While we live in cities that are full of noise, events, people, stress, and other constant inconveniences, we should always take into account our own mental health. There are many ways to have control over your mind like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. But one of the invisible yet really important factors of your calmness is your own ambiance.
Rooms, where you spend most of your time, have a scientifically proven influence on your mood. So, it is important to think about your own “safe space”. The area where you will allow yourself to forget about your daily stress and where you can totally concentrate on relaxation.
There is no such style as “lounge” because it is hard to put the relaxation mood in concrete frames. But there are certain recommendations and advice which can help you to achieve this kind of state. Let’s dive into this deeper.
Choose the right space
If you have an area with high ceilings, large windows, and a spacious perimeter this might be the right room. Fresh air, natural light, and free space without obstacles act as essential relaxation for our psyche. So if you plan on creating a lounge zone strive for rooms that can have some of these aspects or all of them. If you can watch sunsets and moon go by while you rest it will surely enhance your mood after a hard day.
Comfortable furnishings
Of course, when we think about the lounge zone we first imagine a comfy sofa. And that is right, the right chosen furniture can make wonders. Here you have options that depend on your plans and your lifestyle. If you see this area as the place where you will relax with your friends or family, then maybe you should think more about the sectionals models. Now there is a wide range of possible variations with adjustable headrests and armrests, footrests, cupholders, storage systems and etc. If sectional is too much for you, you might like sofa sets that can have the same features, but take up less space.
If you see your lounge area as your own alone space, you can think about the recliner armchair.
For the mini-zone, sunbeds, sun loungers, transforming chairs, and mattresses are suitable. An indispensable condition here is the horizontal position of the body so that you can feast lying down, as was done in ancient Rome.
Smooth lines
The lounge area can be stylistically part of the house or, on the contrary, stand out with its original design. In any case, it is important to take into account such parameters as the shape of the furniture, color, light, sound, and decor. We have already talked about the connection between lounge and psychology, so furniture should even outwardly speak of its softness and comfort: pronounced smooth lines, and rounded shapes. The trend in lounge spaces is chairs and foldable mattresses in the shape of an egg, oyster, or shell, in which you can comfortably curl up in a protective fetal position. ESF bedroom furniture has this kind of smoothness in its designs.
Passive undertones
Choose a palette of passive undertones. The pastel colors of dawn, summer sun, fluffy clouds, and clear skies suit larks. Owls will like the darker, but also whitened tones of twilight, night, and the starry sky.
The compromise will be a palette of the most harmonious colors: any greenish shades that can be supplemented with living plants of the palm, mulberry (ficus), or carnation (cacti) families. The main thing here is that the plants are unpretentious. Nothing should distract from relaxation.
Muted light
The light should be organized as spot, muffled. Direct flow is only recommended for a floor lamp next to a reading chair. It is better to hang a garland behind a translucent curtain so it will be only a hint.
Soft décor
You can decorate the lounge space with designer pillows, blankets, candles, posters, and incense sticks. However, when choosing them, be guided by the rule “All by half”: if you liked the shade of the pillow – take a tone paler, if you liked the interesting smell of incense – buy not so saturated variant. Do not destroy the subtle matter of harmony and peace.
Where to create a lounge area with your own hands
A lounge area in an apartment or house can be created in almost any room, even a kitchen is suitable. To choose a specific place, you first need to determine what it is for. For family fun after work or on weekends? Or will it be a retreat? Or a place of warm friendly meetings? Or maybe you plan to play new video games? Or even a kind of office, which is especially important now during the triumph of a home office and online education.
Lounge area in the living room
The most popular and relevant place for the lounge area. Just for those who want to relax on their own couch after a working day, be with family, find out how their day went, or watch a movie together. Such a lounge is suitable for a studio – it visually divides the apartment into a kitchen and a living room, providing the necessary zoning.
Lounge area for reading
Those who love to read can create a lounge library in the house. All you need is a comfortable chair or lounger, a few books, and a floor lamp. You can enjoy your favorite story alone or, for example, with a child, calmly ending the day with a bedtime story. And don’t forget to bring a blanket to the library in case your child falls asleep. The area is also suitable for embroidery, knitting, and any hobby that can be done sitting and reclining.
Children’s lounge area
Rest is necessary not only for adults but also for children. Especially active. A cozy, warm, beautiful, and safe corner will help the baby calm down, play quietly, and recuperate.
Choose furniture elements based on the height of the child and his favorite colors, add soft toys and a fluffy rug, and light up the space with fun sconces – the perfect children’s lounge area is ready.