As someone from Norway, this is my perfect example of hygge. During the summer nights (which never really get that dark) its great to sit outside with friends either in a garden or park. We will bring some alcohol, maybe play some music, have a bon fire and stay warm with blankets and big fluffy sweaters. Or when we are at a cabin in the winter with family, and we will make hot chocolate, wear comfy clothes and play a card or board game. Hygge is when you feel comfortable, relaxed, having fun and have cosy surroundings

@heleneolsenthunem307

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’m Norwegian too, from up north 👋🏻 The Bon fires in the park 😍 That’s hygge. And blankets. Or go fishing and put it on the grill after 😄

Hygge: “Perfection isn’t found in the object, it’s found in the moment with the object … with the people.” Love this! Well said.

I'm married to a Dane and have spent a considerable time in Denmark - especially Copenhagen... You guys nailed this! Love Scandinavia too... If only more nations were more Scandi in their approach to life, the world would be a better place!!

@patriciajorgensen4728

Жыл бұрын

Where in Denmark would you recommend to visit?

What a great couple! I love how he looks at her with such affection!

@twosuzq

4 жыл бұрын

Ww

@tammyanne8345

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing 💕

It's so great how you guys explain as outsiders the logic and motifs behind the decisions made in Scandinavian interior design instead of listing things like 'use wood, paint your walls white, etc.'. It's more important to understand the essence of a style. Much appreciated!

I'm from Sweden and I must say that you nailed it and you explained it so so perfectly!! I love the Scandinavian style because of all of the things you mentioned and I loved watching this video hearing you two talk about your love for Scandinavia!

Your husband is so cute and the two of you together talking is so much fun to watch. Thanks.

What an a-ha moment! The Scandinavian people decorate with the things they use, so practical and useful. I think that’s why I love the design so much! Great video thank you!

I love that airiness, the brightness. Observing such decorated interiors energizes and calms me at the same time. I adore that simplicity in which spirituality is also hidden.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO. People make videos on Scandinavia design but they all sound the same and they are going for “trendy”, but it ends up coming off generic and just a repeat of the same info. Thank you for taking the time to make a super informative, helpful, and not generic video! Keep it going you guys are awesome!

Visiting Copenhagen it is a great walking city. Lived in Iceland for 3 years. There is something about the clean air of these places.

Decorating with clothes. I love that. I have a Kelly green purse I got when I was eight years old. It always hangs on the hallway closet knob in every house I have been in. Kelly green against a white door; beautiful 😊

Excellent. Excellent! I love scandi design. I am African American but I think I was scandi in another life. Please more on designing with practical items like the scandinavians and japanese. such a great corona-era thing we can do.

Hi, As a Dane i really appreciate the kind words about Danes and Danish design and most importantly Danish HYGGE. About 25 years ago i moved to Germany for a few years. I did speak German fluently before i moved there, so it was easy to live there and get a feeling of Germans in general, but later i moved to China !!!!! This was a big change. Everything was different with no clue about the language !!! (read disaster), but after more than 20 years it has become more easy except for the Corona virus. I am actually running a business designing and producing Danish designed lighting products which caught my attention in your video. When i show my designs to my wife or Chinese friends they DON'T like it. They simply does not have the same taste as us Skandinavians. So lastly i am happy to learn that you love the Scandinavian way ! Thanks so much.

So nice to see americans who love the Skandinavian style. Greetings from Norway :D

@chikac8717

4 жыл бұрын

Olav Rytter Tveitnes I think Scandinavian style is so calming and functional and very cozy. It’s a popular style around the world these days.

@SHAWNA499

3 жыл бұрын

We love it

@kitty5340

3 жыл бұрын

Im from Finland and i like this video too😁👍

@amsteensberg1653

3 жыл бұрын

Approved 😁🇩🇰

@serene5345

3 жыл бұрын

This style is very popular and admired in the U.S. :)

This finally explained everything I imagined for my own house (currently in massive renovations). This. This is everything. Thank you. And explaining Hygge? I’ll look up the spelling again later. But this changed my life. I feel like I now have a purpose when designing my home now. This is everything. Thank you thank you thank you!!

