by the DU Editor | Feb 8, 2021 | Blog, Cushions, Hygge, Top Tips - How to
If there is one interior accessory we Scandis associate with Hygge it’s probably the cushion – apart from good company and drink, more of which in other posts…). Cushions are not only there to look smart on the sofa but also give comfort – they...
by the DU Editor | May 16, 2020 | Blog, HowTo, Property
Buying your own home is one of the most exciting and best things you can do for yourself. But, of course, it’s not as easy as it sounds. At first it seem a daunting and risky thing to do – but with the help of agents, lawyers, family and friends, it is...
by the DU Editor | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, Property
Experts take a neutral stand when asked what is better – a wooden floor or carpet in the home. At DU we are biased – we are firmly in favour of a wooden floor. But there are advantages and disadvantages to both and let’s deal with those below. Why...
by the DU Editor | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog
Sometimes we’re stuck indoors – as we speak it’s Coronavirus Covid-19 keeping a large part of the world in lockdown. But in normal times the reasons for staying at home are less dramatic. Still, with plenty of time now on our hands it can be...
by the DU Editor | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog
Travelling to glitzy sunny or snowy resorts is all very well and fun – but at DU we are all about the home, wherever that may be. For Scandinavians, home is not just a roof over our heads, it is our creative space, our retreat, where we relax, entertain and...
by the DU Editor | Mar 15, 2020 | Blog, Trending Topics
Have you been covering your work from home chair with sofa cushions and anything else you can lay your hands on because it makes your bottom or back hurt? If the answer is yes, here’s your lockdown lifesaver: the sit bone cushion, a specially constructed cushion...
by the DU Editor | Mar 14, 2020 | Blog, HowTo, Trending Topics
Scandinavian homes are stylish and famous for their less-is-more aesthetic. But what we value above style is comfort. Comfort means a place to relax in our homes as well as in our lives – somewhere to chill and do whatever we want to or whatever we have to do....
by the DU Editor | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog
Like all Scandis we seek out items that are beautiful, simple and functional all in one. This stainless steel bowl is all of those things and arguably our favourite buy over the last year. It epitomises everything Nordic about simple good taste. It is called the Ilsa...
by the DU Editor | Jan 11, 2020 | Blog, Newest
It is cold in this part of the world, but blankets and throws are a key accessory in the Nordic home whether it’s freezing cold or clear blue skies. Luckily, we have an incredible range to choose from – different colours, shapes and sizes, materials, prices and for...
by the DU Editor | Dec 17, 2019 | Blog, HowTo, Hygge, Lifestyle, Scandi Boho, Trends
It is only a couple of years since the world woke up to the Hygge buzz word. A raft of coffee table books on the subjects were published, including the famous Little Book of Hygge. But it’s been our way of life forever. To a Dane and other Scandis it’s...
