A Serene Living Room Space

The home is the place where we spend most of our time, so it should be a tranquil refuge from the stresses of daily life. We all want to create an environment that's calming and soothing, but how do you achieve that?

Now that more people are spending so much time at home, many are looking at how to redesign their living spaces.

With more people spending so much time at home, many are looking at how to redesign their living spaces. After all, the home is a place where we should be able to relax and unwind from our busy days. It's also a place for entertaining guests and for creating memories with family. But it's important not just for its functionality—your home should also be a place where you get away from the outside world: work emails and other problems can follow you inside your door if you let them. And this isn't just true of your physical space either; making sure that your mental space is clear will help keep stress levels down as well (see tip 6).

What are the key elements in creating a soothing, natural environment inside your home?

All of the elements listed above will help you create a calm, serene space that complements your personality.

Here are some ideas for how you can add these elements into your home:

• White, gray and beige are calming tones. If you're feeling overwhelmed, try adding more white to your decor to help create a peaceful atmosphere. This could include painting walls in white or adding touches of gray in accessories like lamps or vases. To add some color into the mix, think about using other muted shades such as blush pink or soft blue on pillows and upholstery fabrics like linen or suede.
• Deep-seated sofas and chairs with soft upholstery work well for creating a relaxing environment—especially if they're placed near windows where natural light comes through during the day (or by artificial light at night).

It all starts with the color palette. White, gray and beige are calming tones. You can add other colors into the mix, such as blush and soft blue, but start with those three.

A good color palette is crucial to achieving a serene space. It all starts with the color palette. White, gray and beige are calming tones. You can add other colors into the mix, such as blush and soft blue, but start with those three.

Next, consider your furniture. Sofas and chairs should be deep-seated, comfortable and upholstered in a soft fabric such as linen or suede.

Next, consider your furniture. Sofas and chairs should be deep-seated, comfortable and upholstered in a soft fabric such as linen or suede. "I wouldn't go with leather," says Foster. "There's a tendency for leather to look cold."

With its combination of furnishings that are understated yet luxurious—think velvet curtains, silk-covered chairs and plush velour sofas—your Serene Space will put you at ease without being overtly "country" or "traditional."

You want to create a home that is elegant and restrained but also has a sense of history - a look that is timeless rather than trendy.

You want to create a home that is elegant and restrained but also has a sense of history - a look that is timeless rather than trendy.

The easiest way to do this is by creating a neutral color palette of white, gray, black and earth tones with splashes of color in the form of art or accessories. You could also work with pale pastel hues if you prefer something more feminine or playful. All other furniture should be in shades that match or complement the walls so as not to compete for attention; think wood tones over metal (which can sometimes seem cold).

Incorporating comfortable seating into your design will make your space feel welcoming and inviting - think ottomans instead of high-backed chairs at the dining table, or something like this example below where you have large cushions instead:

And you can use rugs to add a little color and pattern to an otherwise neutral room. Look for something with a low pile made from wool or cotton that will wear well over time.

As you're choosing rugs for your space, keep in mind that they can also be a great way to add color or pattern. They don't need to match the rest of your decor—just look for something with a low pile made from wool or cotton that will wear well over time.

Lighting is also important for creating a peaceful space. Complimentary table lamps and floor lamps will cast an inviting glow in the evening, while skylights let in natural light during the day.

A Serene Space

When creating a serene space, lighting is also important for creating a peaceful space. Complimentary table lamps and floor lamps will cast an inviting glow in the evening, while skylights let in natural light during the day. When selecting your lighting sources, you want to choose ones that are soft and flattering—this is not the time to use harsh overhead lights! Try using lamps instead of overhead fixtures; they can be placed where they won't interfere with your decorating scheme or create shadows on walls or furniture. In addition to lamp illumination, it's helpful if you have some kind of artificial light source as well (such as window blinds or curtains) so that you have control over how much light enters the room at any given time of day depending on whether it's daytime outside or nighttime inside--whether sunny or cloudy outside!

Finally: when choosing what kind(s) of lighting sources used throughout your home - whether for decorative reasons only

Your home should feel like it has been collected over time rather than purchased all at once, which requires planning and patience

A Serene Space

Your home should feel like it has been collected over time rather than purchased all at once, which requires planning and patience. To achieve this look, start with a few key pieces that can be added over time (even if you are just starting out). For example: a sofa in neutral color or leather. It doesn't have to be expensive; instead focus on quality and comfort. Once you have the sofa, think about what else will work in your space—a coffee table, lampshade and possibly some decorative accessories on your bookshelf should do the trick. Then add wall art or pictures that represent something personal to you or what inspires you as an artist (or both!).