Whatever the occasion, the concept is Hygge: the Danish term used to describe a feeling of coziness, a social atmosphere of warmth and relaxation, all with the taste of Italian style.
Imagine an autumn evening, with a desire for conviviality and the first chill. A post-dinner invitation to spend an evening in good company, gathered in the living room to chat, sip coffee, or enjoy a fine wine. The rule is layering: of lights, color, and texture. Use your spaces as a neutral canvas and paint it with warm earth tones, alternating shades of ochre yellow, brown, and sage green with vibrant touches of orange and carmine.
PLAID AND PILLOWS WITH FOLIAGE INSPIRATION
Sofas and armchairs should be covered with textured fabrics, layered tone-on-tone to create an intimate atmosphere. On the floor the carpets are expressed by assonance or difference, tactile and soft or with rough textures and neutral colours.
Rug Sartori in mustard and green by Roche Bobois – roche-bobois.com
On the left, Tint rug; on the right, Tryptyque rug, both by Roda – rodaonline.com
While the elegance principle is “less is more,” here you’re allowed to overdo it with an interplay of mini and maxi volumes, thick blankets, and pillows to create a welcoming haven. The palette is complementary: mustard yellow, ochre, and green to envelop you in the magic of autumn foliage.
On the left, knitted ocher wool throw by J-line – j-line.be; on the right, Bonifacio plaid in mustard yellow cotton by Eminza – eminza.it
Relief: jacquard fabrics by Bruno Tarsia by L’Opificio – lopificio.it
Amoflex mohair throw – amoflex.com
Blanket and cushions Brännboll line by Ikea – ikea.com
LIGHTING: SOFT IS BETTER
Lights are also very important: whether they are lampshades that diffuse soft light, to be placed in corners, mobile lanterns, to be moved when necessary, or table lamps to create optical effects that play on lights and shadows, the word of order is “soft”. To illuminate only where and when needed, with care.
On the left, Luna Lantern by Analog Lab – arturia.com;on the right, Bianca Collection arm lamp, design by Danelli Studio for Contardi – contardi-italia.it
“Urubamba” rechargeable lamp by Riflessi – riflessi.it
“Balad Bamboo” lamps by Lyon Sebastien Erome for Fermob – fermob.com
SUPPORT
High or low, but not taking up much space, the logistics of the room thrive on balance and functionality: tables and coffee tables must be within easy reach and facilitate service as much as possible for you and your guests. Whether round or square, the important thing is to create a support point for cups and glasses; therefore, yes to coffee tables with minimal lines or totem micro stools that look like sculptures. Here too the palette moves by contrast or assonance with neutral colors or in the nuances of autumn.
Living Roots Collection2 low coffee table by Ceccotti – ceccotticollezioni.it
Zoey low round table and stools by Dieffebi – dieffebi.com
Orion low tables, design by Roberto Lazzeroni for Lema – lemamobili.com
TABLEWARE: IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
Nothing is left to chance: trays and coasters come in shapes and colors inspired by nature. Leather, cork and wood outline tactile supports that help in service, giving stability and at the same time a touch of material elegance, because it is always the detail that makes the difference.
Rami tray in canaletta walnut and leather top by Tollgard and Castellani for Porada – porada.it
Easy tray in beech wood with engravings by Leonardi – leonardiwood.it
NEUTRAL SHADES
Colors that move delicately in neutral palettes to adapt to any type of style. From the classic transparent glass cups for coffee – a true must-have – to the cups for tea and herbal tea, everything speaks of comfort. And to accompany the evening with sweet delights or savory appetizers, as well as the inevitable bowls, why not even small baking dishes that move decisively among the colors of the foliage.
Any coffee cups by RCR Cristalleria Italiana – rcrcrystal.com;
On the left, La Redoute Interiors enamelled stoneware cups – laredoute.it; on the right, The Mug+ handleless mugs by Rosenthal – rosenthal.de
Le Creuset Nectar Baking Dishes – lecreuset.it
NOT JUST GLASSES
Water, wine, maybe a cocktail: each drink has its own “container” in the most suitable form to best enhance the contents. Glass becomes a precious ally, but with innovative shapes and decorations, from the thin color lines that interrupt transparency to the grooves that create plays of reflections up to the foliage that chase each other on the glasses, everything is permitted (even a Spritz!).
Iride glasses by Kanz – kanzarchitetti.com
On the left, Aperizzo glasses from the Sommerrausch line by Ritzenhoff – ritzenhoff.de; on the right, machine for making spritz by Sprizzer – sprizzer.com
TOUCHES OF STYLE
Last but not least, the décor factor! Whether they are vases to be filled with greenery and flowers according to the season or small precious sculptures, decorative objects serve to give rhythm to the environment and, sometimes, to break the monotony with a personal touch, alternating materials and colour, but always in an autumnal palette .
On the left, Vasi Solar by La Double J – ladoublej.com; on the right, decorative objects Clessidre Sommerse by Venini – venini.com
Curve ceramic vases by Bistossi | photo Matteo Bianchessi – bitossihome.it
On the cover, room heated by a Charlotte stove by Palazzetti – palazzetti.it
