You’re living the dream: You have the career, personal life, and home you want. Yet something feels… missing. Then it hits you. What you want is a sanctuary of calm and peace inside your busy home. You want a space to call your own away from the dinner parties, getting the kids ready for school, morning routine before work, and your weekend fun. In today’s blog from Decorating Den, we discuss how to craft a calm space in your busy home.
Utilize Storage
Do you look around and find you have too much clutter? Decide what you want to stow away and come up with the best storage options for your space. Think closets, under the stairs, and freestanding options. Hutches are great for dishes, serving ware, and knick-knacks. Custom cabinets designed by Decorating Den are fantastic for hidden storage that blends in with your existing space.
Minimize Clutter
You may decide that your calm space doesn’t need a lot of stuff in it. Whether you prefer a loveseat next to one item on the wall and a small table or lounger with a plant by a window, having a minimalist space can do wonders for your peace of mind. The experts at Decorating Den can show you what to do if you want a room without a lot of clutter.
Set Aside an Entire Room
Even with an open floor plan, you can set aside an entire room for a cozy space. Put your personality into the room. Make it yours and only yours. Music memorabilia, family photos, a meditation room, a gaming room, or a library are all appropriate ideas here. Decorating Den has some suggestions for making the most of your inner sanctuary.
Think About Underused Areas
Do you see any underused areas of your home? What about any spaces you could renovate? Consider above the garage, underneath a stairwell, an attic-type space, or a basement. Even an empty corner can give you a little bit of a calm space when you have a smaller apartment or the rest of your house is already in use. Decorating Den’s experts can point out some spots for you to rearrange and make an inviting space.
Go Natural
Plants and natural lighting offer a relaxing atmosphere. Find plants that are easy to take care of, including succulents, bamboo, cacti, and plants that thrive indoors. Instead of bringing plants indoors, your calming space can have a lot of windows that face outdoors so you can see nature’s beauty as much as possible.
Use Colors
Various colors can create warmth or coolness in the room. Or you can strike a balance with neutral tones. Pastels have a calming effect. Cool colors such as dark gray-blue, soft gray, icy blue, white, and a soft neutral green could have a calming psychological impact. Warm colors, such as pink, red, and yellow, can make you feel cheerful. Bright colors or your favorite colors can make you feel good, whether you use them in moderation or design an entire room around them. Decorating Den has an eye for color, and our staff can help you coordinate various hues in your calming space.
Interior Design at Decorating Den
Create a calm space in your home with the help of Decorating Den. We come to you at your home or office and show you what we can do. Contact Decorating Den or call (417) 882-7509 for more information. We serve Springfield, Missouri, and the surrounding areas.
