Zen Principles in Designing Your Home Interiors
>> May 10, 2016
Due to the stressful
and erratic times, life is becoming pretty challenging and it is extremely
tough to find relaxation and tranquility. So you are left with no choice but to
create a haven of peace in the comfort and privacy of your own home. This is
precisely why Zen principles are becoming more and more popular and are being
applied in home décor and interior design. Zen actually means meditation. It
reflects relaxation balance and harmony in interior designing.
In this context, you
must realize that Zen is not really a properly laid down design style and it
does not boast of a book containing the strict rules. Zen is mostly associated
with simplicity, minimalism and also, purity of lines. It is an effective way
of arranging and organizing your residential properties in such a manner that
it creates an ambiance that offsets the hassle and stress of everyday routine.
Here are some pretty simple steps for turning your home completely Zen.
Always
Opt for Earthy Colors
A Zen-inspired
pattern is associated with natural colors in relatively softer tones like grey,
white, pink beige or other shades of beige that are powerful enough to induce
an element of calmness and relaxation. Chromatic harmony is extremely vital,
between the diverse elements. There should be visual continuity between
furniture, walls, and floors. You could consider adding contour to an
absolutely monochrome space by combining any dominant color with complementary
textured textiles and objects like beige with rosewood and white with moleskin.
For creating diversity you could consider combining two complementary or
matching colors or playing with different shades of your most favorite color.
Soft
Feel Under Your Feet
Parquet is the best choice.
It could be really soft and cozy. It is better if you opt for white or grayish
parquet. You may choose any color that matches with the rest of your home
décor, but it is better to stick to soft colors. You could consider resin floor
finishing that seems to be really comfortable for a loft or modern ambiance.
Wool carpets are really soft and cozy but they need a lot of maintenance.
Always keep in mind that the color of the carpet should be matching with the
floor. Stick to colors such as grey, khaki, and moleskin.
Light
& Natural Fabrics
The fabrics that you
would be using in your house should be comfortable, light and natural. One of
the integral elements of Zen home décor is your curtains that should ideally be
providing a feeling of intimacy while at the same time blocking air draughts
and reducing noise. Opt for natural fabrics such as wool, linen or bunting
wool.
Natural
and Soft Lighting
You must play with
natural and soft lights for creating a Zen ambiance. You should be getting rid
of harsh fluorescent lights and opting for a candle or nature-inspired lights. Placing
different light sources is a good idea for controlling the intensity. You could
use some scented candles if you enjoy the thought of diffused light.
Keep
Furniture Natural & Simple
Furniture should be
characterized by clear and simple lines. Zen style furniture should not have
any sort of ornamentation or elaborate detailing. Furniture should essentially,
be made of 100 percent natural materials and should be of excellent quality.
They should exude a sense of relaxation and warmth.
Minimal
Decorations & Minimal Ornamentation
Wall decorations
should be kept simple. Avoid overcrowding with photos and paintings and keep
only the ones that are your hot favorites. For a completely harmonious library,
you could consider covering all your books using monochrome paper.
Create
an Amazing Atmosphere with Natural Scents
You could use a
beeswax candle, or soy candle or homemade linen spray and essential oils for
enhancing your home with fresh perfumes that have a truly calming effect at
bedtime and an invigorating effect when you wake up.
You should get rid of
all electronic disturbances as they are not compatible to Zen décor. Use green
plants to infuse a soothing and calming effect to the overall aesthetic
ambiance. Most importantly, you need to eliminate clutter as clutter could
inhibit relaxation.
Author Bio:
Andrew Thompson is a real estate broker and blogger. He mainly covers promising
projects in the Mumbai-Pune area and also maintains detailed posts about each
property on his blog. Recently he has been concentrating on the residential
projects in Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
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