Having a calm and tranquil home does wonders for your body and mind, but sometimes, it can almost feel impossible to achieve. Here are a few of the best tips to make even the most stress-filled home more relaxed.
Cozy Materials
The first thing you need to do is invest in cozy materials. Whether it be taking the step to buy coverlets and coverlet set, adding some soft cushions to your couches, or simply getting a warm and fuzzy blanket to wrap yourself in on a cold night.
It is hard to find someone who doesn’t like a soft and squishy pillow or cushion, and they are ideal for helping you sit back and relax after a long day at work.
Candlelight
Candles are another incredible, cozy, and relaxing addition to any house. Depending on your lighting type, it can often make a home feel a bit too sterile or overly lit; however, candles give you just the right amount of light to settle down.
There is a reason why many spas and massage parlors use candlelight instead of regular lights: candles help to calm the mind and relax the body.
Declutter
“Cluttered home, cluttered mind” is a prevalent saying that is more true than you may think. Having your belongings spread across your house without rhyme or reason can only lead to stress.
Instead, take the time to get rid of everything you don’t need and then rehome everything you want to keep. Ensure that there is a cupboard, shelf, box, table, or basket for everything you own, and your home will instantly feel more welcoming and warm.
Minimal Tech
While in this day and age, it is almost impossible to live without modern technology, to create a more tranquil home, it is important to remember where you place your tech. Having “tech-free” rooms allows you to unplug from your day-to-day stresses.
For instance, keep TV’s out of the bedroom or have a minimalist reading corner. A great way to unwind is not get drawn into scrolling through social media or watching mindless TV.
Neutral Colors
Many studies have shown how colors can change our mood and how some colors are more relaxing and calming than others. Bright blues and reds have been to overstimulate the mind and they make relaxing more difficult.
On the other hand, colors like tan, light brown, yellow, green, and pastels have been shown to have a calming effect. Remember this when choosing paint or material colors and go down the route of choosing shades that make your brain happy, and not stressed.
Diffuser/Aromatherapy
Another useful addition to a home is either a diffuser or aromatherapy. Smells can also have a huge impact on how calm a room or house feels. There are plenty of scents out there that can instantly relax a space.
Chamomile, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lavender, etc, or only a few of the best scents to fill your home with. Whether you use a diffuser buy incense sticks, having these smells in your house will make a far bigger difference than you may expect.
Plants
House plants have two main benefits, with the second being one you may not have considered. Firstly, they brighten up a home and add a sense of freshness to any space they are in, and if you live somewhere that doesn’t have a garden, you can, at the very least, add elements of one to your home.
Secondly, many houseplants clean the air and remove toxins, allowing the air in your house to remain fresh and clean, further relaxing your mind and body.
Have a “Relaxation Corner”
A relaxation corner should be a part of your apartment or house where you can go to unwind and simply disconnect from the world around you. It can be in your bedroom, a couch in the lounge, or even just a beanbag chair away from all the hustle and bustle of your household.
This can be an area where you go to read, partake in a hobby you have, or have a nap. The only requirement is that is should be an area that remains relatively quiet.
Clean Regularly
While not the most fun or exciting thing to do, a clean home can drastically improve how relaxing it is. There is no use in having all the soft cushions and amazing smells if there is dirt and dust everywhere.
Similar to how clutter can cause stress, so can dirt. If you don’t have a ton of time to clean, split all the jobs across the week; for instance, Monday can be for dusting, Tuesday is laundry day, Wednesday is for vacuuming, etc. This ensures your home is always clean without the need to commit multiple hours to it on the weekend or your off days.
Music
Finally, music is another simple way to cover your home in a sheet of calm. Classical or instrumental music is often best, but whatever singer, band, or genre helps your relax, that should be the music you play.
If you don’t want to play music, you can go down the route of having an ambient sound machine. It is very hard not to relax with the sound of crashing waves or a gentle stream throughout your home.
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