Why you should use this small meditation room design?
Your home should be a place of peace; it is your safe space and personal oasis in the middle of a busy world. But that doesn’t mean that chaos can’t take over some of the busier areas: So, for those moments when you need to find your zen, dedicate a soothing space. Finding the right design and decoration for a meditation room for your home not only allows for an attractive escape, but also allows you to clear your mind, focus on breathing and leave the stresses of the world behind. Whether you have a small corner or a spare room, make a space where you can say “namaste” in an instant.
Stay minimal
Meditation rooms are, by nature, clean and fresh areas that help us relax. “Meditation is a practice (cleansing of the mind) that creates a state of calm and a quiet and pure mind,” says Yogmata Keiko Aikawa, the first female and non-Indian Siddha master to reach the final state of meditative consciousness. When you start designing your meditation space, keep the decor to a minimum and avoid clutter for less distraction. According to Aikawa, meditation can increase your productivity, energy, and concentration while at the same time organizing your thoughts and helping to eliminate bad habits.
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Consider your Mindframe
The style of the meditation rooms is mostly guided by thinking. Since this is a space to relax, let your mood inspire you. Is your style more relaxed in bright, open spaces, or does a comfortable rest suit your style? To get into the right headroom, Aikawa recommends starting with a quiet, clean place without anyone else. “When you have a room or space dedicated to meditation, it becomes a holy place, and sitting there makes it easier to enter a holy state,” she says.
Dedicate space
The meditation area doesn’t have to be vast, whether you’re dealing with an entire room or just a corner in your house; it simply has to be a place where you can rest.
Gala Magriá, the creator and CEO of the New York-based design business Gala Magriá Design, offers three key ingredients for creating women in any space.
It doesn’t have to be a large area; instead, make a tiny, basic, calm, and inspirational environment for oneself.
“Even the armchair near the window is functional,” Magriá explains.
Plan your colors
While it may not seem like the most important element at first glance, choosing a color for your room can greatly affect your ability to meditate. “Color affects us deeply,” says Magriá. “For more relaxed, meditative states, gentle tonal colors work best.” He suggests cleaning up the management of bright, energizing colors and sticking to warm whites, grays, and bright earth tones. He also notes that when designed with light wood, wide plank floors, and muffled walls, they can “bring a sense of lightness and serenity.”
Introduce to sunlight
There is nothing like a little vitamin D that will warm your body and relax your mind. If possible, choose a place for your meditation area that allows plenty of sunlight to enter the room. Soft floors or chairs make an attractive place to sit and find your peace, while the sun’s rays can naturally improve your mood for extra calm.
Textured room
Take it to the floor
Aikawa and Magriá suggest finding a comfortable floor cushion to help you adjust to your meditation. If you work with limited space, opting for smaller tables (or going without them) can help you make room on the floor. Open spaces feel light, airy, and clean, and by shaping the space so that it constantly turns them on, you won’t find yourself in a furniture movement every time you sit down to meditate.
Make room for it
The meditation space does not have to be a separate room. Set aside a meditation space in your home for extra bedrooms, open living rooms, and even those corners of the hallway or various spaces waiting to be shaped. A corner chair, floor cushion, or even a comfortable blanket can be used to create a relaxing space-it’s all in your thinking.
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Include plants
An air purifier or some plants can be an amazing element for cleaning the air in your space. “A lot of meditation practices require deep breathing, so this is great for breathing,” says Magriá. Opt for indoor plant species that absorb toxins in the air and don’t be afraid to achieve the maximum: plants make the space feel more attractive, in addition to helping you breathe.
Candle light
Speaking of breathing, a diffuser or scented candle with soothing scents like lavender and eucalyptus can do wonders for your mood. Design a multi-candle arrangement in your meditation room or choose one special scent that calms your spirit. Incense sticks are another great option for using a scent to relax; incorporate the one you personally enjoy the most.
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See Light
As in photography, lighting is all about design, and it strongly influences our minds as well. Magriá suggests installing lighting with dimmers: “It’s a wonderful and super restorative way (to improve your meditation).” Use dim lighting when looking for a deep meditative state, or opt for lighter shades when it’s time for a quick relaxing boost.
Start with the rug
If you are planning to indulge in floor meditation (like many of us), start by designing a rug meditation room. Since you will spend a lot of time here, choose a rug with a pleasant texture of soft fabric. Design it with mixed materials for an earthy atmosphere or simplify things by practicing minimalism for a space with a fresh feeling.
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Become personal
One of the most important elements of any meditation room is that it allows you to feel safe and calm-so make it personal. You will be relaxed in a home-like space. Don’t hesitate to incorporate your favorite decor and incorporate your own personality into the design: even rooms inspired by a maximalist look can still feel airy and clean with a simple color scheme or the use of similar patterns.
Embrace unused space
Are you ready to design your own meditation space, but not sure where to put it? Look at unused areas in your home. If you have an unfinished space in your attic or garage that is not yet occupied, move away from traditionalists by designing an unconventional room. This garage feels attractive, with a warm design, and if we sat down to meditate in this space, we might never decide to leave.
Take outside
Use natural materials
Like spending time in nature, using the natural materials of the earth in your meditation room can help you create a calming space. If you can’t meditate outside, go inside. Accents such as rustic wood, soft textiles, and woven decorations can make your room feel tempting and soothing to think about.
Frame your favorites
A few framed photos can connect your meditation space. “You can use images of great spiritual history teachers or images of nature,” Aikawa says. On the other hand, Magriá recommends framing confirmations to help you “visualize or work on expressing something you want, so when you step out of meditation, those things are in front of you as a gentle reminder.” Choose photos based on your personal meditation goals and focus on the performances behind the artwork to find the right way to think.
Keep it simple
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Make it comfortable
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