Create a more calm and peaceful home

No one, especially a family, can lead a happy life without a home. But what good would a home do to a family if it offers no peace to the people who live inside it? It is as crucial to have a peaceful home as it is to have a home in the first place.

So, how do you create a peaceful home? Well, there can be countless factors to a happy and peaceful home, but some are more important than others. Here are the best ways to get your dream, peaceful home.

All rooms are important: Even those that are overlooked or unattended. Whether it's a space you haven't finished decorating or the family catchall, it often feels easier to close the door on these rooms and deal with them another day. Unfortunately, they weigh on your unconscious and zap your energy—they are essentially a task left undone. Create home harmony by making each space in your home inspired.

Conquer Clutter: Clutter produces physical and unconscious chaos. Not only can it leave you scrambling to find the keys as you are racing out the door but it can weigh on you even when you are sitting at your desk 20 miles away. Put a plan in place. Whether it's ready to burst from behind closet doors or it's those piles of paper on the dining room table, it is time to tackle the tasks and tame the tension it creates.

Color: Color impacts you on an emotional, psychological and physical level. Studies have shown that color can change body temperature and appetite. It can affect your mood or level of energy. Begin to become aware of how different colors impact you before determining what hue to paint your walls.

CREATE A SPA BATHROOM:While most of us can’t justify a regular trip to a spa, we can “get the feeling” of one in our home. Creating a spa-like environment to shower, bathe, or pamper yourself as you get ready each day or evening can make a real difference in your attitude! I love having a luxurious faucet, a big bowl of fragrant soaps, jars filled with bath salts, and fluffy towels ready for after a bubble bath.

Remove Bad Mojo: The experiences you have had in your life hang from the walls or sit on the shelves of your home. You probably have memories associated with your couch or the picture on the wall. When the associations are negative these reminders can drain you. Be aware of the items in your home that are associated with undesirable feelings. By removing this "bad mojo" you will be one step closer to creating a serene space.

Positive Vibes: Once you gain awareness of the memories that make up your home, notice those items that bring a smile to your face. Begin to add items from fun excursions that will remind you of good times and uplifting people. These items will give you a boost and nurture and inspire you as you move through your home and life.

Sanctuary Slogan: Decide what qualities, characteristics and atmosphere you want to create and name it—this is your "Sanctuary Slogan". We each have unique needs that our environment can support us in fulfilling; begin to determine how your environment can support you. Place this slogan in a spot that will serve as a daily reminder to help you stay focused on your ideal life and home.

Welcome Windows: We are living in a toxic soup that can create disharmony and disease. Unfortunately the air trapped inside your home is many times more toxic than the air outdoors. Open your windows each day and remember to take a deep breath.

Technology Zones: Allocating spaces to play in, rest in and work in will help you unconsciously move from one activity to another with ease and grace. Design a layout within your home with designated areas for various activities. This creates an automatic cue to your subconscious informing you that it is time for a specific activity. This will help to construct a space that supports balance and harmony.