Right from the little weaver birds to us human beings “homemaking” is a major part of life. A home is a place where we get up every morning and set our mood for the day. It’s also a place where we return after a hectic day of work and feel relaxed!
With changing lifestyles, homeowners are putting a lot of effort into customizing their homes. When we discuss interior design, it’s not only about aesthetics, but it’s also about setting a mood, designing an experience, and creating an identity. Designing a home is all about customizing our own preferred environment.
Our environment can promote various feelings and moods through color, scents, sounds, objects, and choice of design styles.
Zen style of interior Designing is about creating a sense of Tranquillity. This promotes simplicity and quietness. Zen interior design is an all-time popular style when it comes to home interior design thanks to its ability to take you away from the hustle-bustle of your hectic city life and helps you relax and rediscover your inner peace.
Zen is not just a design style, but it’s a philosophy that originated in Japan. It refers to meditation and it focuses on achieving a complete state of calm while staying true to our original self. Zen-inspired interiors aim at creating neutral, balanced, and simple vibes which allow positive and peaceful energy to flow throughout the home.
Characteristics of Zen interior design styles
Throughout history, the Japanese have promoted beauty through simplicity. Zen Interior Design ideas promote minimalism.
To create Zen concepts, in home interiors, it is helpful when we follow the characteristics below:
Colors and tones: The best pallet for Zen interiors is a neutral and natural pallet.
For example Blues of sky, Greys of rocks, Gold from the sandy beaches, Green from the leaves, soft Whites & pale Pink from flowers; can create a perfect zen color pallet for your Interior Designs.
Think of sand color cushions with light green hues. One can energize the space by using splashes of pink and muted browns on rugs and on few pieces of furniture.
Textures and patterns: Use plain and preferably natural and handmade textures. The mild geometric pattern might go well to create visual interest.
Heavily patterned wallpapers, fabrics, carpets, and rugs, do not go well with zen interiors.
For example, make use of jute, cotton, linen, and wool for soft furnishing. Use single-color rugs and cushions to make it simple and inviting.
Lights: Zen design uses mostly dim or natural lights to create a feeling of relaxation. Maximising the natural lights is an important aspect of zen interiors.
For example, larger windows, light drapes, and sheer curtains are the simplest way to bring maximum natural light into the rooms.
Use of floor lamps, scented candles, corner lights, table lamps, and indirect lights are recommended to bring soothing effects.
Lights that mimic sunlight can help to create mood and layered lighting.
Accessories and décor Items: In zen interior design, it’s important to keep ornaments to a minimum. However, a touch of green always adds finishing touches to Zen interiors.
For example, the use of bonsai trees, bamboo shoots, plants with larger leaves, or even stunning orchids can create wonders in zen design. Use of Japanese screen dividers, Buddha Statue, Incense Candle Holder, Natural Quartz Crystal Stones, Tabletop Zen Garden, wall mirrors can be used to create visual interest.
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