The mindfulness trend – a path to a harmonious interior design

The mindfulness trend has already caused a ripple effect that affected many areas of human life, including interior design. People desperately yearn for both internal and external peace and balance. We are being bombarded with countless stimuli every single day, even when we are at home. By making some changes to your interior design, you can create your own haven of tranquillity – a place where you can recharge your batteries and find some quality you time. Mindfulness in décor? We’ll explain exactly how it works.  

Harmonious interiors that make you feel present in the moment

A person’s surroundings have a great influence on their well-being. In order to feel comfortable in your own home you don’t really need the latest gadgets or fashionable decorations. What counts the most is order and harmony. Why is that? Because these two values are the keys to achieving mindfulness and living a slow life. How to begin?

• Let’s start with one simple rule: less is more. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to throw away most of your possessions and turn your room into an ascetic monastery. Minimalistic, modern interiors can still feel cosy, so you’ll easily get used to the new style. Most importantly, get rid of all the unnecessary knick-knacks that only serve to distract you and take up space. The less of those distractions you have, the easier it’ll be to gather your thoughts.

• Next, make sure your room is in order. You’ll need furniture with many cabinets and drawers as well as boxes (eco-friendly ones made of wicker or cardboard, try to avoid plastic), where you can hide all the knick-knacks and tchotchkes that previously cluttered your shelves, tables and windows. The mindfulness trend is all about being in the moment and teaches us that an organised space is the best setting to relax and let one’s mind rest.

The mindfulness trend takes advantage of earthy colours and organised spaces – myloview.com (Minimalistic gallery wall: Floral poster, Mountains poster, Hummingbird poster, Female portrait poster, Landscape poster, Subtle leaf motif wallpaper)

Go for a minimalistic interior design and a subtle colour palette

As we’ve seen, the less is more principle can help us achieve peace and balance. However, the colour palette of your interiors is in many cases just as important as keeping the space in order. The 2020 interior design trends focus on nature-inspired colours, which in turn are a perfect match for the concept of mindfulness. For the best possible effect we recommend using neutral greys, pastel and cream colours as the base. You can then make them more interesting by adding more expressive hues.

Light interiors can be complemented with contrastive wall decorations - myloview.com

Which ones exactly? You can, for instance, go for chocolate brown or ochre, sage green and light blue, powder pink or the very fashionable Classic Blue. However, make sure not to make the space feel chaotic. It’s enough to hang a poster on the wall, put decorative cushions on the sofa or a carpet on the floor and the room will instantly become less monotonous without getting distracting. Interior harmony is also the most important principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi style, which has recently been combined with the Scandinavian style. The result is the newest Japandi trend, which can serve as an excellent source of inspiration for interiors in the spirit of mindfulness but also those following the ideas of slow life.  

Combining different colours and textures is the key to a stunning decor – make sure you feel comfortable within your four walls

Achieve the perfect state of mindfulness by inviting nature to your interiors

It is much easier to relax when one is surrounded by nature. That’s exactly why you should avoid synthetic materials and instead embrace natural ones, such as wood, bamboo, wicker, rattan, ceramic and clay as well as matching textiles, such as cotton, hemp and linen. Natural materials used in modern, minimalistic interiors create an amazing feeling of approachable cosiness without disrupting the overall subtle character of the rooms. These are, however, just a few of the many natural inspirations.  Another important element of mindfulness décor lies in the use of potted plants.

A modern poster will look gorgeous if you combine it with wooden furniture and accessories - myloview.com

They will make you feel close to nature even if you live in the middle of a sprawling metropolis. If you combine lush green plants and a subtle colour palette in a minimalistic interior, you’ll definitely be able to create a décor full or balance and harmony.  

Murals with botanical motifs will work wonders in a clear, light décor - myloview.com

Create your personal relaxation corner

A finishing touch on such a wonderful interior design will be your own, personal relaxation area. It does not have to be large – you just need a cosy corner with a comfortable armchair (preferably with a footstool), a coffee table where you’ll be able to put your book as well as a lamp that gives off warm light. This should be your dedicated spot for reading, meditating, listening to music or simply relaxing and observing the world outside the window. The mindfulness trend is all about being in the moment, which is why you should keep your relaxation corner free of any electronic devices. When you find some time for yourself, mute your phone not to get bombarded by constant notifications.

Natural resources – that’s the theme for 2020 décor trends

There are many ways to achieve harmony in one’s life. The simplest first step to changing your lifestyle is transforming your interior. You can create a peaceful space that stresses the importance of people instead of furniture, knick-knacks and decorations. A mindfulness décor is an invitation to a completely new reality that will help you introduce these amazing ideas into your everyday life.