July 19, 2020
Have you ever walked into someone's home or office space and instantly felt that it was positive, welcoming, and peaceful? It means more harmonious work with customers and clients and a more peaceful attitude at home. Imagine walking through your front door and the stresses of the day melting away.
A good design, including color, layout, and lighting can help create that environment for you or your business. Read on to learn more!
To create a relaxing and serene impression, consider using pale blues, which many people find calming. Aqua and periwinkle are also soothing colors. Want something warmer? Peaches are a fresh choice to create a feeling that's more energized, yet welcoming and relaxed.
For an interesting twist, consider creating a gradated impression with mountains or swaths of gently shifting color either with paint or using wallpaper. Gradual color shifts are very soothing to the eye and also make decorating far easier, as it's possible to match any of the colors present.
For bedrooms, do consider darker colors such as midnight blue on one wall, especially if the bedroom does not include an office space and is used mostly for sleeping.
One of the decorating maxims is quality over clutter: "Buy it once, and buy it right". If your budget is tight, gather the bare essentials first, and allow yourself a full year to reach the finished, polished look you're going for. Remember that if it's a home you've purchased, you're going to be living there for years to come: there's no deadline to acquire the perfect look.
Finally, don't purchase furniture that is oversized to 'fit' a larger space. There are two options for larger spaces that seem empty: include more furniture around the central hub of a room (such as a couch, loveseat, and two chairs instead of just a couch); or create two hubs of interest in the room.
There is little more important to the peace and serenity of a room than natural light! Be sure that whatever window treatment you use isn't so complex that it takes a great deal of effort to rearrange to bring in more light or block it out. Be careful of overhead lights: they can be overwhelming if too intense. Finally, concentrate standing lamps in quiet corners that may be used for reading or play.
One of the best things you can do for a room that seems hemmed-in and dark is to knock out the existing windows and add new, larger ones in their place. This isn't an inexpensive renovation, but it can change the look and feel of a room entirely.
Candles, fireplaces, and string lights are the ultimate in soft, social lighting! Use these to create an intimate atmosphere.
Every room needs a living thing in it, whether that's a standing plant or a fish tank. Living things bring a touch of the serenity of nature to your space. Here are a few great ideas for indoor plants.
Keep in mind that the environment where you live and work is not just about looks! Part of what makes a room feel inviting is texture, scent and sound.
To create an inviting look, have a variety of soft things to touch in your room, going for quality in whatever rests closest to the body: use high-quality couch pillows and throws, but skimp on curtains, for example.
Be aware that when it comes to the senses, there's a lot of individual variation regarding what's considered comfortable. When questioning what scents to use in your home, err on the side of caution: it's better your guests not smell your fresh vanilla plugin than that you give a friend a migraine! Ask yourself if you notice the scent when you first walk in after a few hours away. If it's a strong smell when you walk in, you should probably back off.
Unpleasant noise can make a space feel very unwelcoming. Playing classical or soft acoustic can disrupt irritating noise. If the outdoor noise is intense, consider getting a white noise machine or asking your home device to play the sound of waves; this blocks out repetitive or unpredictable noise nearby.
Using these tips and tricks, you can create a warm, welcoming space that comforts you, your family, and your guests without words.
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A seasoned full-time real estate professional, Julie has developed her expertise over decades of experience living and working in the area she calls home. She encourages you to contact her to become your trusted real estate partner. Together, let's achieve real estate success!