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26 November 2020
For most, our homes are our sanctuary. It’s where we begin and end our days and where we spend time with friends and family, so it should be a place of calm and content in the midst of our daily stresses.
A peaceful home environment is different for everybody. It can be as simple as having your weekly outfits organised on a coat rack in your room, making getting ready in the morning a breeze. Or maybe you lead a minimal lifestyle and have banned clutter throughout your home to create your own perfect oasis of calm. Taking the time to create a tranquil space can help you to recharge, lead to increased energy, better focus and a positive attitude.
Continue reading to learn how you can create a more peaceful environment in your home and experience that perfect Zen feeling each and every day.
Make Your Entryway A Nice Space To Walk Into
Stepping into your home should be relaxed and welcoming. Taking the time to have a stress-free entrance will allow you to come and go in a calm state of mind. Consider what you need to ensure you start your day on the best foot. Hang an umbrella by the door for those rainy mornings.
Keep some bags for your shopping in an easy to spot place. All these touches will help tailor your space to you and make your day a little easier.
Reduce Your Clutter
We can all be guilty of having our trinkets dotted about the place, but are they really bringing you joy? Or are you filled with dread every time you have to dust, knowing you’ll have to move them all out the way?
Why not try wrapping them up and storing them somewhere safe. Out of sight, out of mind! Keeping your flat surfaces free of clutter is a simple way to make your home more peaceful. It also allows you to feel calmer and more in control, and it is likely you will realise how much you love the extra space.
Introduce Nature Into Your Home
Having plants in your home can boost your mood, help purify the air and reduce stress. They are also a great way to style up your living space and bring new colours into your rooms. If you are just discovering your green thumb, start easy with some succulents or cactus. These are perfect first plants as they are low maintenance, and they are suited to most homes.
Consider Your Colours
Could you relax in a room with bright orange walls? It might be an extreme example, but colour choice is important when it comes to crafting a peaceful space. Be aware of the colours that soothe you and introduce them into your living areas.
These could be cool shades of blue or something warmer like a butter yellow. Play about with some different options to find what suits your tastes.
Open Your Windows
Let fresh air flow through your house and cleanse it. Do this in the morning when you’re just out of bed. Not only will it help wake you up, but it will purify the air and ensure your house feels fresh.
Encourage Natural Light
Having more natural light in your home is a great way to enhance your mood, improve your focus and increase happiness. To make the most of natural light in your home, make sure your furniture isn’t blocking any windows, use mirrored surfaces to reflect light, choose lighter colours for your walls, and make sure your windows are clean.
Set No Phone Zones
In this world of technology and always being available, it is helpful to take moments each day to switch off. Try setting areas in your home that are phone free and ban them from the dinner table so you can focus on enjoying your food and engaging in conversation.
Be sure to avoid the temptation of checking your screen before you fall asleep by leaving it in another room or switching it off. Being away from the constant pings of notifications will help reduce stress and allow you to relax and unwind at the end of your day.
Find Some Favourite Scents
Scents can be soothing and a simple way to create a peaceful atmosphere. A subtle way to infuse your home with a relaxing aroma is to invest in an essential oil diffuser. You can choose and pair different oils to create a smell that is unique to your house.
There are also the options of incense, wax melts, or candles. These can be nice to light in the evenings, as they encourage a sense of calm and well-being.
Add Something Beautiful
Brighten bare walls with a special piece of art, buy vases for different rooms and fill them with flowers, or adorn your sofa with some lavish cushions. Bringing beauty into your home will increase pride in your surroundings and make it an enjoyable space to live.
Decorate Mindfully
Before buying any new pieces for your home, you should first take time to think about the role of each room and its purpose in your life. Once you understand what you need from each space, you can start decorating in a mindful way.
This can be as simple as adding some lamps to your bedroom or investing in a new rug for your living room. Little touches like this will enable you to control the progression of your rooms, and ensure there is coherence between them all, making for a home that is consistent in style and ambience.
Bring Your Vision To Life And Create An Oasis Of Calm
It will take time to achieve all your home design goals but start small and the rest will follow. Focus on one room, to begin with, and create a perfect space for you to enjoy. Crafting your ideal home should be an enjoyable and rewarding venture, one that will help you understand your likes, dislikes, and needs.
Make the most of it and appreciate the process. After all of your hard work, you can kick back and relax in your very own oasis of calm.
