In recent years we’ve had the opportunity to not only work on beautiful homes, but on a number of holiday lets in the Wales and Cornwall regions. Properties designed for holiday-makers who want to enjoy the region with a comfortable, aesthetically-pleasing base to retreat to. We’re proud to say that the holiday-lets that we’ve designed all have 5* reviews, with ‘Superb’ and ‘Guest Favourite’ ratings from paying customers, accompanied by positive mentions of the design and decor. Good holiday let design can really elevate a property, leading to glowing recommendations and a fully booked calenda ..read more

Our recently completed interior design project in the Llanishen area of Cardiff, Wales, is what we’d describe as core Hygge & Cwtch. Aesthetically it’s got our hallmark Scandi, luxe, timeless feel. But more than that, it’s a considered approach to design. Taking a deeper dive into what will actually best serve these homeowners and how we can make it happen. Read on for the lowdown of the Fidlas Project… The Space A spacious open plan kitchen-dining room, with adjoining games room and study. A large patio area directly outside of the kitchen has potential to be an excellent entertaining spa ..read more

We’ve got that new season feeling here at Hygge & Cwtch Design Studio. March brings the early blooms, the longer days and lighter nights. That undeniable sense of optimism for a bright and sunny season ahead. With these feelings of change and excitement, we always look for new ways to enjoy our home and to find a fresh new take on our favourite moments from the Winter months. Because at our core, is always hygge. If it’s your vibe too, then like us, you need embrace Spring hygge. Isn’t hygge just for the Winter? There is something of a myth that hygge is a lifestyle for the Autumn/Winter m ..read more

While many of our projects are months in the making, we do take on some smaller projects at Hygge & Cwtch Design Studio. The one we’re sharing here today was a two hour consultancy at our client’s new build home in Cardiff. This consultancy is perfect for clients who generally know what they like, have ideas in mind and are prepared to do the work themselves, but who know they will benefit from some direction and advice to help them avoid overwhelm and decision fatigue. Project Overview Our client had recently moved from a period property into a new build home. Swapping built-in character ..read more

Over the past year or so, we’ve been slowly but steadily building a little community of people who have an interest in interior and garden design. We’ve welcomed new blog readers, email subscribers and Instagram friends into our world of design, nature, connection and appreciating the beauty in and around our homes. So, we thought it was about time we did a little refreshed introduction to Hygge & Cwtch Design Studio! We’re a Cardiff interior design studio, founded by interior designer Annie, and run from the Scandi-inspired garden studio at the bottom of Annie’s garden. Surrounded by tree ..read more

We can’t think of a better way to kick off the year than with a new project reveal! We’re really happy to be sharing with you the first completed stage one of our 2023 projects, Marshfield House. Our client, in the beautiful town of Marshfield, Cardiff, took on Hygge & Cwtch Design Studio to help them transform their living room and master bedroom. We were only too happy to give it our signature touch to create cosy spaces for our clients to relax and unwind. PROJECT NAME Marshfield House. THE Living Room A living room and master bedroom in a lovely detached property. The client has undert ..read more

It’s quite rare for us to talk about interior design trends here at Hygge & Cwtch. We very much subscribe to the ethos of a beautiful home is a happy and content one. Our passion is to make beautiful spaces which enhance and aid our happiness and wellbeing at home. Achieving this is very much a heart-led exercise. We will always try to get to the root of what our clients truly want, not what they think they should want. Our design style is timeless and sustainable. So while trends come and go, we aim to create spaces which will stand the test of time and will not date. However, as designer ..read more

There’s nothing quite like the final two months of the year. Wrapping up against the cold air. Wet welly walks. Christmas shopping. Festive celebrations. School plays. Muddy football matches. An abundance of reasons to go out and connect with people and with nature. But with that, comes an unrivalled yearning for a warm, cosy sanctuary. At no other time of year do we need a place to rest and recover more than we do in this season. This year, we’re redefining cosy at Christmas and are prioritising creating a personal, calming retreat to take care of ourselves during the festive season. Credit ..read more

One of our key values here at Hygge and Cwtch, and one that we strive to achieve in every single project we work on, is putting connection at the heart of everything. Connection to nature. Connection to ourselves. And connection with others. It’s essential to our wellbeing at home yet is something that we can easily sacrifice as life whizzes by. One of the ways we can achieve this as designers, is to focus on what we call ‘informality in design’. What do we mean by ‘informality in design’? You’re probably thinking of relaxed seating, comfortable living rooms, casual options for dining at home ..read more

We are delighted to hear that this project is nearing completion on site after several months. So, we thought we would take the opportunity to show off our 3D visualisations for this farmhouse design project ahead of getting professional interior photographs of the finished spaces. We first visited our clients at home in May 2021 and finalised the design pack by October that same year. It has taken a while to come to fruition but not long to go now. We loved producing designs for this characterful farmhouse which oozes charm and plenty of personality. Project Name Bryncastell Farmhouse The Pro ..read more