About this episode

This episode introduces the concept of Umwelt and its impact on how we perceive our homes.

Have you ever walked into a space and felt instantly calm… while someone else feels completely unsettled? In this episode, I’m introducing you to a concept I’ve recently discovered called Umwelt, and I think it will completely reframe how we think about our homes. I came across the German word, Umwelt in my recent research, and it piqued my interest. I've come across so many different words over the years, in terms of interiors and design, from Danish Hygge to Swedish Legom, to Dutch gezellig...

People in this episode

Host: Tash South

Topics covered

• Umwelt
• home design
• interior comfort
• cultural concepts
• personal space

Keywords

• Umwelt
• home
• interior design
• comfort
• Hygge
• Legom
• gezellig

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Umwelt, Hygge, Legom, gezellig

Places: Germany

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