Today’s world is chaotic. Between constant communication, schedules chock-full, and busyness as a badge of business done “right” it’s no wonder our heads are spinning. And all this kinetic energy is wreaking havoc on our health, with an estimated 8.3 million adults in the US struggling with psychological distress.
So, you may wonder, how can we ensure that the spaces we live and work in counteract all this craziness and invite calm without sacrificing style?
Our solution? A high-end interior design concept centered on Zen aspects.
When you think of high-end Zen interior design, you may picture scenes of peace and tranquility, natural elements and minimalist Japanese style. All of this is true, but there is so much more to Zen design. If you want to incorporate Zen into your home or commercial space, there are key areas you will want to address within the design plan.
Zen itself actually isn’t even a style at all. It is best characterized as a pure state of being. Many people think Zen is associated with the Japanese, but its actual origin is China. Zen can be described as a branch of Buddhism that focuses on meditation to gain enlightenment. It is about inner-awareness and a true awakening of the pure Buddha mind.
Because this concept is about living with less, evoking a feeling of Zen in your home or work environment can be easy. High-end interior design using Zen principles brings the mind to an open and loving state through minimalism. It allows for no clutter or loud colors, there are no complex patterns, there is no excess furniture and very few decorative ornaments should be used.
Use Zen in Your High-End Interior Design to Create a Sacred Space that Promotes Wellness
All of this boils down to simplicity and purity of lines. We see it as a way of arranging your home or commercial space to create an atmosphere that offsets the stress and hassle of daily life outside the Zen environment.
Because the overall goal of Zen high-end interior design is to create a peaceful, inspiring home or commercial space that looks good without looking dressed up, minimalism is key. So to kickstart your high-end interior design plan, you must perform actions like going through each room and clearing the clutter, moving out ornaments and tossing knick-knacks. It might feel brutal, but when going through your items, what you decide to keep should serve a purpose. With this in mind, you will free to release items that do not add value to your life.
Next, you’ll want to purge the space of any extra pieces of furniture, items against or hanging on walls, and you’ll even want to clear the ceilings of excess lighting fixtures and the floors of decorative clutter.
So let’s recap some of the general elements to help you evoke a feeling of Zen. When we combine any or all of the following elements we achieve a zen centered luxurious space:
Clean, straight lines.
Nothing that’s visually busy.
Built-in, concealed storage.
Open, clear spaces with zero clutter.
Natural, beautiful, but unfussy, materials and textiles.
Quality but simple furnishings.
Nothing ‘bling’ or high-maintenance, nothing that screams for attention or tries to impress.
Low-impact colors taken from nature.
A minimum of (subtle) pattern.
Quality rather than quantity.
A calm overall look which welcomes others into a womb of tranquility.
One of the best ways to contribute peace to the world is by creating a luxurious Zen haven of comfort to welcome employees, customers or those lucky enough to come into our own home. Therefore, as the world becomes more volatile, it’s no surprise that Zen principles have increased in popularity and even become trendy in the high-end design space. Although high-end Zen interior design is not hard to achieve, if you’d like help, please contact us to schedule a free consultation.
