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When you feel like your personal space is more chaotic than giving you a relaxing atmosphere, maybe it’s time to say “bye” to its old look and wave a little magic wand here and there. It might also be time for you to unleash some creativity held back for lack of chance or space to do so.
Why not create something like a hiding nook to escape from activities or festivities, a “peace of craft haven” at home using these tips and tricks?
Your Personal Craft Oasis (The Making)
Choosing the Right Location
It’s essential to find and select the right location as your perfect “calm” craft space, like a quiet space with plenty of natural light and, ideally, in an area with the lowest traffic in your home.
You may also need to have this quite secluded space before you find a therapist who can guide your journey to overall wellness through art therapy and other modules. A dedicated space will help you feel more focused, especially about your well-being.
You need natural light to flood the space you’ve chosen to reduce eye strain, boost your mood, and make it easier for you to focus on intricate craft works. Being away from distractions is the main ingredient (you need peace) so you can focus on your projects without interruptions or surprises.
It needs to be a carefully chosen spot, a home-designated sanctuary, so you can match creativity and tranquility perfectly.
Decluttering and Organizing
This might be challenging if you have a lot of materials flowing like water, but decluttering and organizing your things can be incredibly therapeutic, too.
You may find it easier by:
- Clearing Out Unnecessary Items
Just create a clean slate for your craft space by removing items that you no longer need or use.
- Use Shelves, Baskets, and Drawers
Depending on your space, you can systematically arrange your supplies using shelves, baskets, and drawers, ensuring everything has its place and is easily accessible.
- Reducing Mental Clutter
Although the decluttering process may look physical, it actually reduces mental clutter, too, contributing to a clearer mind.
- Finding a Sense of Accomplishment
As you organize, pull, and place things, you can experience a sense of accomplishment and control, giving you a calming experience.
- Minimizing Distractions
When you’ve organized everything, you minimize distractions, which will surely make you more productive and enjoy your every crafting experience.
Ensuring Comfortable Seating
A supportive chair is one of the must-haves in your craft nook, especially for prolonged sessions, whether therapy or art hobbies. An ergonomic seating, for instance, will help you maintain a healthier posture, reducing the risk of back pain and musculoskeletal issues often linked to extended sitting.
Finding a well-designed chair can help support your spine’s natural curve and distribute your weight evenly, preventing strain and back pain. This not only enhances comfort but will improve your blood circulation, reducing fatigue.
If you maintain good posture, you’ll not have much discomfort, and you get to have improved focus and prolonged engagement in all your activities, benefiting both your physical and mental health.
Using Calming Colors
Some psychological benefits are associated with using calming or cool colors, especially for your craft haven. Soft blues, greens, and neutral tones are known to soothe your mind and reduce stress. Accordingly, blue promotes tranquility and focus, while green can help you find a sense of balance and revitalization.
Neutral tones, on the other hand, are said to create a serene, clutter-free environment. Overall, these colors can lower hyperactive heart rates and reduce your anxiety levels, creating a peaceful atmosphere conducive to creativity or therapy.
Personalizing Your Space
You gain a number of health benefits if you personalize your craft space with artwork, plants, and mementos. Surrounding yourself with meaningful items can boost your mood and emotional well-being, like feeling happy and nostalgic every time you look at your kids’ pictures.
Plants, for example, can improve your room’s air quality by increasing oxygen levels, aside from enhancing your concentration and reducing stress. Some personal touches, like cherished mementos, can create a comforting environment, making your space more inviting.
All these will bring you inspiration and relaxation, which are also vital for creative minds like yours. This inviting, personalized space can help support your mental health and overall well-being, apart from enhancing your crafting experiences.