After an anxiety-filled 2020 and during the continuing pandemic, many of us are looking to our homes for nearly everything: a place to work, study, sleep, eat, exercise. And don't forget unwind.
Homes these days can offer calm and relaxation, designers say. Whether that means a decor refresh or a few small additions, they suggest some easy ways to create a more restful home space for 2021.
Think both big and small as you assess your rooms, says John Eason, an interior designer in New York.
“The feeling of a soothing room comes not only from the overall effect and aesthetic, but from key details,'' he says.