Describing Hygge...and that moment of you talking about the cup, coffee, and the perfect sip, just about made me cry. Perfect Hygge!

Loved your praise for Denmark. I totally share it. A bit weird since I am Swedish 😏 (Lived in Malmo for nine years though, that was handy) Now living in Spain. Actually moving to another apartment tomorrow. Designed by a Dane! 🇩🇰

First time watching trying to define my style. This video was exactly what I needed. Plus can we just talk about the way he looks at her when she describes the hand painted cup of coffee ☕️ 🤎

That's it!! I finally figured out, with your help, the style that I have loved since I was little!! Every picture I love, every design I like, every idea behind it is how I think!! Thank you for sharing! I guess I can now fully understand how to redesign my home knowing it's not just a little farmhouse, cottage, coastal, modern, minimalist...it's scandinavian! :)

I'm so happy you love Scandinavia! I live in Sweden and love it. Am trying to decorate the Scandinavian way! Love all your ideas! Love you both!

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

ah! We loved it there so much!

Love this video. My husband and I went to Sweden and Denmark last year and we were just reminiscing about how magical the whole trip was. Especially Copenhagen. I can’t imagine getting to live there for six years. This was a beautiful video. I love everything about Scandinavian style, but my favorite thing when we were there was noticing how every home had amazing light fixtures in every single room. From their bathrooms, to children’s bedrooms, to the living room. Every single room a had a unique lighting element. Even fast food restaurants had light fixtures that were out of this world. When I came home, I couldn’t stop thinking about how much I dislike all the lighting in my home. It is so builder grade and it all matches, but not in a good way. I would love to incorporate Scandi style, but I think I would have to sell my house and start over to realize that goal.

I loooove Scandinavia! Lived in Denmark for 2 years and it was the best time ever!

I was introduced to Hygge a couple of years ago... to me, it was comfort in your home and peace in your home... you can't design that, it's perfection within :) I just love you guys!

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

yes! exactly!

@Henryafridriksmoerk

4 жыл бұрын

Hygge isn't a thing. It's a marketing stunt invented by the danes.

You explained this so well, and opened my mind towards more purposeful design. Thank you!

Stumbled upon this and found so fun! I’m from Sweden and wouldn’t say I have a very scandi style, in terrible with the minimalist thing and you won’t find any overly expensive or designed things in my home. But turns out I do hit the mark more than I thought, there’s a good mix of old and new. And I’m obsessed with tins to put things in! Clear ones or pretty ones, everything within reach to keep life smooth. I prefer a pretty kockum strainer over a plain one so I can keep it in the open. Got clothes and necklaces on display because it makes me happy and it makes my life easier. And I put little stones in my flower pots that the kids bring home and have a bouquet of twigs in my favorite ceramic vase. To name a few things. Though all those things were the same everywhere 😅

What a fascinating video. I clicked on this video with the intent of learning how to decorate. But instead I learned a way of living. Thank you

I really appreciate this video! Especially how you talked about decorating with everyday items and being more mindful about what you buy to fill your space.

@mihaelapopescu3160

2 жыл бұрын

Me too :))

Lovely video,I like the Scandinavian Design to me is a practical way of life without fuss just a nice clean space to enjoy with friends & family

Thank you for putting words on the Scandinavian experience. (Originally Norwegian myself) Loved it!

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

Kristin Shaw it’s pure magic!

I have been mixing high and low for years. My mom taught me. But I also have the eye. We mainly shop at salvation army or other little thrift stores. My home is FABULOUS mixed in with different textures I love it.

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

Shirely Mitchell I love that!!

