How to Bring Lagom into Your Home
Lagom is the lifestyle concept of enjoying a balanced, happier, and more sustainable life. It is a Swedish word for “just the right amount” and requires a considered, mindful approach to living with a focus on moderation, frugality, and sustainability. The great thing about the lagom lifestyle is that it can be applied to every aspect of our lives, from promoting well-being and a healthy work-life balance to embracing a lagom interior.
So, how do you bring a little lagom into your home?1. Clear spaces
One of the key principles of lagom living is the reduction of stress, and one way of doing this in the home is to remove clutter and keep spaces clean and clear. A tidy space means a tidy mind! Remove anything that does not serve a purpose and keep as many surfaces clear and free from clutter as possible.
2. Donate, recycle or upcycle
Frugality and sustainability are important in a lagom lifestyle, so after a big decluttering operation make sure to donate, sell, recycle, or upcycle items rather than throwing them away.
3. Go green
Add plants! Plants are such a great way to give a space a new lease of life as well as improving the air quality and helping to reduce stress.
4. Keep it simple
Simple, neutral palettes are the aim of the game. Choose neutrals for your furniture and add interest with textures and materials. Layer up a sofa with knitted blankets and add plenty of beautiful cushions and throws to a bed with muted tones.
5. Embrace nature
Use natural materials to create a sense of being in nature when you’re inside. Natural wood dining tables, woven baskets, and wool sofa cushions will all create the lagom feel in your home.
6. Turn the lights down
Mellow lighting creates a beautifully cosy and relaxing ambience, so stick to dimmer switches on the overhead lights, floor lamps that diffuse light beautifully or candles and fairy lights to create a warm glow.
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Posted by Laurie Goldsmith
6th May 2021
