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Thursday, April 13th, 2017
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The creation of a Zen space in your home will make it possible for you to breathe, de-stress, and rejuvenate your mind and body, even your spirit. The home, after all, should be a haven where one can feel secure, safe and well-nurtured.
Everything Is Energy
Know that everything in your place is made up of energy. Where there is a great amount of paper or any kind of clutter, it is assured that the flow of energy will be hampered. It would be difficult to feel relaxed and calm in the middle of disorder.
Begin setting up your Zen space by, first, cleaning up even if it’s just one part of the home.
Understanding how energy flows and how it can affect everything around it makes the creation of Zen a lot easier.
Clear Out Clutter
As soon as you have cleaned up the clutter, you will feel that your breathing will improve and that everything seems to be lighter. You will then realize that Zen can sometimes be as easy as sweeping and throwing a few things.
Another way to bring down your stress levels is to open the windows and add some water features. The addition of a fountain is a huge step towards the right direction. If you’re unable to find a tabletop fountain then you can also place one outside the main door or by the window. The sounds of water flowing will surely relax you and your family.
Look Down
Yup, it’s time to look down and see what changes can be done on your flooring. If you are growing tired of your carpeting, wood or tile floors, then feel free to install some area rugs. These will help provide a cozier and warmer look.
Woven, rag or bamboo rugs are wonderful accents to any Zen space.
Add Ambience
Candles are an easy way to add a romantic ambience in your home. They are second to none when it comes to Zen lighting. Plants can also bring in a natural touch to your space. This will help feed anyone’s soul. Add some floor pillows or a Buddha to inspire you on your meditation corner.
Throw blankets can also be rolled up inside woven baskets. You can also do the same thing with your yoga mat.
Be sure to draw the curtains since light can effectively lift anyone’s mood.
Designate a Relaxation Room
It would be helpful if you define an area in your home as your relaxation chamber. This could be your porch, bedroom, or even a simple bathtub. If you have extended family members who are living with you, then be sure to inform everyone about your schedule for relaxation.
Since your relaxation time is your time, then you must be able to find a routine that will surely relax you. This isn’t the same as watching TV, okay? Fitting options include quiet time, yoga time and reading. Pick an activity that can help you contemplate and relax.
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Go Earthy and Light
Zen is all about being natural. It includes the use of soft tones such as whites, light browns, and grays. The colors in the room should match the one dominant color that you pick.
Being Mother Nature’s advocate also means bringing in the outdoors. This means putting potted plants or flowers in vases inside your home.
Natural light must also be welcomed in. No place is Zen without natural light flowing in. The rays of the sun have a wonderful effect on the mood and spirit of the home’s dwellers.
Symmetry through Balance
Zen is also concurrent with the Yin-Yang philosophy. This means that symmetry must exist in your home. Have lamps on both sides of the bed or you can have flowers on one side of the dresser. Try this technique in your bedroom so that you will be able to relax more deeply.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
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Picture this – a pair of Buddha greets you when you come home from work. Known as the welcoming Buddha, statues such as these are being collected all over the world. Build around these decorative elements by mixing and matching different Asian vibes throughout the rest of your urban home.
We may live in the West but it is common to find both Chinese and Japanese decor in many homes. As opposed to overstuffed rooms, Asian interiors showcase clean lines and a simplified look. Asian interior design has been around for many centuries but the increased use of this style in many Western homes may be attributed to western people travelling to the east. This global influence in design brings about a different level of visual impression upon the beholder.
Asian Interior Design Is All About Balance
Traditional Asian interiors focus on the philosophy of balance. Elements of nature are effectively balanced with deep, rich tones, all working in harmony to give you that positive flow and a feeling of calm.
While there are many Asian nations which have their own distinct design elements, there are general features that can be categorized as Asian. The shiny beauty of black and red lacquer is obviously Asian. This is achieved through layering of paints till a glossy finish is seen.
Bamboo furniture is also quite popular whether it is the real wood or another type that is carved to look like the real stuff. The Chinese are also known for their love for silk and flowers so go ahead and use floral patterns such as cherry blossoms in your decorative elements.
Add more decorative accessories like hand-painted silk screen or a lacquered jewelry box.
You wouldn’t want to go wrong with the Asian interior design. Without the needed balance, it can look forced and would not highlight an ethnic look.
Begin your Asian design by investing in a few pieces of furniture, garden accents, wall decor, and other accessories. Owning two or three items can already elevate the Eastern vibe inside your home. Remember that you need to be restrained as you design your home with Asian elements. Asian decor is easily recognizable so there is no need to overdo it. Your goal is not to set up an Asian museum right inside your home but a place where the Asian elements are woven carefully to the rest of the existing decor.
