4 Ways to Create a Calming Atmosphere in Your Living Room

The living room is a key feature of any home. It’s where you go to relax and unwind after a long, hard day at work. It’s where families and couples gather to watch television, play board games or just generally spend time together. Such an important room should have a calming ambience in order to help you relax.

Relaxation is paramount to both emotional and physical well-being, and the way a room is designed can have a major impact on the relaxation capabilities of that room. Everything from the colour scheme to the lighting of a living room can effect the overall mood it invokes. So, take a look at this guide that will help you transform your living space into a tranquil paradise:

Calming Colour Scheme

Colours speak volumes. Did you know that certain colours provoke certain feelings? There’s a reason hospitals often incorporate the colour green into their design, green is well documented for its ability to induce soothing feelings. Whereas something like red is associated with danger and would therefore be very unlikely to be used in any hospital layout.

Now we’re not suggesting that you paint your entire house green for a calming effect (although the research would suggest that that could work). Consider instead warming tones and hues in your painting or wallpapering. Colour palettes that are perfect for a soothing atmosphere include:

– Indulgent creams

– Pastel tones

– Soft yellows

– Warming oranges

Try to avoid using too many patterns on the walls or carpet. Whilst patterns are indeed a beautiful addition to a home, too many can create a very busy look, and business is not a good idea if you’re trying to create a room that induces calm.

Luxurious Lighting

Lighting features can really help create that soothing atmosphere you’re looking for. Light, when used in certain ways, can add a soft ambience to a room that promotes relaxation – ever wonder why it’s so easy to fall asleep on the sofa in front of the TV? Ambient light could be one of the reasons why.

Consider getting a dimmer switch installed so you can easily change up the mood. Bright lights are great when needed, but it’s wonderful to be able to turn down the brightness of the main light to suit whatever atmosphere you’re trying to create. Table lights or candles could also be used to create this effect. For a relaxing living room vibe, switch up your overly bright lights in favour of something that can be more easily customised to your needs.

Warming Ambience

Nothing is more welcoming that a warm, toasty living room on a cold night. Creating this warm ambience doesn’t have to be difficult either; a fireplace feature will do a terrific job of warming your living room whilst bringing in those relaxing vibes. Rustic stoves are a wonderful way to do this, they can bring your home to life with all the benefits of a real stove without all the hassle of maintaining them. Take a look at our fantastic range of wood burning stoves in London.

Exquisite Comfort

 
Nothing says comfort quite like cosy pieces of furniture that are just a dream to fall into. So, go out and treat yourself to some brand-new luxuriously soft sofas and arm chairs – or even a rocking chair if you favour the rustic look! For added warmth and comfort, add an array of scatter pillows or even some indulgent throws. Perfect for snuggling up on the sofa and settling in for the night.

At Real Flame, we love beautiful interior design and we provide a range of gorgeous fireplaces in London. You can create the living room of your dreams and promote that feeling of calm that you have always wanted. For more information in regards to our products and services, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us as we are always more than happy to help!