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Zen Living and Interior Design

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Hooker Furniture Living Room Zen Power Recliner

What is the so-called spirit of Zen? To its practitioners, this is the spirit with which they live in peace everyday or the very spirit of Buddha. There must be harmony and an interconnection of nature with one’s life. This intuitive wisdom is the very spirit that embodies Zen.

 

Zen may be just a Buddhism sect but it also centers on a meditative life, hence, it can be the antidote to the stresses that modern living brings about.

 

So, if you’re a believer of Zen, you should live simply and naturally. You must also have the drive of mindfulness, and you must strive to be loving and compassionate.

 

Of all the interior design applications of Zen, it was in 2014 that some life-altering means have been brought to light. Thanks to Marie Kondo, the world now looks at decluttering not only one’s home but, more so, one’s life.

 

Monk Shunmyo Masuno taught about achieving happiness and tranquility by making barely noticeable shifts in one’s perspectives and habits. He advises that man should make time for quietness. Even 10 minutes, according to him, would do.

 

Next, the rooms in one’s home must also be arranged in a simple fashion. Again, Zen living is all about simplicity and determining the things that are not necessary. It’s all about being frugal and being contented.

 

Planting and tending to a small garden can also make your life more attuned with nature. Sit zazen (meditative sitting) then empty your mind of all thoughts. It could get difficult to find the right spot for meditation, hence, the garden.

 

Another part of Zen living is learning to switch off the things that could disturb you when you need to be alone and quiet. Don’t just erect gates for your mind, set up boundaries, like literal boundaries in your home, too. There should be a place for quiet and a place for activities.

Interior Design Applications

 

Apart from not letting things go to waste, another application for Zen living is to set up your home in such a way that it fosters serenity. There are simple rules to follow if you want to relieve stress even with your interior design.

 

Before you do anything, though, take a moment to imagine a home office where the desk isn’t cluttered or where your computer files are all organized. Imagine also the walls decorated with nothing but a huge waterfalls photograph.

 

Zen interior design is also not about aesthetics only. Even the smells in your home can evoke feelings of peace and balance. You can choose from a variety of scents that can calm the senses. Examples are Ylang Ylang and lavender. These scents can be used indoors and even outdoors when you’re feeling up for outdoor dining.

 

Use candles, fresh flowers or oil burners to bring these scents to your home.

 

Zen also means hearing the right sounds. Sound options that could calm the senses include –

 

  • water fountains
  • chimes
  • and soft music.

 

You could also come up with your music playlist and then use that as your timer. Immerse in an even more peaceful state as you play peaceful music for half an hour or more. Don’t make the mistake of using an MP3 player or an iPod because this could distract your mind from being Zen.

 

Tea is also another element that you should have in a Zen home. There are different kinds of tea that have healing and calming properties. Take the time to see which ones would appeal to your taste.

 

Do you see an apothecary near your home? Then ask them to concoct a special brew just for you.

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Zen In and Out

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

Marge Carson Living Room Zen Sectional

We all live in a stressful world. This lack of genuine tranquility in people’s lives is one of the reasons why more and more homeowners want to create a habitat that does not need an airfare to go to. The Zen interior design has principles that have increasingly been used by many homeowners.

Why could this be?

The word Zen, itself, is in reference to meditation. The Japanese use this term when they are also referring to relaxation, balance, and harmony.

Zen may not be a widely recognized interior design but it does have its own audience. There are also rules to follow with this sort of style. This is also a style that is linked with purity, minimalism, and living a simplistic life.

If you fancy having a Zen home, then here are some rules to commit to memory –

Earthy Hues Only Please

The Zen-inspired style is all about the use of natural hues and soft tones. Use a lot of grays, white, shades of beige, a touch of pink beige, and other such soft hues. These colors are soft enough to induce calmness.

It is important to consider chromatic harmony between all the design elements. Be careful also in establishing visual seamlessness especially between the furniture, flooring, and the walls.

You also need to fuse a dominant color with textured fabrics like moleskin, for instance. Don’t be afraid to create diversity by fusing two matching hues. Play also with a degradation of your favored color. 

Lots of Natural Light

If you want to set up a truly relaxing home, then discard all the harsh lights that are currently displayed. Have these replaced with the most calming lights such as candles or nature-inspired lighting fixtures.

Set up various sources of light so that you can control the amount of intensity on different areas. Never project a direct light from your ceiling. Be sure to take advantage of wide windows in letting in ample sunlight.

Bare Furniture

Straight, simple lines characterize Zen furnishings. These pieces do not come with excessive ornamentation but each has a high quality. The materials that were used to manufacture these pieces are all natural. This also brings a sense of relaxation and warmth to your Zen home.

As for the storage pieces such as the cupboards, closets, and drawers, these can look livelier when they match the color of the interior.

The Zen Bedroom

Since the bedroom is the most naturally Zen among all the rooms in your home, you should concentrate in designing this. Begin by placing the bed closest to the natural source of light but never place it right in front of a passage area.

The bed’s height must be one that you’re comfortable with, although, higher beds tend to feel more comfy. Choose upholstered or leather.

Never over decorate your bedroom. You may use fleece, wool or mohair as covers. Throws are allowed but remember not to exaggerate. Find pillows with different sizes.

Be sure to invest on an armchair if your reading nook is also in your bedroom. This has to be a super comfy seating unit that still comes with the simple lines that are the ultimate requirement to every Zen home. 

Few Ornaments

For your wall décor, the rule is also the same – keep it simple. Never create a gallery of paintings or framed photographs when you can just actually hang a single piece. If you can, cover your book collection with monochromatic paper.

Add Scents

You can also enhance the Zen feel in your home by enhancing each room with natural scents. Ylang Ylang and Lavender are popular calming scents.

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