Begin with the End in Mind: 5 Ways To Create A Soothing Interior

In the bustle of everyday life, it’s important to find a space where you can be calm and just be you! Your home is a solace from the outside world. Embrace the tranquillity of your home and learn to create a soothing interior with our top picks from Begin with the End in Mind Interiors…

Keep it neutral

Life is busy enough and everywhere we go things and people are vying for our attention. In a soothing interior, opt for neutral choices to bring calm. Soft tones and beautiful neutrals will help bring balance and peace to a space. Furthermore, muted tones are easier on the eye than brights. As such, they often promote the calmest ambience and that’s why they are go to colours in a bedroom or child’s room.

Soften it up with textures

Texture is design’s answer to softening hard edges. If your room feels stark, bland or even uninviting, soften it up with luxurious textures to add to the soothing effect. A plush throw, or a warm rug can soften up your space instantly. These mixed textures also give your room definition and can take the comfort level up a notch.

Play around with lighting

Lights certainly set the mood. In a neutral room, natural light can work wonders, but when the sun disappears, it’s important to have enough artificial light to keep your space calm and inviting.

Utilise a variety of lighting types (including natural, ambient, and task lighting) in every room. This will give you the balance your space needs to function at its peak!

During the daytime, take advantage of natural light by throwing back the blinds and enjoying the sunlight that floods in. Then, create a lighting scheme for the evening hours that’s just as appealing as nature’s rays with bulbs that cast a gentle, warm light.

Introduce upholstered seating

Creating spaces for relaxation at home is key. Invest in quality seating in plush textiles that add comfort and can help to warm up your interior. A soothing bedroom can incorporate a reading nook with a delicate armchair that invites you in. Similarly, a soothing living space will place a huge focus on a lofty couch for added comfort in the space. Seating can therefore help to set the tone of rest and rejuvenation in a soothing environment.

Introduce subtle changes

Sometimes a room does not need a complete overhaul. All it takes is a few clever changes to bring a sense of calmness. We often feel frustrated when things like layout and flow don’t work together. So instead of redesigning an entire space, why not introduce smaller changes for a quick refresh to maximize its comfort level. Keep the approach simple but fresh by changing a room’s looks with the seasons. Dress up chairs with slipcovers, rearrange some furniture, or add seasonal decor to make a room more welcoming.

Begin with the End in Mind Interiors is a family-run business that was established is 1998, celebrating over 20 years of excellence and experience within the furniture industry. By reserving the right to import furniture from the Almi-Furniture Company, based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Begin with the End in Mind ensures pieces that are unique, different and inspiring.

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