Life can get exhausting – you work all day, walk in heels, deal with people and their tantrums, get stuck in traffic, only to come back home dead tired – both mentally and physically. Now you may not be able to take a long break, go to some faraway island, or quit your job, but what you can definitely do is come back home to spend some time in the calm, cozy, and peaceful ambiance to relax and unwind.

But a calm and peaceful ambiance? How would you create one for yourself? A clean home, perhaps? Yes, but you can do more (Don’t settle for less). You can make use of some tips to create a cozy space at home.

7 ways to create a calm and peaceful home

1. Reduce clutter

We all tend to make our home more of storage space, than a home. They are full of items that we do not use but keep for the sake of using

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them someday – which I bet never comes.

That’s the story of all the houses. But just so you know, lots of cabinets and tons of things can make your space look compact, which consequently might make you feel suffocated as well.

Thus, try reducing your clutter – whether they are bunches of boxes, or extra furniture lying around the house, or plenty of stationery items on your desk. Declutter every section of the home. You’ll have a peaceful atmosphere, better focus, hassle-free, and quick cleaning sessions.

If you need help and a place to start, check out this blog post I wrote about clutter clearing and how you can make some money.

2. Use a diffuser

Diffusers have only grown popular in recent years. They are devices that produce aroma and fragrance to relax your

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senses. They can be electric or contain tea-lights and tea-holders to produce mesmerizing fragrances around the house.

Not only that but the essential oils present in the diffusers promote relaxed and deep sleep. Additionally, diffusers can also help with anxiety, any emotion, and stress by relaxing your body and mind. If you are looking for a great brand and great diffusers, check these out

3. Have suitable decor in the room

Décor plays an important role when it comes to adding a soothing vibe to the home. Here are a few tips that can help:

  1.     Try to have lighter color paints in your room, following a neutral color scheme is suggested. Avoid darker colors, including blue and purple as they can make the room look compact. However, if you do go for darker colors, make sure you paint it on one wall and leave the other three walls white. (unless it’s the bedroom which you will want darker colors to be able to sleep)
  2.     Let natural light come in. Once again, dark rooms do the opposite, they can make you feel restless and suffocated. So, it is suggested you allow natural light to come in. For this, open the windows and go for sheer blinds (If morning rays are your concern, try using a sleeping mask, or have a mixture of light-blocking curtains and sheer/white ones.
  3.     Add plants to the rooms – Plants can promote a natural and soothing vibe around the house. Add them but make sure you don’t add too many of them only to make your home look like a jungle. Keep the plants near the windows, where they can get sunlight.

4. Light aromatic candles

Candles with essential oils can produce aromas even if you don’t light them. However, as is obvious they’ll be the most

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effective when burnt. Nonetheless, try to add some candles to the décor. However, do make sure that you keep them away from combustible objects such as curtains and bedsheets. 

If you don’t use candles, you can get diffusers with lights and use those instead, which is what I prefer if I want to create an ambiance. If I don’t but want the scent, I turn off the light on the diffuser and it works the same.

5. Work on the lighting

Little things matter, this includes lighting as well. They can have a tremendous effect on your senses and overall mood. Dim warm lights for that matter work the best to make your home comfortable, cozy, and serene, all at the same time. Having said that, you might want to avoid white tube lights, neon, and pink ceiling lights.

 However, if you already have them, you can add lamps to create a more soothing and comfortable look.

6. Add a Himalayan Rock salt lamp

Himalayan Rock Salt lamps not only serve as a splendid piece of décor but have many health benefits. They promote a

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peaceful ambiance, improve the air quality, help you sleep better, and lighten up your mood.

It has a light bulb attached to it on the inside but the magic lies in the Himalayan salt that the lamp is made of and gets its’ name. 

7. Play soothing music

You would not be stranger to the fact that music has been proven to calm one down, and improve mood. Ergo, this is what you must do – play some soothing music around the house. Refrain from playing any Billboard hits, go for instrumental music. You can even play calming background sounds, such as those of waves and rains.

Lastly,

Well, I just spilled the tricks to make your home feel like heaven. After all, your home is your sanctuary. Let it be the place where you can relax, unwind, and be who you are. Who knew, the secret of peace and calm can be your cozy room?

Hey there, how do you make your home calm and peaceful? Feel free to share some extra tips with everyone in the comment section.

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