Slow Living at Home: Creating Quiet Moments in Your Most-Used Spaces
For some people, slow living sounds like a dream when they need a change of lifestyle pace. It’s an intention shift that focuses on creating a sanctuary within your home and life in general, where presence, comfort and peace are prioritised over speed and productivity.
Embracing this approach can do wonders for your mindset and general wellbeing. If you’re someone who is easily stressed or is working and operating in high-pressure environments, the slow living at home can be a great environment.
Core principles required for a slow home
When it comes to creating a slow home, there are some core principles to stick by, which include:
Declutter to reduce the visual noise
A cluttered home is often one that leads to a stressed and messy mind. Removing items that no longer serve a purpose or bring you joy will help make space for calmness.
Be sure to curate your spaces with intention, rather than adopting a cold and minimalist approach. A slow home is filled with things you love and actually use. Items that tell a story will make your space much more meaningful, too.
Prioritise natural materials and textures
Bring some nature inside by making use of materials like wood, linen, clay and cotton. All of which are great for adding warmth and that connection to the outdoors, too.
Embrace hygge and cosiness
When it comes to the slow life, hygge is probably one of those ways of living that is relaxed and good for the soul. So with that being said, create warmth and cosiness through soft, layered textiles, whether it be a fluffy rug under your toes or throws and blankets for your sofa or bed.
Lighting for serenity
Make use of soft and diffused lighting instead of anything bright overhead that will do the opposite of creating a calm ambience.
Creating quiet moments in key spaces
Quiet moments in some of your key spaces are important to establish. For example, a slow-living kitchen should be easily functional, using smart storage and cabinets from Luxern Home to elevate the space further. A living room is a sensory retreat, so adding essential oil diffusers with calming scents like lavender can be useful, not to mention plush, soft furniture, too.
Creating a peaceful environment in your bedroom is key too, so keep it free of work materials and prioritise high-quality, comfortable bedding.
Simple steps to begin today
It’s all about the simples that can help you kickstart that slow living at home. Set up a no-phone zone and dedicate specific times to switching off the tech if you’re always on it. Try to introduce some nature to your space. Adding small plants helps to purify the air and helps send visual reminders to slow down that growth you’re making.
Slow living is a journey, so begin with simple steps like lighting a candle or clearing out a bedside drawer to start your slow life.
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