5 Designer Tips For The Ultimate Serene Home

It has been said that serenity is the tranquil balance of heart and mind. It is the practice of acquiring peace and bringing this balance into our everyday lives and homes. Here we share five designer tips to help you achieve the ultimate serene home.

1. Bring the outdoors in

We’ve said it time and again but nature has an amazing therapeutic effect on the mind and body. It’s a simple and effective way to bring balance, peace and serenity to your home. Bring greenery indoors or embrace outside views to fully maximize the power of nature at work. Here are 6 ways to bring nature inside this season – a great starting point for any homeowner!

2. Good lighting changes the game

There is no substitute for good natural lighting in your home. It brings a fresh new outlook on life that cannot be overlooked. Add to this quality interior light sources and you’ll instantly uplift your home into a more blissful space. Even if your rooms feel small or have limited light options, there are designer tricks to help you create the illusion of space and light. Play around with mirrors and embrace large windows where light can infiltrate into your home. Even the experts agree that lighting can play a huge role and transform how we experience a space. Our friends from Eurolux shared some great advice to help us make a small home feel bigger with the power of lighting.

3. Colour is everything

Keep things calm and on trend with a muted colour palette. This is a great way to enhance a zen-like home and add to the serenity of your interior. Not sure where to begin? A soothing Spring colour palette is just what we need, says the Plascon Colour Advice team. Read about Plascon’s Gentle Serenity colour palette to enhance a state of bliss at home.

4. Create a peaceful bedroom

Your bedroom should be a haven from the outside world – a place where you can restore balance and embrace complete serenity. The first step is to keep things calm, clean and simple in the bedroom. Our friends from Atmosphere Furniture helped us acquire the tools to strike the perfect work-life balance and create a blissful bedroom. You should also ensure that your bedroom is a clutter-free zone to enhance your mood and promote rest. Here we share some great ideas for 2020 bedroom trends to help you keep your room organized, tranquil and streamlined.

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5. Functional spaces are blissful spaces

Create rooms that serve your family well. Functional spaces can enhance a sense of calm and tranquility in your home. Even in small rooms, clearly defined spaces will help you enjoy the space more. There is actually no need to shop for a larger home with more space. Make the most of what you have now and create beautiful functional areas around the home. Tile Africa recently shared some great tips and tricks for small spaces.