FQ’S GUIDE TO HYGGE

So you now know how to say it, but do you know how hygge you are? It’s time to find out.

LOUNGEWEAR Not hygge: Flannelette pyjamas in primary colours featuring Looney Tunes characters or anthropomorphised baked goods. Hygge: Grey marle cashmere trackpants; an oversized cream turtleneck; chunky cableknit socks.

HAIR Not hygge: Severe cuts; overly complicated updos; ornamental accessories; unnatural shades. Hygge: Warm, natural colours; loose, textured waves; a topknot that looks as if it took 10 seconds and two bobby pins to achieve.

MAKEUP Not hygge: Vampy red lips; painted-on brows; false eyelashes; heavy bronzer. Hygge: Conditioned lips; naturally bushy brows; flushed cheeks; luminous skin.

INTERIORS Not hygge: Sharp edges; industrial furniture; stark lighting; stainless steel surfaces; an excess of glass. Hygge: A neutral colour palette; soft lighting (candles, fairylights); timber accents; an excess of pillows and throws.

FOOD & DRINK Not hygge: Ordering an individual meal; kale smoothies; drinking a bottle of wine alone. Hygge: Shared plates; comfort food; sharing wine with friends.