The pressures of the modern world get to us all. It’s hard to allow ourselves time to relax in the evenings with the frantic pace of family life, and it doesn’t help when our phones are constantly buzzing. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure that our homes are as tranquil as possible.
- Transform Your Bedroom
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Paint your bedroom a calm, soothing colour like pale blue or cream. Colours like red and purple might be passionate but they don’t work as well when it comes to relaxing and getting a good night’s sleep. They make the room seem smaller and more cramped. Take all your electronics out of the room – even when your TV’s on standby it often has a small, red light that could keep you awake. Finally, make sure you clean up after yourself every night. Seeing discarded clothes on the floor while you’re trying to get to sleep will just remind you of your list of tasks for the next day.
- Declutter Your Space
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Check out Marie Kondo’s tips on cleaning up your life. If your space is tidy, your mind will be as well. Kondo advises people to lovingly connect with the belongings that give them joy, and to then discard the rest. This helps you to love and respect the items that remain. Kondo guides everyone towards the KonMarie method, which enables you to systematically organise your home over six months. Look for innovative storage solutions, and make sure you only keep what’s really necessary.
- Create A Bathroom Sanctuary
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There’s nothing more relaxing in the evening than a long, fragrant bath. Treat yourself with good quality toiletries, take in a book to read, light a candle, and listen to classical music. If you’re considering a bathroom renovation, make a list of your bathroom necessities, like new tiles, a bigger bath, and a better sink. Then make a list of what your dream bathroom would be like, and try to indulge yourself in as many of those luxuries as you can reasonably afford. Nothing recharges your batteries like a long, steamy shower or bath, so you should make sure you enjoy the experience.
- Turn Your Kitchen Into A Family Hub
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Good quality family time puts everyone’s mind at ease. Invest in a large table so you can sit around it to eat together at least four times a week. Eating in front of the TV might keep you up to date on your favourite soap opera, but discussing your day with your family reminds you of what’s really important.
- Get Gardening
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There’s nothing as satisfying as growing your own plants. Do some research on which vegetables and flowers thrive at which times of year, and start planning. Tomatoes and strawberries are easy fruits to grow for beginners. It’s also great to create your own herb garden. Plants like rosemary and mint are fragrant and attractive, and you’ll feel an unbeatable sense of accomplishment when you use your home-grown herbs in your cooking.
I fully agreed with you, In this modern time it is really difficult to find out how to relax your mind. But I love the bedroom transformation idea . I think it will definitely help. I am definitely going to try this.