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Create a peaceful home
Create a peaceful home
* Here is how to achieve peace in your home:
* Keep ornaments and decorations to a minimum - For wall decorations there is the same word of order: simplicity. Avoid collections of paintings or photos and keep only those that are especially dear to you. For a fully harmonious and playful library, cover all your books in monochrome paper.
* Enhance your room with natural scents - A homemade linen spray, soy or beeswax candles, and essential oils are all natural ways to enhance your room with fresh scents, which can not only be calming when it's time to sleep, but also invigorating when it's time to wake.
Remove electronic disturbances - Electronic devices are most often a source of distraction and therefore do not integrate in a fully zen decor. However, if you need to have your TV set in the bedroom for instance, make sure you place it in a discrete area or hide it in a specially designed cupboard. As well, make sureyou hide all wires and cables that could distort the serene atmosphere of the entire setting.
Bring in calmness with green plants - Plants have a calming effect through their soothing green colors and by providing oxygen. However, avoid flowers which need special maintenance or may emanate disturbing scents. Bonsai trees or hanging terrariums, for example, make a goodchoice and are often included in zen dÈcor.
In today's frenetic world it is more important than ever to create a calm and peaceful space that allows you to recharge.