Below are a few of our favorite, easy ways to create a relaxing environment in your home. 

Flowers

Or any type of plant for that matter. Many underestimate the power of bringing nature into their homes. Not only are plants and flowers aromatically and visually appealing, but they also eliminate toxins from and oxygenate indoor air. 

Decor

You don't need to spend a ton of money redecorating your entire living space in order for it to feel more relaxing. Examples of a few simple things you can try are adding more cozy pillows and blankets to your decor, reorganizing your furniture, or adding the soft glow of candles to a room. 

Declutter

For many people, clutter creates feelings of chaos and disorderliness (the complete opposite of relaxation). Find some time to get rid of unwanted or unneeded items lying around the house. You can put them in storage or donate them. Whatever you chose to do with the clutter, you'll feel much better once it's gone. 

Color

Whether you chose to add a pop of color with paint, or decorate with new artwork and linens... the colors in your home can play a huge role in tranforming the mood of any room. There are many studies done on how cetain colors related to human emotions. Take some time to figure out which colors make you feel happy and relaxed. 

Natural Light

So simple, yet so important. A naturally lit room can improve your mood, and create a more peaceful atmosphere. Plus, sunlight exporsure is thought to have an effect on the amount of serotonin (the feel-good hormone) your brain releases. If the layout of your home doesn't produce much natural sunlight there are other options you could explore, such as an indoor sunlamp. 

Aromatherapy

Aromatheray is one of our favorite relaxation techniques, especially at home. Filling your home with a pleasant aroma is one of the easiest ways to transform energy. Aromatherapy offers many benefits both physically and mentally, and is widly known for boosting feelings of relaxation. As we mentioned above, you can fill your home with some of your favorite candles. There are also many natural diffusers and room sprays available that work great, too. 

These are just a few of the many ways you can make your home feel more relaxing. And might we add, these changes don't need to be made overnight. Overtime you can do small things here and there to create a more tranquil living environment. Oh, and lastly... you deserve it.