No matter the size of your home it's important to create a stress-free zone, to escape. A dedicated area for you to relax and concentrate on one single task or to simply maintain an awareness of thought without distraction. Your escape room could be a private meditation space, gym, reading nook or artist studio - the important thing is that it's yours.
Establishing mindful moments in the home has become tricker than ever due to the pandemic forcing us to spend SO much time in our spaces and for many of us still working from home. Rooms become tainted with the association of stress, chores and responsibilities. My spare room for example is an office, a wardrobe and a gym - nothing spare or relaxing about it! So how can we carve out somewhere special to switch off?
Dedicate a corner
A mindful space does not have to be big, for most of us it's about creating a space within a space.A change of pace can be carved out in a corner ; zoned out using paint and decoration or simply with furniture layout. Think about all the things that create calm for you. Is it a warm and neutral colour palette paired with natural materials or is it bringing the outdoors in with planting to benefit from biophilia. What's also important to establish is the specific use of the space - is it solely for yoga and meditation or could that also be your reading nook or workout zone? If so, choose furniture you can move easily or utilise floor cushions and rugs to tweak the space for each activity.
Lighting
As wall as utilising decoration and furniture to carve out the space, lighting can be a game changer. This doesn't have to mean getting an electrician in. Floor and table lamps
can zone an area, especially a reading/study area really well. If floor space is minimal have a look into wall lights that are plug in such as Nove Lighing pendants or Tala's recently released Plug & Play. If you are short of plug sockets, there are some great cord-less lighting solutions in the market. Perfect for if your space has duel purpose. Check out Ferm Living and Abigail Ahern for products and inspiration.
Take it outdoors
During the warmer months - why not take the idea alfresco. You could use planting to zone off an area, outdoor rugs to soften and incorporate outdoor lighting to create a calm mood in the evenings. Again, the area does not need to be huge, this could even be a small balcony space. The possibilities are endless and the budget does not need to be big.
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