How to Turn an Ordinary Room into an Earthly Paradise

Who wouldn’t want to turn their ordinary room into an earthly paradise? Transforming a room into a paradise can mean different things for different people. In the end, however, it means that the room will be a place where you can relax and unwind at the end of the day, and not want to leave in the morning. Here are some steps you can take to transform your room.

Instructions

1. Decide what a paradise means to you based on things you love. Do you want to be surrounded by bright vibrant colors? Do you want a relaxing and calm atmosphere? Do you want an earthy retreat? If you can’t make up your mind, look into your closet at the clothes you wear the most and it will reveal to you what makes you most comfortable. Purchase bedding and window treatments using the color scheme you decided on.

2. Eliminate all signs of work. Remove any signs of bills from your room as well as any work desk and even your computer. If you have no choice but to carve out a space for work in your room, then you need to use a screen to hide your work at the end of the day.

3. Eliminate all clutter. If you are redecorating a bedroom, pick up your dirty laundry and move it to a nearby bathroom. Clear off your dresser tops, moving all toiletries and jewelry into your top drawer. Replace these items with scented candles and flowers in vases. If you are redecorating a living room, add an dresser or cabinet to hide clutter.

4. If you have a view, take advantage of it by hanging light window treatments that you can easily push aside to see out the window. If your view is terrible, then hang a multi-layered window treatment with a beautiful print.

5. Fill the room with greenery, preferably live plants. Nothing brings a room to life like living green plants. They not only improve the oxygen level in the room, but they also have a relaxing effect on room occupants.

Tips & Warnings

• Lighter colors are more relaxing and vacation-like than dark, rich colors.