Hello out there!
How are you doing with your social and physical distancing? If you’re like me, the days are hard to keep track of - and if weren’t for the occasional change in weather, all of the days are pretty much the same.
Since we’re spending so much time in our homes, I’d like to talk about the importance of your home, and the role it can contribute to your state of mind and personal well being. And, promise, this isn’t going to be a “hire me” post (although if you feel inspired, please don’t hesitate to reach out :) )
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating - your surroundings have a tremendous influence on your state of mind. Creating the right mood in your home will help prepare you for whatever the day ahead throws at you. And it should be the place you look forward to coming home to! Every day!
If your work life is chaotic or stressful, you may want to create a quiet retreat that calms and soothes.
Interior Design by Phoebe Howard
This bedroom is a stellar example of a tranquil retreat. Can you feel your blood pressure dropping?
Let’s break it down, so you can implement some of the principles that make this room successful in your own home.
Color palette - to create your own restful retreat, stick with soft colors and keep your color palette limited. For my neutral lovers, this is your sweet spot! This room is mostly layered tones of beige and a few accents of dusty blue. It’s so comforting.
Contrast - Every room needs some contrast, but when designing a quiet space, keep it to a minimum. The only dark accents are found in the night stand and the bedside desk. The bedside pieces don’t match, but the stain colors are very similar. Everything else is in this room is very tonal and quiet.
Pattern - again, keep it to a minimum. The pattern on the damask bed pillows are the boldest pattern found in the room, but they’re kept in check because of the tone on tone color palette.
Texture is your friend. Velvets, linens, floor length draperies and a tactile carpet underfoot create a soft feel and help muffle sounds.
Let’s go to the opposite end of the spectrum. Say your work life is very regimented, conservative and somber. And your bubbly personality is dying to get out. At the end of the day, you want your spirit to soar!
Interior Design by Celerie Kemble and Lindsey Herod
It’s hard to feel anything but happy and energized in a room like this! Shall we break it down?
Color palette - happy colors create a happy mood! Notice how clean and clear the colors are. They are not grayed down or muted, but clean and crisp.
Pattern - it creates movement and excitement in a room. Most people are afraid to mix patterns, but if you vary the scale of the prints you’re using and if the colors relate to other elements in the room, they will play together nicely!
Texture - it may not be as important as it is in creating a restful room, but you’ll want to mix it up with a few different textures (nubby rugs, slick cocktail table, and always - plants!)
Scale - a large, bold piece of art adds color, scale and importance to this fresh and fabulous room!
I hope you found these tips helpful. You can start by making small changes. Something as simple as new pillows, art, or even fresh flowers can help set you in the right direction.
If spending so much time in your home lately has made you realize that your home isn’t giving you the emotional support you need, try and see past “what is” and imagine “what can be”.
Having a home that feeds your soul crucial, now more than ever!
The Green Room Interiors is accepting new clients for early summer 2020. Let’s make the most of your home! Fill out our Contact Form and tell us about your goals for your home!
