In Denmark, where it’s gray and rainy 179 days a year, hygge is knitted into the fabric of life.

Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is a Danish cultural concept which has recently taken the world by storm.

Minimalist yet cozy, this cluster-style home in a Norwegian forest offers plenty of nooks to get comfortable in.

StudioFour swaps the disjointed decor in a Danish couple’s home for a streamlined palette of charcoal brick and light oak.