Decorating in Zen style – Follow the Golden Principle: Less is More

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More then ever, people want to feel calm and balanced in their daily lives. And since your home should be a warm, comfortable place to relax, it is the best place to create the balanced, peaceful atmosphere you are searching for!

Zen means meditation in Japanese. Not surprisingly decorating in zen style is an important element of Japanese home decoration.

It's more than a word though. Zen reflects balance, harmony and relaxation. And that's not the same as dull and boring!

There are no such things as Zen sofas or tables. It's not a design style, but a way of arranging your home and creating an atmosphere that offsets the stresses and hassle of your daily routine.

But how do you put this into practice?

Three words: less is more. That's the golden principle of decorating in Zen style.

First, take a critical look at your living space. Which pieces of furniture do you really need and use? Which decorative items can you do without?

Have a garage sale, give your second couch to a friend, take your old books to a secondhand store...whatever! As long as you get rid of anything you don't need!.

We've become used to amassing possessions and cluttering our homes. But instead of giving us fulfillment, these busy interiors add to the restlessness of the era we’re living in!

Next, rearrange what is left. Keep it simple and functional. Buy something new only if needed.

To achieve a naturally balanced room using Zen principles, you should use the five elements of nature: water, earth, fire, wood and metal.

For example:

• Buy an indoor fountain or a nice, framed poster of a waterfall.
• Decorate your room with a plant or two (Remember, less is more), a ceramic figurine or glass object.
• Create a cozy fireplace, or if your room doesn't have one, get yourself an interesting collection of candles.
• Get a piece or two of wooden furniture. Bamboo is a current trend that looks great.
• Use metal lamps for lighting, and look around locally for artisans that do metal art.

Most of all...do not use plastic!

Now, regarding the use of color, which ones should you use? This is an important question since colors affect our moods.

When decorating in Zen style, earthy colors are the most suitable. Think of sky blue, brown, deep green...white and pale violets are also work well.

Add natural light with a decorative, airy curtain and your Zen room is ready!