Myndu Interior Design

I think it’s really awesome and fabulous when furniture design takes its inspiration from nature, because there’s really nothing more beautiful and amazing than the natural world.  That being said, there is a lamp designed by Patrick Jouin that folds out as if it were a blooming flower. So cool and really beautiful!  When it’s “budded”, or closed, the light is dimmer, and when you open it/make it “bloom”, the light shines brighter!  A really fun piece to add to any room!

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There are many ways to relax and unwind after a day full of stress – decorating your home according to Zen principles is one of them. And there are more benefits of Zen home décor.

A hectic urban pace of life causes stress at each and every step, even though we don’t realize or choose to ignore it sometimes. So, it is only natural that at home we crave for relaxation and peace. Asia-originated Zen interior décor is based on simple lines, natural colors and textures, minimalism in everything, and plenty of open space. It is all about achieving balance and harmony between objects and eliminating distracting elements.

Zen home decorating is becoming increasingly popular in the western world today thanks to a number of benefits it brings along. The “less is better” home décor principle of Zen proves to work best for modern urban homes.

Less Stress

Multiple colors (especially very bright and contrasting), too many accessories, cluttered surfaces, and things of mismatching design and style add to everyday stress. Subconsciously, you might hate the way your room looks like and it disturbs you day after day. An irritating detail, like gaudy curtains or an out-of-place piece of furniture can ruin the entire look of the room and turn off your mood as well.

Zen home, thanks to its minimalism and organic color scheme, creates a balanced look and helps restore your own inner balance. Simplicity, earth shades and no distracting elements promote stress relief and relaxation. The soothing effect is also achieved through soft lighting, the use of natural materials (wood, bamboo, rice paper, natural fabrics, etc) and such decorative elements like a mini Zen garden, a lotus flower in a bowl, or a tiny table waterfall.

Less Clutter

Some people may argue that a Zen home looks rather boring, but compare it to a cluttered home and see which one looks more appealing. In order to give your home that spacious and neat appearance, you have to declutter it first, which is a great thing. Actually, a home of any décor style will only benefit from it. Instead of a billion of knick knacks invest in quality furniture, natural flooring and redesigning your home towards plenty of hidden storage spaces.

Getting rid of excessive details doesn’t mean, however, no decoration at all. There is always a place for a nice artwork or another decorative element in a Zen home. And, if well chosen, a single accessory might be enough to liven up a room. So, embracing principles of Zen home décor doesn’t mean making it boring – on the contrary, your house will look more intriguing and a lot better organized.

Less Housework

A lot of furniture, cluttered surfaces and walls, insufficient storage space that results in little objects scattered everywhere around the house certainly add to daily housework. Whereas, clear floors and surfaces, and minimum furniture make it much easier to clean the house within minutes. Ideally, things that are out of sight should also be kept in order and well-organized. In other words, decluttering the living areas doesn’t mean you can stack stuff to shelves and cabinets and clutter them instead. Mess in your drawers will not give you a peace of mind Zen home décor is supposed to. Make your home a true Zen inside out!

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