No matter if you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you inevitably spend the majority of your time at home. It’s the place we’re happy to return to after a long day at work. It’s where we go to escape from the hustle and bustle of life, relax, and center ourselves. However, this is only possible if our homes are set up to create such an atmosphere.
The reality is that promoting relaxation and tranquility in your home requires intentionality and effort. It’ll be worth it, though, for what a peaceful home can do for your well-being.
Let’s explore tips for turning your home into a haven.
Choose Colors That Promote Comfort
Colors are more than just aesthetic preferences. They can influence us through our emotions, moods, and behaviors — enough that it has warranted an entire field of study dedicated to the subject of color psychology. You can use specific colors throughout your home to help you feel comfortable and serene.
For example, relaxing color palettes made of soft blues, grays, and whites can ignite a feeling of instant calmness. Shades of green can create a relaxing atmosphere that helps put you at ease. Pinks can also promote tranquility.
Which colors you choose to include depends on your personal taste and your mood preference. Whatever makes you feel serene, distribute those colors throughout your home.
Bring Nature Inside
One of the biggest people leave their homes is to immerse themselves in the healing properties of nature and have fun in other outdoor activities. Studies suggest that being in nature can decrease stress, relieve attention fatigue, and increase happiness and creativity.
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t have the luxury of spending time outdoors regularly. But that doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the benefits of being immersed in nature. You can bring nature indoors to support your well-being and create a haven at home.
Start with houseplants. Be sure to only get as many as you can take good care of. Spread them throughout your home so that there’s a touch of greenery in as many places as possible. Look for local nurseries if you need guidance on which houseplants to incorporate and how to properly care for them.
Make Your Backyard an Oasis
You can’t forget about your backyard when turning your home into a sanctuary. When you need a break from being inside and don’t want to leave home, your backyard is a go-to. You get to interact with nature and enjoy refreshing yourself mentally and physically.
A relaxing outdoor space can also be great if you like to invite your friends and family over for entertainment. If this is the case for you, consider how your backyard can suit your entertainment desires. Say you want something casual such as a BYOB party — all you need to provide is the food and the space and everyone will bring the rest. But you’ll certainly need the space and areas where people can sit or tables where they can eat. If you have a smaller space, you may be more comfortable hosting small get-togethers and dinner parties.
No matter how large of an outdoor space you have though, there are certain decorations you should carry over in any space. Consider using string lights to give your backyard a warm, intimate feeling. Spend time on landscaping, incorporating gorgeous flowers and plants. Adding other calming accessories, like a waterfall and comfortable seating can be helpful as well.
Create Dedicated Spaces for Relaxation
Most people think every room should serve a purpose. But not that many people think of the purpose of relaxing. Relaxing may look different for everyone. If you relax through your hobbies, use the extra space in your home for a hobby room. You can fill the room with all the tools you need to carry out projects. If you relax through exercise, you can change the space into your own gym or yoga/meditation studio.
No matter the purpose of the room, declutter your space first so that you have a clean, organized foundation to work with. Document exactly what you want to do with the room and what it will take to see the vision into fruition. Then, you can tackle your project timeline one task at a time.
