Having your own meditation room will give you many benefits. Also, doing meditation in your own house is so much more comfortable. If you want to have it, you should be able to create a serene decoration so that you can reach the balance while doing the meditation. You have to make sure that the room is proper and supports your meditation well. You don’t need to have a wide space for this just as long as the space has the specification for your serene meditation then it will be ok.
There are some things that you should consider in creating a meditation room from the decoration concept and the things you should provide. Although the main concept of the meditation room is clear, that it should be calming and serene, there are also some possible choices that you can take just based on things that can make you feel the most comfortable.
Here is the complete considerations list that you should check:
Decor Concept
Some of us can get the most calming feeling from the empty space without any details that will distract our concentration. But, some of us feel more comfortable when there are additional items such as pillows, fragrances, or ornaments to make us feel the beauty. Even the lighting choices will be different from one to another. Here are some decoration concepts for your reference.
1. Facing the Natural Light
To let the sunlight pouring our body while doing the meditation is the best feeling that you can take. You can feel how nature creeps into your body which is really peaceful. This kind of decoration needs a wide window to face. No need for a spacious area just make sure that the window is big enough.
2. Under the Natural Light
This one also lets you get the sunlight pouring into your body but in a different way. If facing the light will distract you, you can choose this kind of decoration concept. You can still get the light into your body without being annoyed by the light in your eyes.
3. Empty space
What is meant by empty space here is that the space doesn’t have any furniture or additional items to add comfort such as mattresses or cushions. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t get comfort from this decoration because each people can get comfort and serenity from their own characteristics and types.
4. All-Natural Material
The all-natural material decoration should be really all-natural material. From the building, the furniture, ornament, and all other items are in natural material. Is it possible? You can see in the example below.
Things to Provide
Considering the items to be provided in the meditation room should be careful because you are not allowed to put something that you don’t really need there. Your concentration will be distracted if there are too many items. Anyway, each of us will have a different need for a meditation room, you may choose some of the following references.
1. Mattress
The mattress is used to give your comfort while seating for a long time. Also, it can give you a warm feeling during the winter. There are varied mattress choices that you can take. Just choose the one based on the weather and your need in comfort.
2. Cushion
Just like the mattress, the cushion is also there to give you extra comfort. In this case, the cushion is the seating cushion that will be more tender than the mattress.
3. Fragrance
The right fragrance can bring a serene atmosphere. Don’t put something with a too strong smell. You can choose a calming smell such as lavender.
4. Dim Light
The dim light is more recommended than the white bright light. It will be able to bring you balance and serenity way more effectively. There are some choices for dim light. It can be from the lamp, lanterns, and candles.
5. Singing Bowl
The singing bowl can provide a calming sound and can recharge the energy really well. You can provide one or two singing bow in different size since the sound produces is different.