How To Create a House of Zen

Most of us seek inner tranquility in our homes, our safe spaces. Some of us have roommates or family, so we have a personal space at our disposal where we want to spend some quiet moments. There are some simple ways to enhance this feeling of serenity, create a Zen space, and, why not, in more than one place in the house.

Zen is the life experience taught in Buddhism and is the ultimate purpose for awakening our true selves. In the East and Feng Shui, it is also used as a principle for the arrangement of the house to achieve as best as possible the tranquility that the space exudes to transmit it to us. A zen environment, therefore, positively impacts the psychology of the people who live in it. The goal is to even have a Zen space in the house dedicated to relaxation for a balanced life, where all the stress and worries of everyday life will be extinguished.

1. Simplify your space
   To achieve a Zen effect, it is necessary to follow the principles of minimalism. A clean, simple, and without much fuss of things and furniture environment is essential. It is advisable to avoid unnecessary and excessive decoration and the many small items that cause confusion. Just keep the essentials.
2. Use natural colors
   Inner peace is most easily achieved with soft earthy, and neutral tones on the walls. The colors of the Earth are relaxing and can bring balance. It is preferable to aim at the harmony of the colors that prevail in the space, from the walls to the small objects, so that it is relaxing for the eye.
3. Get used to soft lighting
   The softer and dimmer the light in the space, the more relaxing it will be. Of course, candles are also included here. Candles are supposed to provide the ideal lighting for a Zen space. In addition to offering a beautiful soft smell, the natural light they emit enhances the feeling of serenity. In general, natural light is preferred to strong and artificial lighting.
4. Learn about the benefits of aromatherapy
   Diffusers with essential oils have a lot of positives for overall health since each oil has different healing properties. Your mood changes completely when the place smells your favorite smell. Lavender and vanilla, for example, relax the nervous system and remove stress, something you look for in a Zen space. If you want, you can use candles for aromatherapy.
5. Put Nature in the room
   What could be more suitable and earthy than houseplants in a house? They can change the whole environment and balance the space. Plants offer a lot of advantages to humans, both psychological and physical. Of course, they also purify the air of the room. Also, furniture and elements of Earth-derived materials, such as wood and stone, can add earthy elements to the atmosphere.
6. Your priority is comfort
   It is important that the Zen space has few but comfortable objects to satisfy the feeling of relaxation. A soft carpet, pillows, blankets in your favorite fabrics and colors, books, and other small decorations that perhaps have emotional significance and make you feel nice can be placed in the space. The purpose is that your Zen space reflects your personality and enhances positive emotions.
7. Remove electronic devices
   Of course, in many cases, it is not possible to remove all electronic devices. Still, it would be advisable to avoid the distractions they cause. They can also be used consciously to contribute to relaxation, for example, by playing relaxing music.

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