How a home’s interior can enhance your self-care experience
Brits spend a lot of their time at work and home, so it is important that your personal space is conducive to well-being and relaxation. Coming home from a stressful day at work and stepping into a calm, tranquil space helps you to unwind and begin to switch off from the day. Self-care is a personal experience for everyone, but it is important to carve out space for yourself.
One in four people, surprisingly, express dissatisfaction with their homes because they do not find them as calm and relaxing as they would want, according to a recent study by Hammonds Furniture. Given that your living environment has a big impact on how you take care of yourself, it makes sense to design your space to be as supportive as possible. These helpful hints will help you accomplish this.
Organised storage and space are key
In all areas of the house, clutter can invoke negative feelings and increase your stress levels. This is especially true in your bedroom where you are more likely to do your self-care routine.
Keeping your possessions organised is a huge step to decluttering. Investing in a vanity table with drawers and organisers is a great way to store makeup, skincare products and beauty tools. An added benefit of this is being able to see exactly what you have which prevents buying things you don’t need.
Alternatively, you could turn a box room into a self-care haven. Box rooms can be smaller or awkwardly shaped, so finding furniture to fit can be hard. Look into getting walk-in wardrobes fitted which can be customised to your needs.
Colour psychology
Pablo Picasso once remarked on how different colours can make you feel, and psychological studies support his assertions. Cool colours such as blue, green and purple have been linked with calmness and relaxation but for some, they invoke feelings of sadness. When you are next decorating a space you relax in, you may want to think about incorporating these colours.
If your self-care routine is all about creativity and expressing yourself, then go big and bold with colours. It may be worth taking this space outside of the bedroom, though, as brighter colours can stimulate your brain and make it harder to sleep.
Aromatherapy and relaxation
For many, aromatherapy sounds a bit new-age and not something they think will benefit them. But there are many ways to add small amounts of aromatherapy into your daily life to help you relax.
Baths are a great way to relax. Adding candles or a diffuser can help to heighten your relaxation. Scents such as lavender are great before bed as they can help you feel sleepy and relaxed. If you prefer outdoorsy scents then smells of the ocean or forest can transport you to a calmer place and help your mind to switch off.
These scents can be found in beauty products as well, so tailoring your routine to use those products after work or before bed can help you to relax as well. Remember to check the ingredients carefully when trying a new product and stop using it if you notice an allergic reaction starting. If it continues, please seek medical help.