Zen design can incorporate earthy elements (for example, water, metal and wood) and traditional Japanese style. The primary things to consider when designing with this concept are simplicity, peace and beauty. The bedroom should be a meditative, peaceful sanctuary. There should be no unnecessary clutter on floors or walls. Furniture should be simple, yet attractive. Designing a Zen bedroom means more than designing for functionality. This design's purpose is to provide a retreat, where the mind can be at ease.
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Design a Zen Bedroom
1. Start designing a Zen bedroom by designing the floor. The floor is the foundation for the entire room, in literal and figurative ways. Zen floors should be simple to clean and easy on the feet. Wood, laminate, or bamboo flooring are ideal choices. A few throw rugs, in colors flattering to the flooring, will add warmth to the room.
2. Paint walls in soft, neutral colors. Zen design is soft, airy and open. Keep this in mind when choosing paint color. Off-whites and pale greens can work well. Artwork on the wall does not have to be Japanese or even Asian, but should be consistent with your desired feel for the room.
3. Adorn windows with natural bamboo blinds, rather than vinyl. Alternatively, use natural fabric, single-color curtains.
4. Choose a bed and other furnishings that have very simple designs. The type of wood for furnishings should complement the flooring. Beds can be adjustable futon style or simple wood-framed beds.
5. Accessorize the bedroom with natural elements. A tabletop fountain on top of a wooden stand adds the tranquility of water. Add a single candle in a decorative holder elsewhere in the room if you choose.
Meditation cushions are both functional and decorative. Place a few in an area of the room designated for meditation and/or relaxing.
6. Add a few plants to the room. These can be the traditional bonsai plants or other small plants, such as Lucky Bamboo (these grow in water and are easy to care for).
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