Bringing Peace Into Any Space

important feature of any home is to have spaces that feel calm, almost like a personal sanctuary. It’s more than possible to bring a bit of peace into every space in your home in a couple of ways. Even in the busiest of rooms and high traffic areas, you can strike a balance with a bit of tranquility with a few small and big tweaks to any room in your home. Here are just a few tops for bringing peace into any space.

Don’t Ignore Any Rooms

It might not seem like every room in your home needs to be “calm”, but you would be surprised at how many spaces in your home could benefit from some positive vibes. Think about the spaces that you use the most and start there, since that’s where you’ll be spending the most of your time. Even if you can’t make the entire space zen, try to get a corner or a nook that can serve as the calm space. So maybe a breakfast nook in a kitchen or a sitting area in a bathroom or even a comfy couch in a home office; consider all the spaces in your home where you might need a moment.

Clear It Out

A big part of creating calm in a room is clearing it of clutter. Seeing clutter visually can create chaos in your mind, and make it impossible to wind down. More than just keeping the space clean, it’s important that you regularly clear out items that are no longer useful or are taking up too much space. Think of other places it can go, or consider if you even need it anymore at all.

Colour!

Colour is another great way to create some calm in a space, and there’s a few colours that actually stimulate feelings of calmness in our heads. Think pastel colours with cool undertones like blues and periwinkles and even different neutrals like greys and cream.

Bring The Outside In

Natural elements are definitely mood boosters and can add quite a bit of clarity to any room. Thinking about the kinds of natural materials you can use in any room – from wood and bamboo to linen and silk. Because these elements usually play so well together, it’s usually a cohesive look that’s easy on the eyes and doesn’t cause too much mental stimulation – which is perfect in some cases. Also, having plenty of plants inside is also a great idea since they do things like purify the air – creating an already better quality environment for physical health and mental clarity. There are many types of houseplants that you can use, so it will be up to you to choose the types, colours and sizes that work for you.

More Natural Light

This is one of the best ways to create calm in any space, since natural light is connected to so many wellness benefits. A lack of natural light can be detrimental to not only your space but how you feel in the space. Consider adding larger windows, more transparent window treatments or even adding skylights in during your next custom renovation.