By Sarah Macklin 
While we may not think about it, the home interiors we choose to adopt can have a big impact on our overall mental wellbeing. It does make sense though – you become a product of your environment, and an environment that is cluttered and stimulating could make you feel stressed, agitated and anxious.
No one wants this, so how can you style your home to make you feel calm and relaxed?
1. Adopt the colour green
Green is thought to be one of the most calming colours you can use in your home. Associated with peace and nature, the colour has been proven time and again to make you feel more relaxed. This is exactly what you want in a room like a bedroom, a space where you to want to forget the stresses of the day and have a peaceful, undisturbed sleep.
Bright colours like pink and orange may not be ideal for a bedroom.
Rebecca Snowden from FurnitureChoice.co.uk says:
Choosing a colour we associate with peace, nature and relaxation will help reconnect us to the present moment and ground the home. A light green shade, such as sage with its calming and serene elements, will help set the mood for sleep.
Layer comfy textures and fabrics, such as cotton or linen, on a soft fabric bed for a rejuvenating rest.
She also recommends that you dedicate a corner to regaining balance, adding a yoga mat or indoor plants.
2. Use minimalist accents
Clutter can make us feel stressed, but unfortunately, we live in a capitalist world, where ‘things’ are deemed necessary, from the candles you’ve never lit to the clothes you never wear. In the UK, we often buy knickknacks for the home that have no specific purpose, or are simply there to look nice. We avoid minimalism, and it would probably be rare to walk into a bedroom and find only a bed and a chest of drawers in there, with few other items.
Get rid of the clutter and instead, only use minimalist pieces that serve a purpose or make you happy. Indoor plants and soothing artwork can make your bedroom feel particularly serene, and the lack of ‘stuff’ everywhere will surely help you to sleep better.
If possible, tidy any clutter away before you go to sleep so it’s in a wardrobe or chest of drawers and not in view.
3. Introduce natural elements
You’ve surely heard of the saying ‘bring the outdoors in’. It’s a popular concept whereby you bring natural elements to your home, or even extend your living space to the outdoors through bifold doors and extended decking.
You can make your home a more relaxing space that’s beneficial for your own wellbeing by introducing natural elements.
According to colour psychology, green is associated with optimism and promotes healthy living. Reflect these natural aspects through green walls and lush indoor plants. Keep your windows clear to let natural light stream in.
Natural elements doesn’t just apply to plants, either. You may also wish to consider the other materials being used in a space. Natural woods, organic cottons and cool stone can also be introduced to make the room feel serene.
