15 Super Cozy Spaces That Home In On the Spirit of Hygge

Timber, texture, and often a woodburning fire make these spaces warm and inviting—and the kind of place we want to spend the holidays.

As the temperature drops and the prospect of spending days beneath a blanket becomes increasingly alluring, perhaps these spaces that scream—or, more appropriately, whisper—"cozy" will provide inspiration as you seek to create a warm, welcoming environment for visiting friends and family.

A Gloomy San Francisco Garage Is Retooled as a Charming English Cottage

Jessica and Stig Olson’s love of entertaining informed how they wanted to use the downstairs space of their new home in San Francisco. Working with Jack Hotho Architecture + Design and Innen Studio, the couple converted the garage into livable space. Since the project wrapped in 2021, they have used the new space for all sorts of gatherings with friends and neighbors—from children’s birthday parties, to movie nights, to casual dinners.

Photo by Bess Friday

A Timber Artist’s Retreat Sprouts Beside a Stone Cottage in England

Every building has a story to tell—and when we choose to extend or alter a structure, we are adding a new chapter to its tale. This was Studio Weave’s mindset as they set about adding a small timber extension to a stone cottage in Devon, on the southwest coast of England. Almost every interior surface is clad in Douglas Fir panelling, which evokes a sense of craft with its a golden color and rich grain. The exposed structure and integrated, open storage creates a pleasing visual rhythm of intersecting vertical and horizontal elements in the self-contained extension.

Photo by Jim Stephenson

A Contemporary Barn Brings Dutch Coziness to Texas Hill Country

When a couple saw architect Tim Cuppett’s home on an American Institute of Architects tour several years ago, they were struck by its familiar, cozy vibes: It was a place that embodied the Dutch concept of gezelligheid. So when it came time for the couple to build a warm and welcoming vacation property of their very own, they naturally turned to Tim Cuppett Architects to help them access those cozy vibes in the heart of Texas Hill Country.

Photo by Whit Preston

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