After a long day, your home is supposed to be your sanctuary. But what if your home does the opposite and makes you even more stressed? If your home feels more like an energy drain than an energy giver, here are five tips for creating a calm and peaceful home so that you can finally kick back and relax.
Fill It With What You Love
Different people will find various things calming. What makes you feel relaxed? Maybe it’s chilling on the couch watching your favorite shows. Investing in new pillows and throws for your couch and blackout curtains to tune out the outside world may be beneficial in this case. Maybe it’s taking a long soak in the bathtub. Picking up new towels, candles, and a bathtub tray will take your soak to the next level. Think of what you love, and then think of how you can make what you love even better.
Plants Galore
Nature draws humans in because spending time in Mother Nature can reduce stress levels and improve your mood. But you don’t have to spend all your time outdoors to reap these benefits; just bring a touch of nature inside your home! Plants can instantly make a room feel cozier. Try out easy to care for indoor plants, like spider plants, peace lilies, dracaena, pothos, and aloe vera. Even notorious brown thumbs have the skills to keep these plants healthy and thriving.
A Fragrant Aroma
Scent, emotion, and memory are solidly intertwined. Familiar smells remind us of old memories and stir up old feelings. If there’s a particular scent that reminds you of happy times, then having that scent in your home can immediately boost your mood. Use candles, incense, or air fresheners to make your home smell, quite literally, like happiness.
Soft Lighting
Does the light in your home feel too harsh? Softening it is one way to make your home feel more peaceful. Soft blue lighting is ideal for relaxation. You can also use colored bulbs or a pattern projector to give a room a unique ambience—a royal blue with a wavy pattern can make you feel like you’re a mermaid in the ocean, while a dark, starry purple will make your room feel like a galaxy.
Don’t Neglect the Outdoors
If you have a yard or a patio, make sure to give it some love along with your interior. Your outdoor space is a great place to go if you’re feeling stressed. The fresh air and abundant nature can calm you. Make your outdoor space extra relaxing by choosing comfy seating and accessories that make you smile.
Those are our top five tips for creating a calm and peaceful home. With a few minor tweaks, you can turn your home into a personal haven.
