10 ways to enjoy your room
Your room… the place where you sit, study, sleep. Research shows that the average person spends about ±2. hours a day in her room. How can you make such an important place look more like a palace? Try out some of these tips, and turn your room into a super space.
1 - clean it.
Okay, so mother knows best on this one. But psychological experiments have also shown that a neat, orderly environment can make a person happier than a messy, disorganized one.
•Use baskets to organize small accessories.
•Organize your closet, so that there’s a specific spot for everything.
•Color code the clothing in your closet.
•Schedule a day each week that’s your room clean-up day.
2. Add some life to your living space.
Houseplants can bring a bit of the great outdoors inside. Look for plants that are front-runners in the almost-impossible-to-kill category. Five that are famous for flourishing (even when they are almost ignored)?
•aspidistra (the cast iron plant)
•dracaena (corn plant)
•ficus
•pothos
•sansevieria (the snake plant)
3. Create a comfortable sitting spot.
You can buy pillows or an old but comfy chair at a secondhand store. Or head for a garage sale if you can’t afford new furnishings. Some colorful pillowcases or a throw cover can hide holes, spots or worn areas.
4- Provide some mood music. It’s been said that, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” To create a soundgarden in your room, try out a nature tape that brings the sounds of the outdoors inside. Choose from:
•waterfalls
•sounds of the rainforest
•birds
•ocean waves
•rainfall
5- Be sure your room smells good.
For a complete sensory experience, be sure that your room has scent-appeal. Try:
•Potpourri
•Fragrance rings
•Room Fresheners
•Sachets/Scented Drawer liners
6- Let there be light.
Rooms that feel dark and confining can put people in a funk. To add some illumination to your living space, try some of the following techniques:
•Up the wattage on the light bulbs you use. Also, check out some of the soft pastel light bulbs that can add a pinkish or rosy effect to a room.
•Add an extra lamp.
•Open your curtains or shutters to let more outside light in.
7- Fill your room with things that are special to you.
Your living space should reflect your personal style, so showcase your prized possessions. Consider displaying some of the following things to create a room that spells out who you are:
•a bulletin board that shows off some of your favorite stuff
•a poster of a place you hope to travel to
•a print by a favorite artist
•photos of important people in your life
•your favorite stuffed animals or a collection that’s important to you
8- Become more clutter conscious.
Often it’s the little things that can make your room appear messy. To control the clutter, keep some of your favorite smaller stuff right near your bed. Things you might include?
•favorite photos
•letters from friends and relatives •cartoons that make you
laugh every time you read ‘em •a journal
9- Turn your room into a refuge from youTDUsy schedule.
To lift your spirits and create a sanctuary from chaos, consider adding special touches to your romm that will make you feel more calm r, and at peace.
•a covered carafe filled with water
•a vase of flowers
•a bowl of fruit
•a crocheted throw 10.Surround yourself with your favorite colors.
A number of colors are known for their soothing qualities. To create the most peaceful sleeping space possible, consider linens or room accents in the following colors:
•pale blue
•white
•seafoam green
•pale pink
•lilac
•peach
•ivory
•soft yellow
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