10 Chic Pieces That Will Transform Your Home Into a Relaxing Oasis Inline
Photo: Courtesy of behance.net1/10Outfitted with a special pocket for your phone that blocks Wi-Fi and mobile signals, this aptly named Offline chair is meant to block out all technology. The padded fabric and high back and sides enable you to totally shield yourself for a moment (or more) of real peace and quiet.
Photo: Courtesy of preorderlucy.com2/10The Lucy robot was designed to aid those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder. The sphere is built with a reflective mirror inside that will track the movement of the sun and adjust so that your home will have a more even, and greater, spread of light (and hopefully happiness) throughout.
Photo: Courtesy of geraldinebiard.com3/10Each piece in the Jardin d’Hiver collectsion is made with built-in aromatherapy and light therapy to help ease both the mind and body. Designed using wood, copper, and Corian, the top of each piece features a small, sculpted mountain meant to conjure up thoughts of serene landscapes.
Photo: Courtesy of Apparatus Studio4/10Gabriel Hendifar and Jeremy Anderson are quickly becoming design-world darlings thanks to their striking geometric lighting. As part of their line, the Apparatus founders created a sleek, minimal incense burner that can be used to burn calming scents during meditation hour, or while you veg out on the couch.
Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie5/10Hanging a hammock indoors might seem like a faux pas, but not when it comes to this lovely, Moroccan-inspired version. Find a quiet corner and use this to create a new kind of reading nook where you can rock yourself into a blissful afternoon sleep.
Photo: Courtesy of creelandgow.com6/10Crystals are purported to have many healing powers, but you don’t necessarily want them jutting out from all ends of a room. A small natural quartz or selenite candleholder kills two birds with one stone: the candlelight for peace, and the crystal for balance.
Photo: Courtesy of ABC Home and Carpet7/10Studies have shown that meditating can physically strengthen the brain and rival pharmaceutical options for anxiety and depression. Practically speaking, it may be the right time to invest in a set of pillows to better your practice at home. Even when you’re not practicing, these delicate cushions will be pretty additions to a bed or a sofa.
Photo: Courtesy of 1stdibs.com8/10A Japanese bronze singing bowl is a covetable antique to decorate your shelves with, but it can also be used as a part of sound therapy. When struck on its sides, the bowl emits a bell-like sound that purports to have a mind-altering harmony that can help relieve stress.
Photo: Courtesy of spartan-shop.com9/10This handmade white ceramic hanging pot is a covetable vessel for the often-unappealing houseplant. Bringing plants into the home can invite the same peace and purity one might feel when spending time unwinding in nature.
Photo: Courtesy of woodnotes.fi10/10The maker of this adult-sized beanbag chair had casual comfort in mind, and ended up with a piece of furniture much more sophisticated than its squishy, slouchy counterparts. The material is light but sturdy, giving it just the right amount of back support to make sure your body is correctly aligned while you lounge.
