Peaceful Home Goals

Your home should be a place that makes you feel at ease. My goal is to help you create a home that calms and relaxes you as you walk in the door, letting you focus on the important things in life.

Welcoming white, grey, and wood interiors will add warmth to your home. The color white will be a theme throughout this blog. Embracing the white and open spaces is a good start to changing the mood of your home.

White foundations, textural wooden elements and small green plant accents fuse into peaceful living spaces with style and sophistication. You can’t go far wrong with this palette.

There is nothing more soothing than moving from room to room and knowing that each space will be a warm, clean, simple space.

#1 - Light

Light for me gives off the feeling of positivity and wellbeing.

I highly suggest taking advantage of natural light, letting in as much as you can.

Open your curtains; or if you're like me and still want your privacy, go for a thinner curtain that blocks your neighbors view but still let's sunlight through.

If you're building, splurge for the floor to ceiling windows.

If you don't have the luxury of window light, this is where cozy lighting comes into play. You can make additions such as dual aspect modern fireplace, corner lamps, candles, soft mood lighting. Layering your lighting is an easy way to change the mood of your home.

Tip: For apartments with little to no light, add reflective surfaces into the home.

#2 - Colors

In general, soft, light, neutral and natural colors are great for creating calming, peaceful spaces. Think colors like ivory, white, beige, greige, soft blue or green, natural wood tones, etc.

Muted, neutral or toned-down colors can help create a calmer look. Natural neutral tones appear especially quiet and calming in a space.

Light wood with a white foundation (white paint) creates a gentle atmosphere in the room.

Classic Calming Colors:

greens - sage green specifically is my favorite

browns

beiges

whites

golds

creams

tans

greys

Minimalist black and white kitchens are becoming

a common sight, with the contrast in shades adding a contemporary feel. Rustic wooden bar stools can be a nice touch.

Adding calming wood tones throughout your home gives a cozy feel. A textured cabinet can add a dimensional look to the space

Note: If color is something that makes you happy, I suggest adding pops of color throughout your home. Try sticking to the same color scheme and not going overboard, especially in one room.

The more consistent your color palette is throughout your house, the better your spaces flow together and the more calming your home can appear.

"Sanctuary (home) - your safe and peaceful haven - a comforting place of refuge and rest in a noisy, chaotic world"

#3 -Open Layout

A fluid transition between spaces is key to keeping a natural and relaxing flow in your home. As well as defining the change of spaces, an example being a transition from your living room to dining room space.

The correct use of levels is another minimalist design technique, keeping the flow between spaces.

#4 - Decorating

Using the same materials throughout the house for a cohesive result.

Adding plants and greenery to your home is one of the easiest ways to make your home a calmer place. (there are certain plants that clean the air and remove toxins)

Avoiding bulky furniture, also decorating with rounded furniture vs squared off furniture leaves a room feeling airy.

The combination of chairs and a dining bench composes a relaxed, welcoming informal look around a dining table.

In a simple design, unique coffee tables like a reclaimed wood design can act as focal points. A simple table centerpiece keeps a low profile whilst taking the plainness of the top.

Add a cozy area rug.

Keeping wall decor simple adds the feeling of spaciousness and calm to a room.

Avoid too many contradicting patterns or colors.

Decorate with softness.

Simplicity = serenity. Decorate with clean lines and clutter-free organization.

#5 - Clean

Organizing your home can give a give you a sense of ease, not only mentally but aesthetically. According to a psychological study, clutter and random objects hinder your ability to focus on basic tasks, leading to lower performance and greater stress.

Clear the clutter and keeping your surfaces clear. Minimalizing things left out, using baskets or cabinets for storage.

Every time you look at a pile of clutter, you get a negative thought, and that’s no coincidence. You can’t chill out in a messy home.

Start Small

There’s no right or wrong way to create a home you love. Your home should look, feel and function in a way you love. Your home should be a place that that feels good to you. Do what makes you happy so your home can become a place you love spending time in.

Design your space with things that you love and that make you happy. Start with a corner or room. Taking on the whole house at once can be overwhelming.

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