How to create the perfect environment in your home

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We hear a lot about vibes and environments in terms of fantastic home design, but what does this actually refer to? Don't go thinking that this is merely professional interior designer jargon, as creating the perfect balance between aesthetics and feelings is vital, if you want to enjoy a home that is perfectly attuned to your lifestyle and preferences. From single apartments through to stunning family homes, it's crucial to think about the kind of environment that you want to create, so come with us now and find out everything you need to know!

What do we mean by environment?

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When we talk about the environment of a home, we are referring to how it feels when you are inside of it. It's most common for people to want a calm and soothing environment, so that a home acts as a respite from the hustle and bustle of the professional world, but it also needs to feel welcoming and safe. This becomes even more important when there are children in the home, so always be sure to focus extra attention on creating the perfect environment in your kids' rooms.

Five factors for creating a dreamy environment.

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Interior designers have a check-list for creating the perfect environment in a home and it looks like this:

1. Take your personal style into consideration: you need to start by thinking about what you actually like and feel comfortable interacting with. If you are always at odds with certain design elements, you'll never truly relax or feel 'at home'.

2. Get the lighting right: lighting is a definitively crucial factor in the creation of a truly enjoyable and relaxing environment. You will need to take a multifaceted approach to your illuminations, opting for practical main lighting, as well as softer, more intimate options as well. Think about your living room and you'll understand exactly what we mean. You need a main light for general brightness, but as the evening draws in, what could be nicer than soft lamp light to relax in?

3. Consider all of your senses: for a wonderful home environment, you need to attend to every sensory experience, so as well as looking great, it needs to smell familiar, exude comforting sounds and be tactile. To this end, things like room diffusers, luxurious upholstery fabrics and eye-catching furniture are all vital! 

4. Personalize everything: your home environment is yours to create, which is why personal effects should always play a major role in the interior design process. Anything with emotional significance will help to hone in on the perfect environment, so never be shy about displaying photographs, travel memorabilia and collections.

5. Think about your colors: it's a well known fact that color psychology is a very real practice and that certain hues will encourage different emotions, so to create an environment that you love and feel comfortable in, you need to be selecting your color scheme carefully. For a relaxing vibe, pastel and neutral shades will work best, but if you're looking to create a more energetic environment, bold shades are worth a thought!

What can rustic environments offer?

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Let's get a little more specific now. A rustic home environment is something that a lot of people seek to create and that's because it is so grounded in nature and restorative. By maintaining a constant connection to the outdoors, rustic homes offer a cozy and recognizably comforting environment that is bedded in rural charm. No wonder it's so popular!

How to tap into the rustic look.

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If you like the idea of creating a rustic environment in your home, there are some identifiable motifs that you will need to embrace. These include:

1. Textiles: natural fabrics will always work best in a rustic home, but you don't have to plump for plains, as patterns can work terrifically well. For example, rich wool plaids are particularly popular, but so are faux furs, but they have something in common; an ability to offer warmth and comfort.

2. Wood: it's a simple fact of life that you can't seek to create a rustic environment without using a lot of natural wood. It's the most recognizable rustic material and creates a simple and elegant harmony throughout a home. It is also a naturally warm and soft interior material that has a tactile element that very few other options do.

3. Color: rustic environments thrive when amplified with colors found in nature, as they naturally work so well with organic wood. You'll rarely find vivid brights in a rustic home, as soft blues and greens, as well as deep autumnal tones are far more symbiotic.

4. Plants: given how grounded in nature rustic homes are, for that perfect environment, you will need to incorporate a lot of plants and greenery. This is no bad thing, as plants have a fantastic ability to maintain good health and positive mindsets.

5. Lighting: soft illumination is vital for rustic homes, as it dances on the interior materials easily and creates a warm and gentle vibe that is always a pleasure to experience. There's no place for harsh or spectacularly contemporary lighting in a rustic home, so look to candles, dimmer switches and lamps for the perfect injection of light

6. Finishing touches: as a final tip, include some fire in your rustic home. Whether you prefer a woodburner or an open fireplace is up to you, but a real fire adds instant recognition of the rustic design scheme.

What can a zen environment offer?

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Maybe you like the idea of a rustic environment but also have a penchant for more contemporary aesthetics? If that is the case then a zen home environment could be absolutely perfect for you, as it is just as soothing, but a touch less fussy and cozy. With clean lines, simple furnishings and timeless charm, a zen home will be terrifically calming and enjoyable, but without every straying into parody. As an aside, zen homes can also be wonderfully spiritual.

How to create a zen vibe.

To create a zen environment in your home, look to embrace the following elements:

1. Declutter: the less waste you have in your home, the more calming it will be. This means that you can have a thorough decluttering session whereby you discard anything that has no use or aesthetic pleasure. Free space is thinking space in a zen home and it is wonderful. 

2. Employ nature: natural elements are critical in a zen home, particularly water, which is why you might like to think about incorporating a decorative fountain somewhere. Plants will also tap into a more zen feeling as well, so why not combine these two factors together? Water-loving plants are always a joy to own. 

3. Open spaces: zen environments depend on the free and easy movement of light and air, which is why so many people choose an open-plan scheme. You don't have to start ripping out walls, if you're not happy to, though, as glass doors create the look and feel with far less intrusive construction work. 

4. Color: bright, fresh and neutral is the way to go for a zen color environment, as they naturally lead to a clearer mind and better relaxation, but you can accent with some vivid hues and patterns! It's not uncommon to see eye-catching rugs and accessories in zen homes, as they really emphasize the coolness elsewhere. 

5. Materials: zen philosophy states that 'irregularity reflects the very imperfection of the human being', which is why organic materials have a real place in a zen environment. Bamboo and oak are particularly favored as they are strong yet delicately beautiful and promote balance.

Which professionals will be able to help?

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Architects and interior designers have been working with defined environmental needs for years and as such, should be your first ports of call for advice and assistance. As long as you have an idea of the kind of environment that you want to create, your chosen professionals will be able to devise a framework of design aesthetics for you.

For more environment advice, take a look at this Ideabook: The best air-cleaning plants for your home!

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