How to Create a Zen Bedroom
How to Create a Zen Bedroom
If you’re sick of living among mess, consider giving your bedroom a Zen makeover. Intended to minimise clutter and promote relaxation, the design principles of Zen can transform the look and feel of your living spaces.
Not sure what Zen even means? Based on the idea of inner peace, acceptance, and living for the present moment, Zen originated as an ancient Buddhist philosophy. It can be interpreted in countless ways, especially when applied to home décor.
Here’s how to transform your bedroom into a calming, Zen-inspired oasis.
Go organic
In these hectic times, making minor changes to your bedroom can work wonders for reducing your stress levels. If you want to start out small with your Zen bedroom makeover, invest in natural fabrics and furniture. Synthetic materials like plastic can look cheap and sterile, whereas organic substances like timber, silk and wool add cosiness and comfort.
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Tone it Down
Bright colours like red and yellow may be eye-catching, but they’re far too stimulating for a Zen bedroom. Zen décor is all about neutral shades like white, cream and grey (with the occasional dash of pastel pink or blue to liven things up a little).
Creating a sense of visual cohesion in your bedroom is key to achieving a Zen aesthetic. Attaining colour continuity is less challenging with monochrome shades, as they’re easier to mix and match than dominant colours.
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Become a Minimalist
Having too much furniture in your bedroom can make it feel claustrophobic. If it’s been a while since you last did a big clean out, unblock your Zen energy by getting rid of any items you no longer need. Avoiding excessive ornamentation will make your bedroom feel more open and airy. Not up for the task? Check out these tips to get you in the mood to declutter.
To make your bedroom feel even more minimalist, make it a technology-free zone. No matter how much you enjoy watching TV in bed, electronic devices are a source of distraction that can interfere with your Zen ambience.
Embrace the Elements
Zen design is strongly tied to the holistic benefits of natural elements, including Wood, Earth, Fire, Metal and Water. Here’s how to implement each of these elements in your bedroom:
Wood
The wood element represents growth and vitality. From timber bed frames to wooden chairs, there are many different ways to include it in your bedroom.
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Earth
The Earth element is embodied by live plants. Placing a few succulents around your room is one of the easiest ways to introduce this element into your bedroom.
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Fire
Representing the sun, celebrations, and joyful achievements, the Fire element is supposed to cherish and sustain you. Light some candles to make the Fire element a feature of your bedroom.
Metal
Metal represents the energy of precision, freshness, restraint and clarity. It can be expressed in metallic materials, as well as colours like white and grey.
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Water
As one of the most powerful forces of nature, Water is also one of the most powerful elements. To avoid overwhelming your bedroom with Water energy, use this element sparingly.
If you’re having doubts as to whether the concept of Zen can really make a difference to your bedroom’s look and feel, you won’t know for sure until you try.
