Our homes are our havens. They are the safe spaces where we can retreat to after a busy day in the office to relax and recharge. A badly designed home can be quite a difficult place to relax well in, it might feel chaotic, sterile or uncomfortable. If you are finding this with your home, you might want to try to update it a little so that you can create a better environment in which to unwind. Here are some peaceful home decor tips to help you create a relaxing home.
Add a bathtub
There have been numerous studies into the benefits of having a bath: from lowing blood pressure to improving oxygen intake. As well as physical benefits, a calming soak in the tub can truly help unwind the mind after a stressful day.
If your bathroom only has a shower cubicle, you might want to think about whether it would be possible to add a bathtub as well. Depending on the size of your bathroom, you might need to replace the shower with the tub, or a bath/shower combo. With a bathtub in the house you can make use of bath salts or essential oils, to help create that spa-like zen at the even of a busy day.
Use lots of plants
Another great tip is to add lots of greenery to your home. Small or tall, sleek or bushy, a host of indoor plants can not only add pops of colour and natural textures to your rooms, but they also act as air purifiers, absorbing carbon monoxide and pumping out oxygen. If you are not sure which plants you like, you might want to sign up to www.bloomboxclub.com for a monthly plant subscription. You’ll get sent a different plant each month – a great way to try out different shapes in different spaces.
Install a good home-entertainment system
A sure and easy way to beat stress and relax is to lie back and watch something you love. Today there are a whole host of home-entertainment products, from interconnected tv and sound systems to full house operation through the simple use of an app. Taking a look at www.kinoav.com gives you an idea of what kind of automated home-entertainment systems can be installed in your home, and soon enough you could be setting up a full evening’s entertainment before you’ve even arrived home from work. Perfection!
Beat the clutter
‘Sparking joy’ in your home is all the rage right now. From intricate storage solutions to well-maintained dispensers, the message is clear: clean up and de-clutter! If you find that your home is messy no matter how much you clean up, it could be time to try and cut down on the amounts of things you own. Go through all of your belongings and see what you no longer need or use. If there are things that are still in quite good quality, you could try to sell them online and create some extra cash, or donate them to a local charity shop.
Use Feng Shui t
Feng Shui is an ancient Asian philosophy that can help you bring more peace and tranquility to your home. It centres on the positions in which you place your furniture and how these positions can affect your home’s energy. Some Feng Shui is even believed to affect your luck and the amount of money you may earn, so a little rearranging of furniture may be worth the effort after all.
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