How to create a serene Zen atmosphere in your bedroom

The pace of all our lives has increased exponentially over the past decade. It’s becoming increasingly important that we each have a private space where we can unwind and float away from the cares of the world.

Your bedroom is hallowed ground. With some design inspiration, you can revamp your bedroom so that it’s a serene and tranquil escape. By using furniture and décor that embraces simplicity and harmony, you can create a secret sanctuary for yourself and your partner. Do this right and you will feel the tangible benefits of lower stress levels as soon as you enter.

The colour of your home décor can have deep emotional impact on your mood. To make your bedroom more zen-inspired, opt for a neutral and soft colour palette. This creates an atmosphere of serenity and comfort. Soft shades of grey, blue, purple and green evoke a gentle dreamy atmosphere. You could also introduce accent colours that evoke a sense of deep tranquillity, such as soft pinks, beige and browns, gold, silver or bronze.

Avoid bold statement wall colours in the bedroom. These playful and vibrant colours will subconsciously wake-up the brain and keep you awake late into the night. Bright coloured statement walls are therefore best reserved for bathrooms, living areas and kitchens for this reason.

Another key to the ultimate Zen bedroom is to minimise the sensory overload of having too many objects in the room. You should find a place to put away collectables, knick-knacks and wall hangings. Instead opt for walls and furniture where blank space reigns supreme. Note how the Japanese do this in their traditional Ryokans (Japanese guest-houses). The absence of objects in a room opens more mental space for serenity and promotes a peaceful mind.

Choose a bed frame with minimal fussy details. You could try and find side tables or bed frames that have clean and simple lines. Avoid excessively busy or ornate looking furniture. Instead opt for bedroom furniture in one colour that is ideally made from a natural material, such as timber.

Avoid harsh overhead lights. Instead set a peaceful mood in your bedroom by using gentle lamps. This gently scatters the light throughout the room and creates a restful ambience. Save money and energy by using long-lasting halogen bulbs that emit a warm glow.

Electronic devices are the enemy of creating a Zen atmosphere in the bedroom. When you are imagining the most peaceful bedroom, a gigantic plasma screen or a laptop probably won’t feature in that scene. This is because these items reduce the restful ambience. They also keep people awake and preoccupied with work-related matters. You are best to leave these items out of the room to maintain the peaceful vibe.

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