Savour the Season
The Art of Winter
Published: 01.02.2026
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The turn of the calendar often arrives with the promise of a pause. An opportunity to rest, reflect and a chance to begin anew. Balance is a lifestyle tenet that we, at Ekornes prioritise. Curating rituals and an off-duty routine that not only keeps you grounded but also yields results. It’s a practice that begins at home, curating a serene environment that brings clarity to the day. In our corner of the world, winter is not something to survive but a season to embrace. So here we share our top tips for honouring this time of year.
Move while you rest
Whilst winter is about hibernation in some shape or form, it's important not to become stagnant. Our bodies require movement, which is why our furniture is designed this way, enabling natural movement whilst you relax. Stressless® Adam, our latest power recliner and Red Dot Award winner, has a unique tilt function that allows you to elevate your legs above your heart, for the ultimate wellbeing experience. This optimum seating position allows the body to feel completely weightless. Reducing pressure on your spine and joints, to help ease pain, relieve stress, increase blood circulation as well as promote deeper breathing. Allowing you to disconnect from your surroundings, rest, recover and fully recharge.
Socialise
Often calendars are crammed during the holiday season but plans can taper off for the remaining winter months. However, with less going on, the beginning of a new year is an ideal time to catch up with family and friends. Our Stressless® dining chairs make the most of mealtimes by curating a space where time at the table can be savoured and enjoyed. With a flexible seat and back, they offer a variety of sitting positions for increased comfort, allowing you to maximise quality time spent with family and friends. If you prefer to eat out, make the most of precious daylight hours by taking your lunch break with colleagues outside.
Spending a few minutes each day clearing away daily clutter that has accumulated can really nourish your nervous system. It doesn’t have to be perfectly organised but a short intentional reset of your space each day signals to your brain that it can switch off. Ensuring your home is your sanctuary and your cocoon for the colder months ahead.
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