9 Tranquil Homes To Calm Your Anxious Soul
After a long, stressful day at work, all we want to come home to is a space that’s peaceful and calming. Looking for a serene cove to melt back into? These homes are perfect for even the most anxious of us.
Minimal Décor
1. Less clutter, more calm. Take cues from this stunning four-room apartment that’s decked with just the essentials. Hidden storage areas make for a clean, peaceful ambience while cooling tones of grey and white help to enhance that calm factor.
Interior designer: The Minimalist Society
Location: Upper Serangoon Crescent
Cost of renovation: $40,000
2. Woody, beige tones give this minimalist home a classy and cosy feel. Clutter borders on zilch here, with everything in its place and completely organised. Plus, its concealed storage areas are a bonus - imbuing elegant serenity to the space.
Interior designer: Ace Space Design
Location: Potong Pasir
Cost of renovation: $65,000
Woody Interiors
3. Another soothing home must-have - wooden elements. And that’s what this homeowner did in his three-room condo. Organic wood elements exude the perfect sense of tranquility, alongside smart concealed storage spaces.
Interior designer: Dyel Design
Location: Riversails
Cost of renovation: $30,000
Everything In Order
4. A messy home breeds anxiety and uneasiness. The best way to invoke calm? Keep things organised and in its place. Take this home as inspiration – customised storage shelves and built-in cabinets help keep chaos under control.
Interior designer: 82
Location: Bishan
Cost of renovation: $70,000
5. Featuring built-in covered cabinets, nothing is out of place or out of sight in this living room. Here, said cabinets are given a stylish and modern spin with mirror inlays reflecting light, giving off an upscale, designer feel.
Interior designer: Xprado
Location: The Palette
Cost of renovation: $30,000
Pastel Touches
6. Soft pastel hues are a great way to create a calming ambience for your home. Pick a wall to feature these shades, just like this home with its refreshing splash of mint green. Super effective and super easy to do yourself.
Interior Designer: Lux Design
Location: Upper Serangoon
Cost of renovation: $32,000
7. Another pastel-inspired home done right! Soft hues are used generously on the doors, cabinets, wall features and bedding, imbuing the living space with a relaxed vibe. Set against a mostly white background, it’s the perfect antidote to a stressful day.
Interior Designer: The Monocot Studio
Location: Riviera Residences
Cost of renovation: $100,000
Warm Ambience
8. Warm lighting and colours can also make your space feel cosy and tranquil. This home uses golden ambient lights throughout to give it an intimate feel. Add on some elements of wood in the form of fresh potted plants, and what you have is a home you never want to leave.
Interior designer: Bowerman
Location: Jalan Batu
Renovation Cost: $65,000
Zen Out
9. Achieve ultimate Zen at home, like this Japanese-inspired three-room apartment, complete with raised platforms, minimalist décor and ryokan screens throughout.
Interior designer: D5 Studio Image
Location: Upper Serangoon View
Cost of renovation: $47,000
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