Calming Design Tips Series
This blog post is all about delving into the top five spots in your home where you can sprinkle some instant calm vibes. So, stick around to find out just how you can do just that to your home today! We’re kicking off with:
🎨✨ Elevate Your Space with Colour!
Adding colour to a room can transform its entire vibe, and it doesn’t have to be daunting! Here are three tips to help you master the art of subtle colour infusion:
1️⃣ Start with a Neutral Base: Begin with a neutral foundation like soft whites or warm greys. This provides a calming backdrop for your colour accents to shine without overwhelming the space.
2️⃣ Introduce Muted Tones: Opt for muted shades of your favourite colours to add depth and interest. Think dusty rose, sage green, or soft blue. These subtle hues bring personality to your design without stealing the spotlight.
3️⃣ Embrace Balance: Remember, balance is key! Mix and match your colours thoughtfully, ensuring a harmonious blend throughout the room. Don’t be afraid to experiment, but keep in mind that less is often more when it comes to colour.
With these tips in mind, you can confidently infuse your space with the perfect pop of colour, creating a welcoming and visually stunning environment.
🌟✨ Elevate Your Space with Texture!
Looking to add depth and dimension to your room? Here are three tips to help you master the art of texture:
1️⃣ Layer with Fabrics: Experiment with different textures by layering cushions, throws, and rugs. Mix and match fabrics that invite touch and warmth. Velvet, faux fur, and chunky knits especially, evoke a strong desire to be touched!
2️⃣ Embrace Wall Hangings: Don’t forget about your walls! Incorporate woven tapestries, macrame wall hangings, or framed textiles to introduce visual interest and texture to your space. Ceiling hung plants in textured pots also add interest and layering to a room.
One client of ours had a beautiful Hermes scarf that she just didn’t wear any more. It seemed a waste to have it folded in a drawer so now it hangs beautifully in her hallway, framed as a piece of art.
3️⃣ Play with Patterns: Mix patterns and textures to create visual intrigue. Pair a textured rug with a patterned throw, or layer cushions in varying textures to add depth and personality to your seating area. Everything does not have to match, contrast works too- there is no limit!
With these tips in mind, you can go all out with texture and layering to create a space that’s as inviting to the touch as it is to the eye.
✨🌞 Mastering Light in Your Space!
Here are three essential tips for harnessing the power of natural light in your room:
1️⃣ Understand Your Orientation: Take note of the direction your room faces—east, west, south, or north. Each orientation offers different qualities of light throughout the day, influencing the mood and atmosphere of your space.
2️⃣ Embrace the Benefits: Use the unique qualities of light from your room’s orientation to enhance your design. South-facing rooms enjoy lots of natural light, perfect for showcasing vibrant colors and creating an airy feel. East-facing rooms bathe in soft morning light, ideal for creating a cozy breakfast nook. West-facing rooms are bathed in warm afternoon light, perfect for creating a relaxing ambiance. North-facing rooms receive softer, more diffused light, ideal for creating a calming retreat.
3️⃣ Work with What You Have: Instead of fighting against your room’s natural light, embrace its qualities and tailor your design accordingly. Incorporate reflective surfaces like mirrors and metallic accents to amplify natural light in darker spaces or use sheer curtains to diffuse harsh sunlight in brighter rooms.
By understanding and working with the light in your space, you can create a design that celebrates its unique qualities.
🌿✨ Embrace Nature’s Shapes for a Serene Space!
Here are three tips for bringing organic shapes from nature into your design to create a sense of calm:
1️⃣ Emulate Organic Forms: Draw inspiration from the natural world by incorporating organic shapes like curves, waves and asymmetrical lines into your design. From furniture to decor accents, these soft, flowing shapes bring a sense of harmony.
2️⃣ Introduce Natural Materials: Opt for materials sourced from nature, such as wood, stone and rattan, to bring an earthy element into your space. These natural textures add warmth while grounding your design in the beauty of the outdoors.
3️⃣ Create Fluid Transitions: Strive for seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces by incorporating elements like large windows, sliding doors and indoor greenery. This blurring of boundaries allows natural light and fresh air to flow freely, creating a soothing environment that promotes relaxation and well-being.
🌿✨ Transform Your Space with Nature’s Touch!
Here are three tips for seamlessly bringing the outside in and infusing your home with the beauty of plants and dried flowers:
1️⃣ Embrace Greenery: Incorporate a variety of indoor plants to add a vibrant pop of green to your space. From lush ferns to trailing ivy, plants not only purify the air but also create a calming atmosphere that promotes relaxation and well-being.
2️⃣ Explore Dried Flowers: Experiment with dried flowers and botanical arrangements to add a touch of texture to your decor. Dried flowers not only offer long-lasting beauty but also bring a sense of warmth to any room. And if, like me, you’re not all that great at keeping plants alive then the dried route is the one for you!
3️⃣ Enjoy the Benefits: Beyond their aesthetic appeal, plants and dried flowers offer numerous benefits for your home. They can help improve air quality, reduce stress levels and increase productivity, creating a healthier and more inviting environment for you and your family. Who can argue with that?
Ready to transform your space into a green oasis? Let White Compass Interiors bring your vision to life!