@shirelymitchell4793

4 жыл бұрын

@@HouseofValentina you are a inspiration for all if us. You share your knowledge and thats why we love you.💕

@victoriagilarranz6804

4 жыл бұрын

I also learned this from my mother, it takes good judgment and restraint to master, but when you do, everything feels just right and so personal.

Just when I thought my home decor was French country modern only, watching this video made me realize I also have Scandinavian decor around my home...it blew my mind and it was not just about the decor, but the feeling you get about it...as you described is what got to me.. Pure perfection!! I had to share this video with my husband and close friends so they can enjoy it as much as I did. I told my husband we have to go to Scandinavia, it's calling my name. I relate so much to the 5 home decor tips you shared and I'm looking forward to learn more about it. Thank you thank you!

I AM SO READYYYY! We are moving into a new house this weekend and just Marie Kondo’ my house and so ready to start fresh and really loving this style

Love this! I too gather branches, rocks and like to display my cutting boards, spices etc. Looking forward to more from you!!

Absolutely enjoyed this video thank you! It was really beautiful to see how much you both loved your time there! This is one of my favourite interior styles also! This video helped so much with ideas for the new home we are hoping to move into soon!!! Exciting times.

“When we go to another city I have to go to goodwill..” had to subscribe after that statement. I get the same exact urge 🤣

@beyondhaute6379

3 жыл бұрын

I do that all the time. And I always find that treasure waiting for me. Such a nice content. Thank you!

Now I understand your home’s style . I really love this idea of using things you have and mixing high end with natural items !

I love this video and the FEELING you have shared with us! I am so encouraged and am so in love with the ideas to create a space that is not filled with stuff but with a peacefulness.

I 100% decorate with my bags, clothes, jewelry, and shoes. Love it!

Love, love, LOVE! Too short. I want more.

I’ve totally felt in love with Scandinavian since I’ve started decorating my new home and I really enjoy the way you have explained it 💖 Thanks for sharing 😊

We bought our home a while ago and we mostly didn't buy anything: it's half empty. Now I finally know the name to my dream design! Thank you!

I can not express how much I loved and appreciated this video...I felt a sense of peace while watching this and got excited about refreshing my home❤️.

Thanks so much for sharing all of your experiences with us. Can’t wait to see what’s next. 💕

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

Robben Nest it’s pure joy!

One thing you said is spot on. We dont do a lot of decorations for the special seasons. This Easter, I have a boquet of yellow tulips on my dining table, in my Kähler vase. Nothing else. This week we are emptying out my mothers apartment, as she has moved into a retirement home. She has furnitures and china and decorations from her parents and grandparents. I got a few items I love. A coffee set from Porsgrund Porcelaine, "Det riflede", design Tias Eckhoff. It has a fluted edge. Produced in the 50's. I try to not be sentimental when disgarding things, as I will not clutter my home. I have a smallish home, and I choose paintings and black and white drawings in lovely frames. Some of her items will be sold at auction, and somethings will be delivered to "loppemarked", flee markets. Soon season for those here. Thankfully my brother and sister in law has room for some of my mothers beautiful furniture, and a friend of mine got her coffee table and an armoire. Enjoying yet another video from you. Happy Easter. Hope you have a hyggelig time.

What a wonderful couple!💞👫🏻 A wise woman told me many years ago when I remarked on how lovely it was to see her using her lovely items rather than just having them as display,...."of course I use them. I own them. They do not own me!". So even to this day I do not have a best anything. I have always and always will buy/obtain the best quality I can afford. Also like the Danes, I like to mix old with new. It reminds me of how we have progressed. I love shopping in thrift stores. Not necessarily to save money but to make use of beautiful items, including items of clothing, that may not be in circulation anymore. I loved it in Denmark. They are some of the most laid back people I know. I am a new subscriber and absolutely love your videos! Stay blessed and stay safe! 🙏🏾❤

This video will be on repeat. You really detailed the experience and simple, mixed style of Scandinavian design. If I reduced my decor to only what I love and more importantly used, I’d have the minimalist style I’ve been desiring. I’ll be taking a look at everything I have with a new lens. Tfs!

