Most of us dream of living in a home that is comfortable and calming. The first step to achieving that goal is understanding that we are affected by the energy of the spaces around us. Immersing ourselves in areas that radiate positive energy can help create that refuge in the place we need it most - home.
The following tips and ideas will help you curate harmonious surroundings filled with positive energy:
- Make your space clutter-free. De-cluttering is an easy way to help your space feel more open and calm. Clutter obstructs the flow of positive energy and can create a stressful environment.
- Focus on natural sunlight. Let the light shine in. Natural sunlight increases productivity and enhances the production of Vitamin D, which elevates the spirit and makes people feel happier. Make the most of the positive powers of sunlight by keeping blinds and curtains open to increase natural light making spaces feel lighter and brighter.
- Incorporate nature. Introducing plants or flowers will help beautify a space, improve air quality and add character. Houseplants and fresh-cut flowers have been shown to improve emotional and mental well-being.
- Embrace artwork. Having meaningful artwork, artifacts or photographs as a constant reminder of love, light, and happiness can immediately enhance the positive energy in a space.
- Connect with color. Use color throughout your home to create positive energy and enhance the mood of your spaces. Adding pops of color can make spaces feel brighter, more cheerful, vibrant, energetic or calm.
- Utilize scent. Smells are an influential element in defining the character of a space. Various studies have affirmed that aromatherapy can help make people feel happier or more relaxed. Use a diffuser with an essential oil like lavender, rosemary, or tangerine to make a space feel fresh, bright, calm or happy for hours.
- Lighting matters. Lighting can help create a mood and promote balance and harmony in your home. As mentioned above, there is power positivity in natural light. Lack of lighting and darkness can make a space feel more depressing. Layering light with overhead fixtures and lamps can help to strategically illuminate defined areas at certain times to create warmth, coziness or even enhance natural the light in areas of your home.