Candlelight is very important to Hygge style. One of the very basic things you can do is light some candles.

Big ones, small ones, real ones, battery ones, it doesn’t matter. Turn off the artificial lights and sit by candlelight.

Scandinavisk has some lovely scented Hygge candles for sale. With echoes of tea and baked strawberry cake, rose petals and wild mint. A painted glass votive with a blend of perfume and vegetable wax with a 100% cotton wick and engraved beechwood lid.Designed in Denmark, assembled in France. Dimensions: 8.4×7.6cm. £35

John Lewis stock a Mint Velvet Revive Citrus and Mint Candle by clothes designer Mint Velvet. Breathe in the luxe scent of tranquillity with this Hygge candle from Mint Velvet.

With a unique blend of essential oils, it will have you feeling relaxed and glamorous in an instant in true Mint Velvet style.

Sparkling, zesty citrus and a blend of grapefruit with orange and bergamot. Spiced with nutmeg and ginger and with essential oils of lemon and peppermint. This is a perfect gift and comes in a chic white glass with a wooden lid. £22

A great part of the year darkness rules in Denmark. One of the primary instruments for doing so are the candles. In the long dark period of the year, the Danes gather at home in the gleam of the candlelight.

Amazon sells a Paddywax ‘Hygge’ Rosewood And Patchouli Scented Candle. Dimensions (HW): 6cm x 8.5cm . Ceramic vessel with copper lid and soy wax blend at £15

Another great site with lots of Hygge style products is Hyggestyle who have ingredients that are exclusively handmade for them by Alchemistress, an artisan aroma blending company specialising in using natural ingredients.  This candle has a calming and relaxing aroma of Lavender and Clary Sage with a hint of Rosemary and Marjoram. Beautifully gift boxed, 20 cl glass at £15.95

Yes, light some candles, open a bottle of wine, and try to forget about your credit card balance. It’s a key element of practicing hygge. Create hygge by burning candles more often and during simple, everyday moments. Light a candle in the morning, afternoon, and evening.