Whilst you might spend the day running round after the kids; there is one place where you can get a little bit of Zen – the bedroom. Our increasingly busy lifestyles make it difficult to find the time to relax, so why not introduce a sense of calm back into your life with a peaceful bedroom design.

Look after your mind, body and soul

Helping to channel peace and tranquillity in your home, a simple and calm bedroom is just what the doctor ordered after a long day. Take a look at our 8 essential elements for a peaceful bedroom.

Tidy up

As the phrase goes; tidy house, tidy mind. By banishing clutter in your bedroom and ensuring it remains clean and tidy, you’ll keep your mind in a tranquil state. Remove visible clutter on bedside tables, leaving space for a reading light, glass of water and book. Try to make sure that life’s essentials are stored out of sight to feel the benefit.

Be at one with nature

One of the best ways to introduce calm into your life is to surround yourself with natural materials. Whether it’s in the form of greenery and flowers, or real wood furniture, embrace the outside.

Introduce some symmetry

Like Ying and Yang, symmetry can help introduce balance into a room and therefore a sense of calm. Space permitting, introduce a pair of bedside tables and matching table lamps. Let the symmetry do the talking and stick to neutral bedding and walls.

Fill your room with love

Whether it’s a photograph of your family or a painting you admire, introduce a small amount of artwork into your bedroom. Surrounding yourself with the things you love will bring peace and a positive feeling to the space.

Turn it off

Your bedroom is for sleeping, so make sure to make it a gadget free zone. Turn off mobile phones, iPads, laptops and TVs for a complete sense of relaxation. If you can manage it, go the extra mile and remove all electronics, sticking with an old fashioned alarm clock to wake you up.

Open the window

We’ve all been trapped in a hot, stuffy room; there is nothing worse. To ensure a good night’s sleep whatever the weather, ventilate your room by opening the window for at least 5 minutes. That blast of fresh air will do wonders for you and the room.

Wash your bedding once a week

Freshly laundered bed sheets not only feel great, but are also excellent for your general health and well-being. That feeling of getting into clean bed sheets will help promote a good night’s sleep, meaning you’ll wake up feeling refreshed.

White is best

Stick to white walls and bed linen, this neutral base will provide you with a relaxing atmosphere. Introduce muted greens and blues in the form of plants and accessories – try to avoid bright colours where possible.