How to Give your Lounge a More Relaxed Flair

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  Your lounge is the place in your home that is designed for relaxing in, right? And yet, an increasing number of living rooms lack that relaxing vibe. Instead, they are designed to be more formal and fashionable than relaxing and comfortable.

For anyone who wants their lounge to be a welcoming and relaxing space, there are certain features that should be incorporated and style tips that should be adhered to. If you want to create a space that is the epitome of relaxation, you need to think carefully about creating a space that has the perfect vibe.

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Keep the tones natural

First and foremost, one of the most essential style rules when it comes to creating a space that is relaxing and tranquil is to stick to natural tones. If you have ever been to a spa, then you will know just how relaxing natural tones can be, which is why spas tend to only use these tones to create a calming and tranquil atmosphere. To design a lounge that has the same vibe, decorating in natural tones – think seafoam blue, moss green, sand yellow, and cream – is ideal.

Have more than a sofa

The chances are that the sofa in your home is a designer style piece that is modern and elegant, but how relaxing is it to sit on? A lot of sofas don’t offer that necessary element of relaxation that a lounge should have, which is why incorporating other elements can help. Soft furnishings like a faux fur rug, a selection of throws, or a bean bag, like the ones from Comfy Sacks, could be the ideal way to create an added sense of relaxation.

Incorporate scents and lighting

In spaces that have a tranquil vibe, often incorporating scents and lighting is the answer. There are certain scents that help to relax you, such as lavender, rose and vanilla. By adding incense sticks, reed diffusers or scents candles into your lounge that give off these scents, you can use an aspect of aromatherapy to create a calmer environment. As for the lighting, the lower the lighting is, the more relaxed the space will feel. For creating the right atmosphere, table lamps work well, as do dimmer switches and fairy lights.

Wall art should be simple

When it comes to the wall art in your lounge, what you don’t want are pieces that are confusing or overly complex. Instead, for a more relaxing space, you want artwork that is simple and ‘nice to look at’ – you don’t want pieces that are confusing or overly busy as this will make it harder to relax.

There are plenty of ways that you can create a lounge that has a more relaxed flair to it; it’s just a case of being mindful about your need for tranquility when you are choosing the decor and furnishings for the space. Hopefully, the tips above have given you the inspiration that you need to create a living room that it’s easy to switch off in after a long day.

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