The Calm Home

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Peaceful, Beautiful Spaces with Simple Design Choices

De: Laurel Ashby

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Your home should feel like a sanctuary - calm, beautiful, and aligned with the way you want to live. Yet many people feel overwhelmed by clutter, harsh lighting, chaotic colors, or rooms that simply don’t flow. The good news is that creating a serene home doesn’t require expensive décor, expert skills, or major renovations. Small, thoughtful design choices can transform any space.

The Calm Home is a beginner-friendly guide that shows you how to bring peace, simplicity, and intention into your living spaces. Whether you’re decorating a new apartment, refreshing a single room, or re-imagining your entire home, this book offers practical design strategies that make your space feel lighter, warmer, and more supportive of your well-being.

Drawing from minimalist design, color psychology, sustainable living, Feng Shui, and nature-inspired styling, this book helps you understand how each element - light, color, texture, layout, and décor - shapes your mood and environment. You’ll learn how to create harmony in small spaces, mix textures for comfort, incorporate natural materials, and use simple DIY projects to add beauty without stretching your budget.

Inside this book, you’ll discover how to:

• Understand what makes a home feel calm and why simple design choices have such a big impact
• Use minimalist principles to create balance and functionality in small or busy rooms
• Choose eco-friendly materials and incorporate plants for a naturally soothing atmosphere
• Decorate on a budget using upcycling, thrifting, and affordable DIY décor ideas
• Select calming color schemes using color psychology to influence mood and energy
• Transform lighting with natural light, layered lighting, and warm ambiance techniques
• Declutter effectively and maintain a clean, stress-free home without overwhelm
• Mix textures and fabrics to create inviting, cozy, visually interesting spaces
• Apply simple Feng Shui concepts to improve harmony and energy flow
• Bring the outdoors in through natural elements, textures, and biophilic design ideas
• Design multi-functional spaces that maximize comfort, efficiency, and flexibility

The Calm Home is perfect for beginners who want a softer, more intentional approach to home design. The strategies are simple, soothing, and accessible - ideal for anyone seeking a peaceful home without spending a fortune or getting lost in complicated design theory.

If you’re ready to clear visual noise, create emotional balance, and design a home that supports your best self, this guide will show you exactly where to begin.

Your home can feel calm, comforting, and beautiful. With the right choices, it can feel like that every day.