Create an Outdoor Meditation Room

also add to your lunch. No matter what the season, one thing is for sure: plants will never go out of style.

Metallics Shine

Who doesn’t love a bit of glitz and glam?

This season’s summer interior design trends embrace warm metallics, like bronze, copper, brass, gold, and rose gold. When it comes to metallic accents, get creative.

Think candleholders, picture frames, lampshades, decorative bowls, plant pots – let it all shine! As you apply these metallic summer interior design trends, feel free to mix and match different tones. For example, if your kitchen is already loaded with your favourite stainless steel appliances, try matching that cool-toned silver with a warmer bronze colour for your dishes, silverware, sink hardware, wine rack, or cabinet door handles.

If your home is sporting that classic all-white look, make it modern with the summer interior design trends of 2023 – add bright bronze or rose gold accents, breathing new life into a tired, monochromatic room.

If you’re on a budget or seeking a craft project to keep you busy, consider adding these metallic accents yourself – buy some metallic paint and get busy painting your existing candle holders, plant pots, picture frames, and other decors.

Bold Patterns

Whether it’s florals or animal prints, the right pattern can change the ambiance of a roomThink boldly, and consider options like a two-tone geometric rug, or an up-close print of a flower. When in doubt, larger scale prints beat smaller ones.

In minimalist interiors, the right choice of bold patterns can elevate your style while reserving an elegant simplicity.

If you’re up for the challenge, you might even consider using mixed patterns in similar colour palettes –perhaps a tropical print could match a thin, subtle striped print. You’ll never know until you try it out!

Find a quiet area that will allow you to feel peaceful and calm. A shady space is advisable. Before you do anything with the space, sit in it and check out how it looks, sounds and feels. You want it to be out of the wind and quiet. If you like the space but find it a bit noisy, consider placing plants around it to help block out the sounds or playing soft music. A water feature can create soothing white noise.

Define the area with a comfortable outdoor chair where you can read before praying, a woven mat where you can sit while you meditate or stretch when you’re finished, inspirational statuary, lanterns if you like to meditate in the evening and a small storage chest where you can keep pillows to support your back, a blanket and your books. Arrange these items in a harmonious way with your plants and water feature.

Meditation is a way to quiet your thoughts to tap into the creative force in your life. It can refresh the mind, lift the spirits and help you feel more connected. Meditation can be as simple as sitting in a chair and quietly praying, or it can be as disciplined as Zen practices. However you meditate, having a space that’s set aside for that purpose is helpful. Given good weather, a place outside can be ideal.

Choose colours that will enhance your meditation. Soothing, cool colours such as light blues, greens and greys can ease you into meditation. Use these colours in your fabrics and accents. If you have a favourite item or picture that you use during your practice, put it in a prominent spot.