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Design a Stress-Free Home: Feed the Senses

Evoke serenity with light, color, aroma, and sound

By , About.com Guide

Numerous studies have shown that color and light will trigger strong physiological and emotional responses. Peaceful rooms make full use of mood-enhancing full-spectrum lighting combined with healing colors drawn from earth, sea, and sky.

Other sensual details, selected for their soothing properties and medicinal powers, add richness and texture to the atmosphere. The gentle notes of a wind chime, the restful scent of lavender, and perhaps even the energizing taste of strawberries become as important to the room as its furnishings.

Tranquility Tools

  • Aromatherapy: Use healing aromas from fresh flowers, dried herbs, and essential oils.

  • Color Therary: Choose colors for their proven ability to affect emotions and physical well-being.

  • Light Therapy: Flood rooms with the healing rays of full-spectrum lighting.

  • Sound Conditioners: Mask distracting outside noise with soothing music and sounds drawn from nature.

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