How to Create a Calm and Pleasant Interior

The interior, especially of the space where we live, has a huge impact on our peace of mind, moods, and emotional state. Properly chosen elements — colors, lighting, décor, and furniture — create a pleasant environment that helps us fully relax.

If you also like calm and cozy design, know that creating it does not require much effort. Without the involvement of professionals, you can arrange your home in such a way that after a hard day you rest comfortably and enjoy the best atmosphere. For more details, we recommend checking out our blog post — you’ll discover many useful recommendations there.

Simple, Monochrome Colors

Colors play a special role not only in creating the desired environment but also in influencing people’s mood. Of course, when we talk about peace, pastel tones should be mentioned first: specialists most often use cream, light gray, blue, mint, pink, peach, and other neutral shades for this purpose. It is not necessary, however, to limit yourself to just one tone when choosing paint or wallpaper. Designers recommend using different shades of the same color to bring calmness into the interior.

In general, keep in mind that if you want to create a less stressful environment, it is better to avoid overusing bright colors. At the same time, a completely uniform palette is not trendy either. Small, vibrant details give us necessary energy, but moderation is important so that the colors do not end up irritating. If you follow this trend, we recommend combining bold tones with very neutral white or milky shades.

Moderate Sunlight

Modern designers pay special attention to sufficient natural lighting. Sunlight not only lifts your mood but also boosts productivity and energy. However, for peace and relaxation, especially in the bedroom, you need a less brightly lit environment.

That’s why, when planning your home, set aside resting areas facing southeast, southwest, or west. In these areas, sunlight is less intense and disturbing, while the temperature remains optimal even during summer.

But if sunlight is naturally intense in your apartment, you can create a calmer environment by using blinds or curtain-blinds, or even by hanging two types of curtains — sheer and thick.

Soft Lighting

Properly selected lighting can create peace, cheerfulness, and a good mood. It is the element of the interior that can instantly change the whole atmosphere with one switch.

Therefore, specialists usually recommend installing multi-level, yet easily adjustable lighting. Another recommendation: for coziness, light should come not directly from above but at an angle from the side. Also, it is best to prefer warm yellow light, which creates an ideally calm atmosphere.

Materials and Shapes

Smooth and cold surfaces — concrete, metal, and glass — look very modern and impressive but are rarely used for coziness and peace. For this purpose, specialists prefer natural wood, bamboo, rattan, leather, fabric, and similar textures.

As for shapes, rounded forms are most suitable for creating a calm atmosphere. This trend has become very popular recently and is associated with a sense of safety and harmony.

Sound Insulation

No modern design, no matter how perfect, can bring you peace if there is constant noise from the street or neighboring houses. Modern manufacturers easily solve this problem with various materials, so we recommend considering sound insulation from the early stages of renovation. Of course, this requires additional financial resources, but comfort and coziness will be guaranteed.

If you are not planning a renovation yet but noise bothers you a lot, you can slightly reduce its intensity with thick curtains, wool carpets, and soft furniture placed against the walls.

Décor

By the way, designers also advise those who want to create a calm interior to reduce visual noise. It is better to be moderate with vases, handmade items, and souvenirs, so the house does not look like an exhibition hall.

A modern recommendation is this: the interior will be much more effective and peaceful if you replace numerous decorative items with photos, an aquarium, or plants.

Plants

Any plant brings a touch of life into an urban apartment. It not only refreshes the air and environment but also truly reduces stress. The colors — and in some cases, the scents — of plants have a positive effect on the human psyche.

However, keep in mind that too many plants can make the space feel cramped and disturb visual harmony. So, moderation is necessary in this case as well.

Before creating any interior, visit “Domino” branches. Along with the recommendations described in this blog post, our consultants will provide professional advice tailored to your needs and help you create the calmest and most pleasant environment.