Alter the overall ambiance by hanging a simple Chinese scroll on the wall. Add some bold red pillows on your sofa, set up an Oriental rug, and connect the rest of the patterns and texture to your concocted design.
If you have a modern minimalist home, then you can resort to the Japanese interior design instead of the usual Chinese look.
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Asian Interior Design Means Zen
There are many words to describe the Japanese version of an Asian interior. The words peaceful, calm and serene all come to mind. Common characteristics in Japanese interior design include –
Asymmetry. Asymmetry and balance can never be separated. Achieve this element in your home by installing a vessel sink, pendant light and mirrors. Add an interesting flower arrangement to complete the look.
Nature-inspired. Expect to find flower arrangements, art scrolls made with wicker, falling water, and decorative pebbles. Blond wood planks are also quite common.
Clean Lines. Modern Asian bath features streamlining, block cabinets, and a generally uncluttered appearance. The circle is also a common motif as it represents the flag of Japan. Enso, meaning circle in Japanese is associated with enlightenment and Zen.
Since clean lines are encouraged, minimum furnishings is required. It’s right for a single light to illuminate the bathroom, for instance. Simplicity is key to setting up Asian interior design using the Japanese theme.
What is Asian interior design without a little art? This photo features the Accessories Uttermost Asian Flowers Framed Art Set2 41513
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2016
The clean lines of the American Leather Living Room Bookcase MEN-BKC-ES should fit right into your organic interiors.
Would you like to have the ability to bring nature right into your home? This is a quest that homeowners, over the centuries, have longed to achieve. Humans, after all, love organic interiors and the organic appeal of earth’s elements because he is one with them.
Organic modern dwellings are usually soothing and have a down-to-earth feel. The natural elements such as clean lines, rustic stuff, vegetation and lots of natural light – all add a certain level of warmth to any home with modern architecture.
Bringing organically inspired elements in your home can be achieved with these guidelines –
Choose Elements That Bring Peace
This does not mean doing the feng shui each time that you move your furniture about or buying only the feng shui approved pieces. Pick materials that showcase your personal flair. Some homeowners may like the look of natural rocks as wall art while others like the sophistication offered by dark mahogany furniture or flooring. Be sure to find natural elements that show your style while connecting you to your home.
Use Bricks as a Focal Point or Backdrop
Brick making is a process that involves natural elements such as water, clay, mud and fire. These eventually produce one of the sturdiest building materials.
The appeal of brick transcends time. Its rustic uniformity makes old homes and now modern dwellings a place to marvel at.
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Never Go Without Wood
Wood is the soul of organic design. The imperfections of wood such as grains and knots are the very things that make it stand out. Wooden furniture now comes in various species and finishes. You can use this material from your ceiling beams down to your dining table, chairs, even the flooring.
Look for furniture with country and rustic appeal if you want to achieve a traditional look in your home. For those who are looking to have a contemporary setting, look for wood furniture with non-complex, free from ornamentation lines.
The Farmer’s Market Table on the left comes with a simple scalloped pattern. This can serve as a heritage piece, one that evokes a country feel. Its French style finish, bun foot legs, and Dutch white cedar all contribute to a lovely feature for this wooden piece.
Bring in Nature in Every Room
Bringing in natural finishes in your dwelling place is no longer a new concept yet it has become a game changer of sorts to many homeowners. You can look into buying organic bedding for your bedroom. These are those sheets that come with rustic leaves or birds as designs.
A Zen fountain can make a home office feel more calming and soothing.
Design your home according to the concepts that make you feel more excited, charged, even calmed and find out how nature would play its role in your home.
When it comes to floral inspiration, make sure that you bring in the real thing. It can be frustrating to see fake greenery covered in dust inside any of your rooms. Allow nature to find its way to your interiors by bringing in potted plants, flowers, cacti, and succulents in their natural state.
Another room where you need to feel relaxed or rejuvenated is the bathroom. A water heater can make your body feel soothed. It can even transport your mind to a much needed level of serenity. This is something that you can look forward to after a long day of work.
Add wood walls in your bathroom to attain the look of a dry heat sauna. Fixtures must have minimal lines and your source of light is preferably from the sun’s rays flowing right into this room. At night, find a light source that still creates the ideal, one-of-a-kind experience in bathing.
Living in organic interiors is not just relaxing, it can also make you feel a sense of fulfillment as you help Mother Earth in the process.
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