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

S Gardner you are going to love these next few videos! 👏 👏

@jelizabethpetrie6656

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like every room could be a still life. Authentic beauty.

Your love for Scandinavia and Scandinavian design and all!!!!! I loved hearing about your stories and explanations and deep love and passion!!!! I really learned so much and feel so inspired!!!!!! Thank you very very much!!!!!

Biggest fan of scandinavia here!! Best video ever of explaining scandinavian design, and I enjoyed dreaming with the flow of pictures you included in it.

I loved every second of this! Thank you.

I'm a Scandinavian that was born and raised in South America....love the rustic with modern. Such a fun video!

Love Scandinavian design... Great video - yes please do more of these. Very lovely.

Oh, this video is great! Thank you for so many passional and detailed advices. I belived I was literally crying as you described this very moment of sitting there and drinking warm coffee from a beautiful, hand painted cup wonderfully held in your hand. 😂 This is the moment of perfection!

I put my dress on display right away! The way you talk about this place is so emotional! Loved it! Can’t wait for the next video! Thank you!

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! Isn't it such a delight to celebrate something that was previously put away?

@dominikab.2763

4 жыл бұрын

I agree! Such a small thing but it makes the space even more personal and beautiful! So unique!

Thank you for a wonderful video, full of beautiful examples of Scandi style. It's my favorite! And you two are gorgeous and adorable!

Love this it makes so much sense really happy that I am already doing some of these without realising why!!

We spent a month in Norway. Our Grandparents came from there. I felt like I came home. Someday we will make our way back. ❤️

Soo excited for this series! I already do some of the things you talked about but would love to take it to the next level that actually says this is Scandinavian design when people come over to our home. Thanks so much!

Decorating with things I use is something I never thought of doing. What a great idea! Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable video!

You put beautiful pictures all along the video ! Thank you for all that explanations, it's nice to hear how exited you are even just talking about that. The last point is specially special :)

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! xo

Omggg you husband loves you soo much. The way he looked at you the entire video was soooo cute. I love this new series. Can’t wait to see the rest content you guys have to bring.

Once again thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas.

My heart is still left in Scandinavia :) lived there for 5 years. That's true it's like heaven on Earth :) scandinavian homes are so cozy!

This is one of my favorite of your videos! Maybe I will hang some of my favorite clothes on the wall for decoration, and leave out my blue glasses. Thank you!

Love the pics between the conversation. Great video, thank you

Always Loved the Scandinavan style! Thank you for talking about it!🥰

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

Ginny Ortiz isn’t it amazing?!

@ginnyortiz5489

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, truly is amazing!🥰Looking forward to more!🥰

Wonderful examples you showed us, love Scandinavian design🌸

Can't wait for this week's videos. Scandinavian style caught me in 1995 with my first IKEA catalog.

I could listen to this for days! Would live to see more pics and your discussion.

You guys made my day :)! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It is great when you talk about personal observation and experience. It was lovely!

I am so blessed. My Grandmother was a Dane by the name of "Wissing."

I love this so much!! More please!! I’m now in love with everything Scandinavian too!

I absolutely Love this video♥️ I think I have found the perfect decorating style for my home watching this and hearing the narrative🤗 You both are Awesome!

I just came across this one I have subscribed and enjoy all your posts so much I have been checking on the older ones, I must say I LOVE this one it has really given me so much to think about here in England, your family relationships are so lovely I just love watching all your different posts thank you so,so much xxx

I love Denmark. My family is from Norway I love it there too but Copenhagen is amazing

Been researching into Scandi design and all of the videos explains how to achieve the look...yours is the only video that explains how to achieve the feel and the purpose of Scandi design...total eye opener for me

I love Scandinavian homes and their decor, just want to achieve that feel and loo, thank u

aww happy you like our style here in Denmark

I'm slowly realizing my personality is very Scandi design. I also love Farmhouse, but my home, which is very sunny, really inspired me to stop and see the simple beauty of waking up to a gorgeous sunset, thats right outside my bedroom window.

