Have you ever heard of someone trying to make a room less relaxing? Never. Nor has anyone tried to bring more anxiety and uptightness to any space. But making a room tranquil is still a challenge. A room can’t become so laid-back that it becomes a sloppy mess. Here’s how to go about creating a relaxing ambience in any room.
Keep It Neutral but Not Dull
Colors are a big part of giving any room an easy-going aura. Keep things neutral and calm without sliding into lifelessness. Muted tones, especially pastels, keep the room’s visual presence calmer, cooler, and more collected. They also serve as great canvases for all your other ideas since the colors are so nonintrusive. Eliminate boredom by using textured paint and rollers that give the walls character and depth without dominating the room. As you pick pieces to fill the room, ensure the texture of the upholstery meshes well with the colors. There are many different types of furniture upholstery to choose from, so you’re sure to find the right one.
Add Some (Plant) Life
Plants bring so much to our homes, from fresh air and floral scents to more visual appeal. Plants also add nature’s calming influence to any room, and the more plants are in a room, the more it’ll feel like a natural hideaway. If you don’t have a green thumb, ask the experts at your local garden center to suggest lovely but low-maintenance plants that’ll grow without too much time and effort. Make sure the plants have access to plenty of sunlight during the day, and they’ll provide years of relaxing ambience to the room. Windows always have the great effect of visually bringing the outdoors inside, so keep them open wide during the day.
Cozy Comfort and Corners
You can’t add too much coziness to any room. When you freshen up your home’s interior, buy furniture that’s both beautiful and comfortable. Make sure one part or corner of the room has a plush and pleasant chair with an end table and lamp for an extra-luxurious lounging, reading, and napping area. Add extra pillows and blankets here and there just in case there’s a coziness emergency!
New Sensations
Here’s one final tip about creating a relaxing ambience in any room. Relaxation doesn’t just depend on sight and touch; it should engage the other senses as well. Add pleasant aromas through scented candles, air fresheners, and potpourri. Lavender and rose hips are both delightful and evocative scents. Install a sound system with soft music or nature sounds as well to add a pleasant sonic backdrop to the space. Any place, even your bedroom, can be a faraway getaway with a little tweaking!
