The stress-free home : beautiful interiors for serenity and harmonious living
Over the past few years home improvement has come to mean more than fixing leaky faucets, updating kitchens, and adding decks. It's about creating a feeling as much as a look and this book speaks directly to that need. The Stress-Fee Home shows how to create home environments that are oases for the body, mind, and spirit. It includes beautiful photographs of stress-free zones throughout the home from living rooms that help you unwind to playrooms that bring out the kid in you to master baths that pamper body and soul. The book also includes helpful sidebars for everything from reducing noise pollution to stress-free housekeeping to serenity-building exercises. Original and inspiring, this is every homeowner's guide to making his or her house a haven
Print Book, English, ©2003
Rockport Publishers, Gloucester, Mass., ©2003
159 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
9781592530021, 9781592531387, 1592530028, 1592531385
51607448
Patterns for peaceful living : discover ways to make your home a haven
Ancient wisdoms : apply feng shui, vastu shastra, and other ancient philosophies to modern lifestyles
Space and movement : minimize stress with convenient, flexible room arrangements
Balance and order : evoke tranquility through line, shape, pattern, and rhythm
Color and light : lift the spirits with hue and tone, shadow and illumination
Sound, scent, and texture : use lush sensual details to nourish body and soul
Health and comfort : choose furnishings, fabrics, and finishes that promote physical well-being
Earth, sky, and water : affirm your spiritual connection with nature
Storage and display : let go of clutter and discover the possessions that bring peace
Deeper meanings : imbue your home with joyful memories and symbols that speak to your soul