Love It! Thanks!

Thank you so much for your beautiful explanations and sharing of Scandinavian design. The thoughtful living is something I am excited to try in my own home! House of Valentina is such a great channel! Keep it up- you are appreciated! ❤️

Valentina I am LOVING these videos. I fell in love with all the French Country inspiration you shared with us last week. Now I'm hooked on Scandinavian LOL. Thank you for explaining hygge... the way you described it, I get it now...it's such a beautiful philosophy. Thank you for transmitting your love for the Scandinavian lifestyle; thoroughly enjoyed this one!

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

Just when I thought we would be French Country forever... LOL! Isn't it such a blast to explore the world and bring something home?

@baladi0822

4 жыл бұрын

@@HouseofValentina YES!!! Thank you so much for taking us along!!! 😁💕

Absolutely loved this video, thank you for coming into my bedroom this evening, look so forward to seeing you both with my cuppa and I know before you start that I am going to love the content.

LOVED it. thank you! I am in the m7dst of decluttering and was thinking and feeling all the thought and feelings you expressed. A new chapter in my life.

Thank you for the inspiration, I’m going back to being me instead of thinking I have to be well coiffed. Yous guys make me happy.

This is the best video on Scandinavian design that I have seen. I especially love the tip about bringing a bit of rustic into the mix - I never thought about that before and it does lend a beautiful organic charm to a room. And yes LOVE the last tip about using every day items as decor. Such a great video - just found your channel and I'm officially a fan!

Really enjoyed this. Will look forward to incorporating these ideas into my spaces. Always thought I had a more Paris, Provence esthetic but I see now it is Scandinavian 😊

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

Brenda Ross it’s fun how you can combine them!

Im from Sweden and you nailed it whith Scandinavia. When i decorate it always goes whith a feeling. It whant feel right there, and i just have to make it feel right. Good job, love to se more.👍😊

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy! We miss is so much!

I really enjoyed this Video. Many thanks to both of you!

Hello from Norway, Scandinavia! 🌿 Great take on my home-corner in the world 💕 #blessings

@HouseofValentina

4 жыл бұрын

Elin Hannah I’m so glad!! We miss it!

@elinh_art

4 жыл бұрын

@@HouseofValentina Now you have amazing memories from Copenhagen and Scandinavia to share forever. That is so inspirational and such a gift 💕

That's true, I used to have a dining room that my daughters called the not touched room, but not anymore, were more traditional, but now everything changed, now that I'm older I learned that you have to be happy at your home and not worry to break something. I changed for modern boho farmhouse.

You have summed it up perfectly such a good explanation

I think that the practicality was here in the U.S. in my parents generation, and I’m 70, because they grew up during a time when they had less and there really were no credit cards so they saved up for stuff. My parents built a new home in the early 60s and our dinning room was empty till they saved up for a dinning room set. My mom had an empty space where the dishwasher went till they could afford one, same with carpeting and draperies. My husband and I did the same. Now younger people just go charge everything or they will attach it to their mortgage to have it instantly. It is always nice to see younger people that are so practical.

Thank you great video and I felt it’s me when you were explaining all of it. Just contacted a builder for my house and quite happy I stumbled across your video..saving it for when I am ready for interiors of my house.

What a great concept

LOVE this video! What beautiful pictures throughout---I’m feeling very inspired and your enthusiasm for Scandinavian design is infectious!

Great video!! Been loving you and your video and family vibes etc lately! It’s almost soulful to listen to. Thank you! You two are wonderful ❤️

Lovely stories and design!

Loved this depth and insight!

Innovative and excellent. Thank you.