If you work long hours, 5 days a week in a fast-paced and very stressful environment, you want your home to be a place where you can relax. An environment where you can completely shut off and not worry about work once you are home. Whether that is one room or your whole home, you need an environment where you can rest.
There are many ways you can create a calming environment in your home, without breaking the bank. From wall paint to certain textures and scents in your home, here are five easy steps to create a stress-free sanctuary in your home.
Create a Neutral Colour Palette
The first thing you need to do is create a calming environment with the colours of your home. The colour of your home is arguably one of the first things that you will notice which is why you need to ensure that you get this right. Neutral colours are not only easy on the eye but are also very soothing and give a calmer nature. No matter how much noise is going on in your home. Another positive with neutral colours is that it makes your home feel much bigger than it actually is.
If you are unsure what colours fall into the neutral category, it includes; beige, taupe, off-white, caramel, camel and any other warm colours. Use a variation of these colours so it adds plenty of variation to your home so it doesn’t look bland and creates that calming environment you wish to achieve.
Make The Most Of Light
Something else that you must do in your home is embrace your natural light. In winter, you won’t get to see much light if you spend most of your days/nights working indoors. That is why you must make sure you make the most of it during the day. In fact, even if you are one of those who gets to work from home, make sure you get to see a lot of natural light throughout the day.
Natural light is very calming compared to using overhead lights however, there will be times during the day when that natural light no longer brightens your room. Consider purchasing lamps where you can place these around your room, in the corners typically but make sure they are not too bright. All you need is a bit of light to brighten the room and help change the mood. If you have dimming spotlights, turn these down so your room isn’t too bright.
Working in office environments or other environments that require a lot of lighting can strain your eyes and give you headaches. The last thing that you want is to be blinded by lights when you have been under them all day.
Consider Colour Clusters
Colour clusters are another great way to create a calming environment but this is something that you need to get right. To do this, you need to utilise your home decor such as a dining table and chair. Make sure this is different to the colours of your cabinet doors. If you are in the living room, ensure your soft furnishings are a different colour to your sofa. The last thing you want is your cushions to blend in with the sofa. Just ensure that the cushions are all similar colours with roughly the same patterns.
Change The Scent of The Air
The smell of your home is very important so this is something else that helps to create a soothing environment. This scent is something that will hit you straight away as soon as you get into your home. Colours and smells will instantly change your mood instantly.
There are two ways where you can change the smell of your home. One of those would be to purchase flowers that give off a strong scent and give you that outdoor feeling. The other option would be to buy scented candles, incense sticks, or plug-in scents to change the smell of your home. If you are unsure what gives off a soothing smell, consider looking for scents that are; Lavender, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Vanilla, Rose, Jasmine and much more.
Add Some Green To Your Home
Another fantastic way to ensure you create that calming environment is to add a bit of green in your home. We mentioned flowers are a great way to add a better smell to your rooms however, it can also add another variation of colour that looks good in any colour palette. They are a great way to brighten the room and it offers that outdoor smell which adds warmth to your home.
Nature is often seen as very soothing, whether that is the peace and quiet or the smells of mother nature. Whatever you think, you want to create that environment in your home to make it more relaxing.
Declutter
Something else that you can do which is also very simple but can make a big difference is to declutter your home. It is something that can easily occur in your home as well. You will start using your dining room table as a place to store paperwork or temporarily leave your cleaned washing on top of it.
Something else that can easily become cluttered is dirty mugs, glasses and plates. All of this can be something that can be quite stressful so the best thing to do is declutter where you can. A tidy room leaves a tidy mind as they say and you will certainly feel the difference once your room/house is tidy and decluttered.
If your storage is something that you struggle with then we recommend that you buy more storage units. This could be anything from bookcases to cabinet units or even just a storage box for your children’s toys. Whatever it is, it is better to buy more storage that fits within your colour palette and design so you can declutter your home.
Family Photos
A simple addition but it can make all the difference. Family photos are another great way to create a calming environment. In those pictures, it will be nothing but love and positive vibes with you and your family. This can instantly make you feel better and help relieve that stress from work. They can even trigger other happy memories which will have a positive impact on your mood.
To Conclude
As you can see, there are many ways you can create a stress-free sanctuary in your home. Everything matters in your home and you need this to be an environment that you can enjoy and relax in. Remember, smells are just as important as the visual appeal of your home so make sure you have a smell that adds to your soothing environment.