The thesis revolves around the issue of the home. In the first part, the meaning of home and homeyness is tackled. What does home mean? What makes a home homely? In connection with creating a home, I examined the significance of hygge, its emergence as a trend, and analysed it with a critical eye. In the second part of the thesis, I examined the role of home textiles in connection with home creation, with a strong emphasis on the study of Scandinavian home textiles.