Our Global Artistic Director Helena Christensen shares her take on Danish Christmas design — blending atmosphere, natural materials, and thoughtful craftsmanship.
BoConcept Santiago dining table and Hamilton chairs
In Denmark, the long winter nights are celebrated with the soft glow of ambient light — a signature element of hygge design. From flickering candles to sculptural lamps, lighting is the foundation of a calm and inviting interior.
As Helena Christensen explains, “Lighting is everything at Christmas. I scatter candles all around my home – tea lights, pillar candles, anything that adds a soft glow. And I love mixing in statement lighting that doubles as decor.”
For projects, consider layering light sources to create mood and dimension. The Paris portable lamp adds sculptural presence and flexibility, while the Paddle pendant and Demand floor lamp offer warm, functional lighting that transitions beautifully from day to evening. Ideal for hotel lounges, restaurant settings or residential schemes looking to capture that Danish warmth.
BoConcept Paris collection
Natural materials are at the heart of Danish design — a balance of tactile comfort and visual calm. This season, Helena encourages designers to bring nature inside with organic textures and scents: pine branches, wool textiles, and soft earthy tones.
To translate this into professional interiors, pair the Carmo modular sofa in moss green with the Terracina travertine-effect coffee tables and Teddy cushions, designed by Helena herself, to introduce natural tactility.
Complement the palette with sculptural vases like the Flora to bring greenery and structure to modern, minimalist spaces — perfect for boutique hotels, wellness areas, or residential lounges.
BoConcept Carmo sofa, Santiago coffee table and Eden footstool
At the heart of a Danish Christmas lies the dining table — a place to gather, connect, and share. The aesthetic is understated but elegant, blending natural wood finishes with soft textiles and candlelight.
For trade buyers, the Santiago and Madrid dining tables in oak embody this timeless appeal. Their organic, circular forms encourage intimacy and flow, while the Santiago extendable option offers flexibility for entertaining or adaptable dining environments.
Pair with Seoul chairs for a minimalist finish, and complete the look with a Santiago sideboard, ideal for styling drinks stations or displaying glassware in both residential and hospitality settings.
BoConcept Santiago collection
Beyond the festive gatherings, Danish design celebrates ‘ro’ — a sense of calm and stillness. Creating a quiet retreat is as much a part of Christmas as the celebrations themselves.
Helena describes her own ritual: “I can’t wait to make a cosy Christmas corner around the Ø. I’ll place it near a fireplace so I can lay in it with a great book and a mug of warm gløgg.”
For contract environments, this ethos translates beautifully into breakout zones and reading areas. The Ø lounge chair, designed by Helena, offers a sculptural yet comforting statement piece, while the Bolzano armchair in bouclé or velvet brings a cocooning softness to commercial interiors.
BoConcept Ø lounge chair
Whether designing for residential developments, boutique hotels or workplace lounges, our collection offers the materials, craftsmanship and mood to capture a very Danish sense of Christmas — calm, connected, and effortlessly elegant.
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