Space Up
25 Apr 2025
The epidemic has changed the global life pattern, and WFH (work from home) has become the new normal. It is necessary to work, cook, and rest in a small and limited living space. The space can easily become cluttered and feel oppressive. In fact, as long as you master the five major home skills, you can turn your home into a "healing haven", making you more focused at work and more relaxed in life.
1. Light ventilation should be well clamped
• Thin curtains + blinds: Choose gauze or blinds to maintain privacy while letting in natural light;
• Regular ventilation: Open windows for at least 10 minutes every day and install a simple air purifier to maintain air circulation and reduce mold growth.
2. Green plants enhance healing
• Recommended plants that are easy to grow: Chinese dragonfly, money tree, and air pineapple;
• Dispersed placement: Place a small pot on the coffee table, a small pot on the desk, or in the bathroom;
• DIY hanging: Install hooks on the ceiling or wall to hang air pineapples and save countertop space.
3. Soft furnishings color adjusts mood
• Main color: light beige gray and light wood color, which make the space soft;
• Color accents: pillows/backrest chairs can be selected in calm blue, cool emerald green, or warm coral red to enhance your complexion;
• Material mix and match: cotton and linen + plush + wood complement each other and add texture.
4. Optimize traffic flow
• Keep frequently used items within easy reach: stationery, remote controls, cups, etc. in fixed storage boxes or trays;
• Hidden storage: Install cabinets with doors to keep the appearance clean;
• Multi-layer storage: You can use partitions on both the top and bottom of the cabinet to double the use of vertical space.
5. Create a dedicated chill corner
• Reading/meditation area: simple single chair + small bookshelf + soft floor lamp;
• Fragrance/Music: Use an aromatherapy machine or diffuser stones, combined with soft music, to instantly create a relaxing atmosphere;
• Dynamic layout: Occasionally change positions and rearrange the layout to maintain freshness.
Post-epidemic housing is not only a living space, but also needs to be able to relieve stress and improve efficiency. By mastering the above five mental techniques of light, green plants, colors, circulation and chill corners, you can turn your home into a haven for physical and mental relaxation, and recharge your energy at any time. Want to coordinate light, green plants, colors, storage, and circulation all at once? Space Up provides integrated home organization and soft furnishing design services. Professional consultants will come to your home for measurements, proposals, and execution. The entire healing space is designed in one stop! If you’re interested in organizing your space, check out Space Up’s professional home organization services for more help.