Utilizing Zen Decor in Your Living Space
Who doesn’t need a little more calm and serenity in their life? The world is so fast-paced and stressful, and with the advent of the digital age, it is challenging to disconnect from the outside world, and to find quiet even in your own home. However, it is necessary to have a place where you can relax, be comfortable and be yourself without concern of outside distractions. In other words, finding a way to incorporate zen decor is necessary for your home, but how do you do it?
Exclude Tech To Create A Zen Home
While technology is an essential piece of modern life, it is not necessary for every aspect of your life, especially when designing for tranquility. However, some people do need some tech for relaxation, such as Bluetooth speakers or smart televisions.
Mainly, when discussing exclusions of tech, you want to avoid things that interfere with relaxation, such as phones and tablets. Finding Zen is about seeking peace, which is hard to do with countless notifications and interruptions.
Keep your space free of tech to keep it zen.
Use Clean Lines In Zen Home Decor
Clean lines don’t necessarily mean that you can’t have comfortable furniture. Primarily, clean lines refer to straight and non-complex shapes. Therefore, you can have a large, comfy sectional — if it’ll fit in your space. However, you don’t want the items you select to overburden the area.
Clean lines minimize distraction, allowing your mind to focus and relax. This minimalist approach also requires simple patterns on wall art and rugs.
Use clean lines and keep things minimal to achieve zen decor.
Zen Decor Keeps Things Simple
Using simple patterns does not mean avoiding patterns and colors altogether. Visual interest is essential to creating a comfortable living space, but loud or overly vibrant pieces can distract from the Zen-like mood you are hoping to develop in your home.
If you look at most modern interior designs, the commonality is an uncomplicated pattern and style. Modern homes and Zen-style homes are stripped down to minimize clutter, interruption and visual noise.
Zen decor keeps things simple and minimal.
Emphasize Natural Light In Your Zen Interior Home Decor
There is nothing better for creating a relaxing atmosphere than emphasizing natural light. Unfortunately, every home, apartment, condo or townhouse has different amounts of exposure to the sun. How do you capitalize on the amount of sunshine you get daily?
First, you use light-colored curtains or blinds, keeping them open during the day. Second, use mirrors, glass and metal to bounce the light around the room. Last, you can invest in lamps that mimic sunlight.
The beauty of LED lighting and other lamp technology is that you can get pretty close to replicating the feeling of natural light even without a lot of windows.
Zen decor includes tons of natural light.
Bring in Life to your Zen Decor with Plants and Greenery
Now, the descriptions of Zen style so far may sound a little dull and sparse, but to bring a little life to your room, you can add some greenery, indoor gardens, terrariums and other plant life. Plants will add a little splash of color without being too distracting.
Also, adding living elements brings a bit of purpose to your design. Plants can help create a positive attitude, especially as you are forced to care for something because you take pride in the plant’s survival.
Use plants to add life to your zen decor.
Zen Homes Keep Things Organized
Zen design also demands organization, which goes hand in hand with the simplistic approach and removing distraction. Therefore, invest in bookshelves and other storage options for your home library and other areas, but keep the design style in mind by using clean lines and limiting distractions.
However, it is easy to go overboard with storage. Make sure that you are not crowding the space with too much bulky furniture. Maintain an open and airy environment while giving yourself room to organize necessities.
Organization is an important part of zen decor.
Compliment Your Zen Interior By Choosing Soothing Colors
Many people assume that a modern or Zen-like design is sterile, only using grays, whites and other neutral tones. While it is true that many modern homes emphasize these hues, you can also use pastels and soft tones. As with everything else in this design style, it is about subtlety.
Feel free to use pastel blues, reds, yellows, or any color, but limit the vibrancy and boldness of the color so it doesn’t interfere with your relaxation.
Don’t be afraid to use colors in your zen decor, like this soothing pastel green.
Use Rugs To Bring The Zen Decor Together
Rugs are the great unifier of a room, and they don’t have to be overpowering or complicated. High-quality area rugs that are designed with minimalist designs and soft colors can warm up an otherwise cold room, making the space more comfortable and inviting. Modern styles can include stripes, Boho chic, gradients, and soft colors or pastels, all of which will work with a Zen design.
Find space in your home to free yourself of modern distraction. Find your place of Zen. Everyone needs a little more peace and serenity. A modern and Zen-like design will make finding such a balance easier. However, while modern design can seem sterile, keep in mind that Zen is also about finding the warmth and comfort of a space. An area rug is a perfect addition to cozy up your space. Check out the Nazmiyal Collection of beautiful rugs to fit your new Zen style.
Here are some antique and vintage zen rugs from the Nazmiyal Collection that are perfect for your zen decor:
Large Antique Fine Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Angora Rug
And here are some perfect modern rugs for your zen decor:
Modern Boho Chic Rug
Modern Boho Chic Rug
Modernist Collection Rug
Modern Expressionist Collection Rug
Modernist Collection Rug
This interior design blog about creating a zen home decor space was published by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs.
