) way of life. I believe a lot of goodness flows from choosing to live in the moment and take things simple and slow. We all need a bit of time and space to relax, take comfort and enjoy the good things in life with good people. I believe connecting with nature's beauty and nurturing power and indulging in moments of everyday joy is a true tonic.

Welcome to the first article of 2026 for the Hygge & Cwtch blog! If you’re new to us, welcome! This is where you’ll find your monthly dose of intentional interiors, seasonal living and life behind the scenes here at Hygge & Cwtch. It’s lovely to have you with us! We wanted to mark the first […]

As many of us often do at this time of year, I’ve spent some time lately reflecting on what turned out to be quite a special year. This time 12 months ago, I made a very intentional decision to find true alignment in my life and my interior business. To prioritise my health and wellbeing. […]

Unlocking a house’s full potential, or helping clients fall back in love with their homes, are both core parts of our work here at Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio. Often, the most powerful way to do this is with well-considered, intentional space planning. The way a space is used and the flow in and between […]

The best way we can describe our recently completed Porthcawl project, is “an elegant mid-century bolt-hole with a killer view and the signature Hygge & Cwtch touch”. Overlooking the Royal Porthcawl golf course and the rugged Welsh coastline beyond, it’s a gem of a property which we have loved bringing to life for our lovely […]

If there’s one place in the UK that never fails to inspire and delight us, it’s Cornwall. Within reasonably easy reach from Hygge & Cwtch’s home town of Cardiff, it’s our go-to staycation, the place we go to visit family, see new sights and re-visit old favourites. We’re also regularly in the area to deliver […]

As we approach the mid-point of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on our progress so far. This year has felt like a real turning point both personally and as a result, professionally too. It was the year I truly started to take my own advice, turning inwards to understand and lean into what ‘my best life’ […]

We had a wonderful day recently over on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast, visiting our recently completed Newgale project. An unusual feature of this project for us was that the design work was completed remotely. In fact, the first time we saw the property in real life was the day we visited to get the shots […]

One of the most regular types of enquiries we get here at Hygge & Cwtch Design Studio is about finishing touches. When a room is almost done and dusted, but needs an element of styling to bring it all together and really make it feel like home. It seems to be a tricky task for […]

Over the years here at Hygge & Cwtch, we’ve worked on a huge variety of projects. From big homes to small homes, single rooms to full houses. Spatial planning, moodboarding, colour consultancy, garden design. Online services to full turnkey solutions (we take the lead from the first floor plan right through to the final piece […]

In recent years we’ve had the opportunity to not only work on beautiful homes, but on a number of holiday lets in the Wales and Cornwall regions. Properties designed for holiday-makers who want to enjoy the region with a comfortable, aesthetically-pleasing base to retreat to. We’re proud to say that the holiday-lets that we’ve designed […]