During these stressful and erratic times, finding tranquillity and comfort in our lives can be difficult. This is the reason why Zen principles have increased in popularity and become a modern trend in interior design. Fancy a minimalist and simplistic design in your home that brings calmness and peacefulness in your space? Want to come home to a place where you know you can relax and feel refreshed? Consider these simple steps to turn your home into a totally Zen place.
1. Design Symmetrically
Symmetry gives that feeling of orderliness, which for many people invokes calmness. One classic technique to balance a large sofa in a living room is to place two accent chairs on both sides of the coffee table.
2. Add Floor Pillows
Comfortable floor pillows are timeless Zen accessory, which invites you to unwind and relax. Unfortunately, they tend to look as if they are from a college dorm. The trick here is to get the pillows in a more tailored look. Search through the internet for tailored floor cushions, and you will be directed to plenty of ready-made options.
3. Go Neutral With the Flooring
When it comes to making homes look calming and relaxing, nothing beats the simplistic beauty of wood floors, though this isn’t the only flooring material that makes spaces look tranquil. They key here is to choose a material that won’t visually collide with the furniture and decor. If you are stuck with a busy looking floor, you can cover it up with a giant rug in neutral colour.
4. Swap Out Bright Lights
For a truly relaxing space, replace harsh fluorescents with calming and nature-inspired lighting. Place different dim-light fixtures in different places of the house to control the light intensity and the areas of your home to be lighter. Avoid strong, direct light from the ceiling and take advantage of mixing floor lamps, lamp sets and indirect light.
5. Organize Your Nightstand
Books, glass of water, your phone charger and a couple of receipts add up to the mess on your nightstand. This clutter should not be the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning (and the last thing you see when you go to sleep). Instead of a clutter of random stuff, keep a photo of a loved one, a good bedside book and something alive on your nightstand.
Keeping your place looking relaxed is just a matter of eliminating clutter, making more space and choosing the right colours that emanate tranquillity and peacefulness.
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