How To Make A Relaxing Room

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct

Wed 5 Jan 2022

What is a relaxing room?

Let’s face it, the modern world places many stresses and strains on life and sometimes all we need is a quick break in a place where we can feel calm and restful. While some may be fortunate to have a dedicated relaxing room in the home – or space within the garden – to recuperate, many of us are limited in our options but the good news is you can make a calming space in any home to relax and find peace. In today’s blog, we’ll be giving you the tools to create an area that’s just for you, and you’ll find your zen in no time!

Find the perfect spot to relax in

If you share your home with others or have too little space to set up an entire room for relaxing, first find a window. One of the best ways to feel a bit better about the world is to see it, and to let in all the vitamin D from the sun.

Natural light is a great way to illuminate a book or your favourite magazine while also benefiting your mental health by warding off seasonal depression, improving sleep and giving your body some key nutrients. Therefore, proximity to a window is a core part of making a regenerating space in your home.

If you live on the ground floor, or are concerned about maintaining your privacy in general, you don’t have to sacrifice light to be private. There are many styles of blinds available that will let light filter in but help keep prying eyes out. Let’s take a look at the best options available for you.

The perfect blinds for relaxing rooms

image of grey themed living room with grey sofa next yo french doors with allusion blinds fitted

image to show wooden blinds being used in a relaxing bathroom

Allusion blinds

Allusion blinds are a stylish addition to any home and will work as part of any fashionable décor trend. They are a particularly excellent choice for chill out spaces because their innovative design filters subtle daylight into your room whilst allowing a view to the outside world. When its time to shut down for the night, a simple twist of the wand will bring the two layers of fabric together to block out light, creating the perfect environment for sleep.

Wooden blinds

Wooden blinds, always look sophisticated and elegant, are also a versatile option for your relaxing space. The elegant slats that make a wooden Venetian blind can be tilted to your exact requirements which allows light into a space while maintaining your privacy. Made from natural wood sourced only from responsibly managed forests, these materials won’t only stand the test of time, they will also connect you to the natural world and the benefits which that brings.

Day and Night blinds

Day and Night blinds, like Allusion blinds and wooden blinds, are excellent for finding the perfect balance between privacy and light. As you roll it down, alternating strips of fabric slide against one-another to alternate between a block of colour and a stylish set of stripes. When stripy, the light can gently enter your room while maintaining privacy, and when it’s set to a block colour, you can shut down and fully switch off.

How to accessorise your relaxing rooms

When we want to pause and reflect, being comfortable is extremely important. Putting a comfy chair where you can really relax by your window will help you find peace and calmness. Surrounding that chair with houseplants will give you something to care for and enjoy in equal measure.

Make the most of cushions

You can also improve the comfort of your relaxing room with some quality, handmade cu s hions. There is a fantastic selection of colours and patterns available to consider on the website to suit any décor as well as improving the cosiness of the space.

Utilising lamp shades

In addition, when the sun sets but you’re not yet ready to leave your comforting space, consider switching on a nearby lamp to relax for just a while longer. You can even add a matching lamp shade to your lighting to synchronise the décor of your blinds and cushions! This will maximise the calming sensation of your relaxing room or chill out space.

image to give example of types of cushions to use in a relaxing room

photo to show the type of gree colour lamp shade to use in relaxing rooms

To find the right colour for your cushions, and the blinds on your window, check out our Psychology Of Colour: Positive Colours blog. You can also learn more about improving wellbeing and mental health in our Interior Design, Wellbeing and Mental Health Week blog.