Create Your Oasis: How Colors, Greenery, and Storage Can Enhance Your Home's Serenity

We live in a world where stressful lifestyles are the norm. There are no other ways to keep up with work, hobbies, and relationships. The age of the internet has brought an additional source of stress, and people are constantly burned out.

Therefore, we’re always looking for ways to relax and find small, joyful experiences that get us through the day. Among fixing sleep habits and improving our health, the best way to find peace is to make your home an oasis of serenity. A peaceful home is clutter-free and can boost your energy levels simply by entering it. For example, if you follow feng shui practices when decorating or restoring your house, you’ll be able to surround yourself with positive energy and feel healthier.

So, if you’re looking for minor improvements to make your house more welcoming, here are our best recommendations.

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Foster plants

Plants have the miraculous power to change a room’s atmosphere, besides improving the air quality by filtering indoor toxins. It’s no secret that green spaces improve people’s moods and help with stress management, so getting some plants for your house is the best way to enhance the look of the house. If you’re into aesthetics, you could start by getting beautiful flowerpots to match your interiors. Know that plants sometimes require more attention to grow, so getting all the necessary tools to help them thrive is essential.

At the same time, the simple act of caring for plants and seeing them grow will bring you peace and relaxation. So depending on the amount of light inside the house, your time, and commitment, you can choose the plant that works best for you. Pothos, for example, are best for low light as they thrive without much hassle. The Rubber plant needs more light and fertiliser, while Alocasia needs to live in a sunny room. Having many plants requires saving space, so you can get hanging planters, vertical pots, or plant floaters. 

Introduce calmer colors

Colors can affect our mood, and companies are known for choosing certain shades when promoting their brands to spark various feelings. That’s why red employs a sense of urgency, and it is frequently used in entertainment businesses.

But your house should be an oasis of tranquility, so the chosen colors should be anything but red. Think of a room theme that includes the following tones:

• Blue tends to have a cooling effect, can reduce anxiety, and slow down your heart rate. Soft shades of blue are preferred;

• Green resembles nature, so it automatically helps you relax by diffusing anxiety. Choose beige greens and pale-yellow tones for the interior;

• Pink is a fun color to play with, although peaceful tones include champagne pink, pink lace, or misty rose;

• Violet is a sophisticated shade that can signify profuseness and inspiration, so consider lavender, mauve, or African violet for your rooms.

While you can paint rooms in a single color, you could also approach schemes that include more tones and bring more visual excitement. For example, combining soft pink, muted blues, and cream will offer the room a soothing feeling.

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Elevate storage

House clutter is no joke, especially when it becomes too much. People are prone to getting attached to objects, so they start collecting more and more without needing them, and they pile up until they become risky clutter for the mind and the body. Clutter can also worsen or even cause anxiety, so dealing with it is a priority if you want to have a calming home.

This is where storage helps you handle the situation. Since there are so many different types of storage, you could research the ones that will help minimize visual clutter. You could consider the following products:

• Floating shelves are best for limited indoor space and bring in a minimalist vibe;

• Under-bed storage helps store out-of-season objects;

• Wall-mounted racks are best for massive belongings like a bike;

• Drawer dividers will help you stay organized and find what you need fast.

Of course, storage won’t help you declutter the house if you still own way too many things. This is why it’s best to start changing your house by decluttering clothes, books, and other objects that only bring you happiness and comfort.

Choose a place of relaxation

Even if you transform your kitchen, bathroom, and living room into relaxing spaces, sometimes you only need a small spot in the house to recharge your batteries. You could designate an area where you feel best, such as the bedroom, and make the spot sparkly and comforting so it can help you feel better.

Here are some ideas on how to make that space as relaxing as possible:

• Install a custom-fitted day bed where you can read your favorite book;

• Create a reading nook where you can put all your books;

• Enhance the view by placing plants and flowers outside;

• Install some strip lights.

Incorporate decoration pieces that add extra coziness into the room so it can be your safe space. This spot is essential for your well-being, especially if you’re an introvert.

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Final tip― Natural scents for maximum relaxation

Good indoor smells will make you feel accomplished, but scents can only serve calming purposes if they’re natural. Hence, always make sure the house is thoroughly cleaned to avoid bad odors. On top of that, get some essential oils in your favorite fragrances ―the best aromas include bergamot orange, clay sage, and jasmine. Fragrant plants such as gardenia, paperwhite, or a small citrus tree, are also great options.

Are you ready to transform your home?

The modern individual’s life is always stressful, balancing personal hobbies, work, and other commitments. Therefore, people need to improve their houses and make them an oasis of relaxation in order to have a place where they can unwind. You don’t need a massive budget for this change: you can get affordable or even free plants to decorate your rooms, small boxes or bins to declutter your house, and essential oils or fragrant plants to transform scents into relaxing fragrances.

About the Author:

Cynthia Madison is a freelance writer and graphic designer passionate about traveling, cooking, and graphic novels. She was a bookworm and daydreamer in high school, which led her to a graphic design course once she graduated. She now writes articles focused on well-being and creates animations in a shabby chic apartment in her hometown, where she lives with her family and beloved dog and cat, Cl

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