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Originally Posted On: Sand Under My Feet: Creating A Peaceful Lounge

It might surprise you but did you know that the way your lounge looks has an effect on your mental health? Yep! You come home every day to a room where you want to relax, but if the space isn’t relaxing enough, you’re going to struggle to find that slice of peace.

You need to learn how to create a peaceful environment where you can wind down and chill out properly. Your lounge should be somewhere you can kick back at the end of the day and relax, and you cannot do that unless you purposefully make it peaceful. So, below we’ve put together some tips to get you started to ensure that your lounge looks and feels as peaceful as you’d like it to be.
Start with the clutter

You cannot possibly relax in a mess, and so you need to get rid of things cluttering your surfaces and making the place look busy. You can’t relax your mind in a busy-looking place, and decluttering can really help you to focus and destress for a change. Going through your things is a great way to feel like you can walk in and relax properly. Not only that, but you’re going to be able to finally get around to decluttering all the space!
Redecorate Neutrally

You can’t feel peace in a place where the walls are “loud”. Sure, bright colours are lovely, but they have a place and a lounge is not where they should be on the walls. You should pick accents for the brighter colours, and keep neutral decor for the walls and furnishings. Pale creams and browns are peaceful colours, and you want the room warm, not dull.

Use Plants

With a regular plants delivery, you can add nature to the house in any room you choose. You create a serene environment when you bring the outside in, and you can feel less stressed to be in the same room as plants; you can breathe in the cleaner air, enjoy the colours and get rid of any toxins in the room at the same time.

Think About The Lighting

Warm table lamp lighting is going to make the whole room feel calm. You want to bring cozy and comfy to life in the lounge, and lighting helps. Ceiling lights are great when you want to find something, but they aren’t so great for reading and chilling out with friends. Table lamps will help you in your quest for a peaceful lounge.

Cushions & Throws

Layering textures in the lounge will help you to create a beautiful space that makes you feel comfy and relaxed. If you add more cushions and throws on the lounge set, you’ll always have something to snuggle into when you want to relax with a book. You can also use these to accessorize, and you can make them giant so they can be used as floor pillows, too!
Your lounge should be somewhere you can feel secure – and it starts with knowing makes you feel comfortable.