Almost everyone has had to come to terms with the fact that their home is now also their office space. Because of this, it’s become more difficult to separate personal lives from professional ones. It’s also now more important than ever to create a peaceful living environment so you can keep your sanity during these tumultuous times. Here are some guaranteed tips to maintain a peaceful home environment.

Don’t underestimate the power of greenery

Plants, flowers, and trees bring you closer to nature and make you feel more relaxed as a result. They also improve air quality and invite a sense of peace and calm into your surroundings. You can start by putting some potted plants and flowers throughout your home. Then you can work on your landscaping. Make sure to hire a skilled landscaper to polish up your greenery or an ISA-certified arborist to help you pick out the best trees for your yard.

Organize your clutter and get rid of your junk

A cluttered living space results in a cluttered mind. Maintain peace and order by getting rid of all your unnecessary items. You can sell them online to make an extra buck or donate them to places that need them most. Effortlessly organize the rest of your mess by investing in easy storage solutions so you can tidy up in a pinch.

Dedicate spaces for calming activities

Just as you dedicate a space specifically for working and sleeping, you should also dedicate a space for stress-relieving activities. In this area, you can wind down and forget about your troubles, whether that be by doing things like yoga and meditating, or reading books. Fill this space with comfortable furniture and all your favorite things.

Choose a peaceful color palette

Certain color palettes are more tranquil than others. Loud, busy colors like neon pink and electric green might drive you absolutely crazy, but softer colors like white, beige, and baby blue can offer a bit of simplicity, elegance, and serenity to a room. Play around with color psychology and pick the best colors that will create a calming atmosphere in your living space.

Set up no-phone zones

Laptops and mobile devices can keep you connected to your friends and family, but spending too much time on them can make you feel isolated and anxious. It’s important to step back and spend more time in the real world every once in a while. You can do so by setting up no-phone or no-electronics zones where laptop and mobile use are restricted.

Let the sunshine in!

Dark and dreary rooms can feel suffocating and depressing. Natural light boosts your mood, freshens up your living space, and creates a serene and peaceful atmosphere where you can kick back and relax. So, open up those windows and let the sunshine in. If you live in a small apartment with a few small windows, you can make use of reflective surfaces that can bound back sunlight into your living space instead.

Life these days can be incredibly overwhelming, and it’s difficult to find time to unwind when your office space is now doubling as your living space. You can still create an oasis of calm in the middle of all this chaos with these simple and practical tips.