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.

This is an Advertising Feature, we were kindly gifted this item in return for a review but all thoughts and words are our own. At Hygge & Cwtch, we often talk about how our surroundings can nurture us. From the way light falls into a room, to the textures we wrap around ourselves at the […]

As the nights close in and the weather encourages us to retreat indoors, Autumn invites us to slow down and turn inwards. A clear contrast to the buzz of long summer days and social plans. Autumn is a time to reconnect with ourselves and our homes. As a wellbeing-led interior design studio we’ve come to […]

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 […]

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’ […]

One aspect of modern living that comes up more and more in our interior design work these days, is utilising small spaces to maximum effect. With the rise of working from home in recent years, and a tough economy meaning children are living in the family home for longer, we’ve started seeing the need to […]

So here we are, festivities in full swing and another year almost complete! It’s the time of year when the craziness of Christmas ramps up around us, while nature is telling us to slow down, retreat and rest. December can be a conflicting, exhausting month if we allow it to be. But more than ever, […]

As the seasons swing around, so too do the seasonal colour palettes. Think icy whites and berry reds for Winter. Soft floral pastels in Spring and beachy shades for Summer. And of course Autumn brings us the greens and oranges of the spectacular show put on by the trees at this time of year. All […]

Earlier this month, I hit pause on Autumn and jetted off to the stunning island of Madeira for a few days. A much needed break with friends to enjoy all that the island has offer and feel the warmth of the sun one last time before we throw ourselves head first into the hygge season […]

Here we are again! A new season is just around the corner. The weather has already taken a more Autumnal turn. Our minds and bodies are naturally beginning to turn inwards, towards our homes, ready to start hunkering down for the colder, darker months. While we’re not there just yet, now is the time to […]

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 […]