If when I am away from home I am always in contact with too many people and in the midst of chaos, but at home I want to feel a sense of protection, serenity and peace, how should my home be?

Emanuel Giovanetti 15.1.2025 @2024 Giovanetti Home SA

In contrast to the feelings experienced in such a situation, special attention should be paid to the following points during planning:

REGARDING:

1. Colors

• Warm, natural shades such as beige, sage green, pale blue or earth tones should be used. These colors evoke tranquility and a sense of connection with nature.

1. Lighting

• Warm and soft lights should be used, lamps with dimmers that can allow the light intensity to be adjusted according to the mood, candles or string lights to create a cozy atmosphere.

1. Furniture

• General furniture, sofas and armchairs with textures that are pleasant to the touch should be used. In the particular case of a person who wants their home to evoke memories of waking up from their grandparents, cotton or linen upholstery should be used that can recall the softness of the fabrics probably used by their grandparents, Supplementing then with soft pillows and rugs helps to make spaces more comfortable and inviting. Carpets can also dampen noise, creating a more serene environment. In order to maintain order in the home and counteract the “Chaos” experienced during the day, furniture that promotes organization and cleanliness, such as aesthetic storage units and “Closet” furniture, should be considered.

1. Dedicated spaces

• Corners should be created for devoting oneself to reading, relaxing and meditating, providing a comfortable armchair, a reading lamp and a small table, not forgetting a bookshelf where one can store favorite books, which were probably also chosen to hark back to moments in one’s youth. In order to feel pampered on a sensory level by one’s home, on the other hand, all those objects that stimulate the senses are indispensable, such as: scented candles, real plants that purify the air and fabrics that are pleasant to the touch. Spaces, on the other hand, that evoke good memories and happy past moments should be set up by including photographs and pictures along with objects that belong to the past and to which one is particularly attached.

1. Sounds and Scents

• It is important to provide a sound system that can play natural and relaxing sounds, soft music, and some music reminiscent of carefree moments of youth. As for fragrances, on the other hand, essential oil diffusers with fragrances such as lavender, vanilla or chamomile should be considered to promote a feeling of calm and well-being.

1. Connecting with nature

• Small green spaces should be created if possible, such as a small garden or terrace with plants and flowers. Access to a green space brings tranquility and serenity. Always only where possible, to ensure that there is plenty of natural light and to encourage connection with the outdoors, consideration should be given to expanding the window area.

1. Bathroom

• Provide at least one bathroom with a bathtub and where possible a second bathroom with a shower of the “emotional or sensory” type that creates from the luminous ceiling lights plays of light, and from the jets, the output of nebulized water at different temperatures; In this way, both bathrooms become spaces of well-being that in addition to giving benefits to the body create relaxing and pleasant settings, which can become an ideal refuge after a hectic day.

Ultimately, the goal is to create a space that reflects a person’s personality, memories and desires, providing a refuge from the daily chaos. The combination of comfort, nostalgia and harmony will be key to making the home feel like a true embrace.