9 Relaxing Home Decor Ideas to Transform Your Space
Much of our time these days is spent at home. Whether you’re still working from a home office, meal-prepping in your kitchen on weekends, or spending most of your leisure time looking at other homes for sale, you may feel your home is not the calming space you’d hope it to be. Regardless of how you spend your time, your home is your sanctuary, where you should feel relaxed and be able to unwind from your daily life. If you want to design a more calming space but do not know where to start, we’ve got you covered.
From adding cozy blankets and scented candles to dedicating a space to practice meditation, creating a relaxing house is just a couple of design steps away … one of these 10 relaxing home decor ideas is sure to transform your home calming place you’ll be happy to spend time in.
1) DESIGN YOUR SPACE WITH COZY FABRICS
There’s no better place to start designing a calming space than decorating with cozy fabrics. Whether that’s getting a new throw blanket for your couch or reupholstering your chair with a crushed velvet fabric, you can decorate just about anything with textiles. Soft fabrics bring a soothing, cozy feel to your home and can make you feel like you’re in a serene environment no matter the season. So break out the quilts, incorporate a fuzzy shag carpet, or pick up some soft throw pillows to make your space more relaxing after a long day.
2) CREATE BALANCE BETWEEN COLORS
When looking for the right relaxing home décor idea, think about how you’ll strike a balance between the colors in your space. Rather than bringing in lots of bright colors, consider adding a pop of color with a pillow or throw blanket against a neutral couch or chair. Unless you find yourself drawn to vibrant colors, less is more when it comes to incorporating these statement elements in your home.
3) CREATE A FLOW
This can be hard to get the hang of. It might not happen on the first try and in fact, I’m willing to bet it won’t and that’s okay. Unless you’ve lived in your home a while, it can be an adjustment to make your space flow nicely. If you find yourself moving around some things to get from point A to point B, reconsider the layout. It’s not just putting things where they look nice, but where they make sense and give you a breezy movement.
4) CHOOSE CLASSIC AND CALMING DECOR IDEAS
When it comes to choosing relaxing home décor, you may find yourself tempted by all the up-and-coming home trends. Opting for the latest trends can be fun, but if it’s not something you totally love, chances are you may not feel that relaxed in your space. One of the keys is to pick trends that you like along with those that will stand the test of time. If you’re interested in a new style but not sure how that fits into your home, looking into reversible home design ideas may just be your best option.
5) CREATE A “NO CHAOS” ZONE
Nothing makes a home more relaxing than creating a designated space to wind down. Whether that’s a simple corner of your living room or a small room of its own, you can easily design a space that feels secluded from the rest of your home. With a floor pillow, a few green plants, and a photo you love, you can easily make a calming nook for your mindfulness practice.
6) LIGHT CANDLES OR DIFFUSE ESSENTIAL OILS
Scents can be the gateway to creating a relaxing environment in your home. Whether you gravitate towards a calming chamomile scent or the smell of lavender before you go to sleep, there’s an essential oil for everything. If you’re more of a candle user, you can find a variety of scents perfect for cultivating a relaxing space. Nothing beats lighting your favorite candle or turning on your essential oil diffuser after a long day and letting your favorite aromas fill your home.
(Pro tip: try avoiding eucalyptus if you have pet. It’s very bad for them and could cause problems!)
7) MOOD LIGHTING MAKES A RELAXING HOME
The options are endless on this one and really depends on what you prefer. If you prefer string lights, they great for adding a little twilight sparkle in your home or using a sunset light projector to the corner of your bedroom for the calming colors. Even candles can add to some extra ambiance in your space!
Aside from mood lighting, the color tone of your light bulbs can make a huge difference in the way it reflects off your walls. Referencing the chart in the Lowes or Home Depot light bulb isle is a great way to see how the light hue will affect your space!
When you can, always embrace natural light coming on through your windows! If there isn’t much natural light coming into your space, use curtains (like sheer white curtains) that draw in the appeal of the windows and makes it feel brighter. Using a mirror as wall decor can also help in reflecting the light across the room.
8) TAKE INSPIRATION FROM NATURE
If getting out into nature makes you feel more relaxed, look to nature for inspiration when designing your house to be more relaxing. Incorporating wood and earth tones with natural scented fragrances to a space makes it feel authentic.
9) INCORPORATING PLANTS
You’ll hear me say this a lot! Plants are a wonderful way to add to a space. If you have little knowledge about plants, don’t worry. Not all plants require that much attention. Take a look around your space and think about where you could use a plant. Make sure you understand the kind of light that space gets and make sure it isn’t too close to any heating or cooling units, it will damage the leaves and possibly kill the plant.
Once you understand where you’re thinking of incorporating plants in your home, head to your local nursery (if you can help it, try avoiding big box stores and support local. You’re less likely to get pests in your plants right off the bat and supporting local makes a small business happy!), tell the nursery about your space and if you want something vining, bushy or tall! Another reason to support small and local - there is a MUCH better chance you’ll find someone that knows what they’re talking about with plants.
If you have an empty corner where any furniture would look forced, put a tall plant in it! Does your mantel look bare? Put a vining plant on it! Do you want a cute center piece for your dining room table? Lets get a bushy foliage plant.