Is There Room For Peace In Your Life?

A peaceful room can have a ripple effect on your life. Imagine a quiet place for thinking, exercising, reading, meditating, painting and praying…a place that will renew your mind, body and spirit. You can have a more soulful connection with yourself and the world around you.

All that is needed is a room that is set aside for tranquility. Begin with a clean, empty space. Choose a calming color. A water-based color glaze made with low or no voc (volatile organic compounds) will help to make the room healthy and breathable. Glaze the walls with a soft parchment, color-wash, or lime-wash finish. This will add to the soothing mood of the room.

Natural fibers for chair covers, such as organic cotton or linen will enhance the breathability of your room. Simple window treatments such as bamboo blinds will add just the right touch—and bamboo is a renewable resource, so you can feel good about the choices you are making for the environment and for yourself. Choosing an environmentally responsible product for your floor may take a little research, but it will add to the overall peace that you will breath in and out of your room. Keeping the floor of your peaceful room clean is easiest and most healthy with a terracotta tile, cork, bamboo or wood (from responsibly managed forests). If a floor cover is necessary, might I suggest a painted floor cloth, or a sisal area rug.

May your peaceful room bring you calmness in every aspect of your life and have a ripple effect on all those who are near you.