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In our fast-paced, plugged-in world, it is easy for us to get stressed and distracted which adds more stake to our health. If you are looking for ways to create a relaxing environment, you’re reading the right article. The good news is, you don’t have to break the bank to achieve a restful place. Your place though has limited space, can be transformed into a relaxing dwelling for your tired body and mind. Here are the seven (7) ways to do it: CLEAN UP YOUR SPACE Cleaning up your space is vital to creating a relaxed atmosphere at your own home. Start small, with a single space like a desk or closet, and work your way up to larger rooms. This might seem difficult at first, but if you dedicate time each day to working on decluttering, then soon you will be able to reap the benefits of a clean, calming environment.    You may opt to invest in a few storage boxes or cabinets to hide away craft supplies, clothes, games or whatever needs to be in the room but doesn't need to be on display. Minimize furniture and accessories to only those things that you need the most. PLACE LIVING THINGS Putting up plants or flowers on display helps us to de-stresses the atmosphere of your space. This is also helping to purify the air. Some great choices include the aloe vera plant, which contains a gel that soothes burns and cuts, or the rubber tree plant, which is great for novice plant owners and has strong air-purifying abilities.   If you don’t have a green thumb, you may opt to use artificial plants which are becoming the norm in the residential home and apartment buildings. It is now easy to look for a realistic faux plant and there are various designs you can choose from. Here are some of the best ones that are simple yet elegant, you can choose from: SINGLE BALL TOPIARY FAUX TREE – you can place it at the corner of your room to add some life in the room. FAUX RED FLOWERING MULTI CANE DRACENA - this eye-catcher has a striking red color surrounded by bright green hues. It is an impressively lifelike artificial plant that will surely add elegance to your room. FAUX WHITE FLOWERING MAGNOLIA TREE- This white masterpiece is a great decoration that is surely relaxing. FIND A SCENT YOU LOVE The scent evokes strong emotional reactions and contributes to the mood of a room. Your relaxing space shouldn't be near pet areas, the bathroom or the kitchen.   In choosing a scent, always avoid those that are too pungent or overwhelming. Instead, focus on calming scents such as lavender, rose, vanilla, chamomile, or sunflower, which have been proven to have relaxing effects. Use scent diffusers, candles, incense or solid air fresheners for subtly incorporating relaxing scents and ambiance. INCORPORATE TRANQUIL PAINT COLORS THROUGHOUT YOUR SPACE Soft colors found in nature are the most relaxing. This isn't the room for brights, harsh colors or shiny textures. Think of the serenity of the calm ocean or sky, the peaceful look of a meadow, or the hush of a foggy morning. Shades of blues, greens, and grays all inspire relaxation. However, if you want to bring nature to the comfort of your own home. You may opt to install a Vertical Garden Wall/ Artificial Green Wall. This kind of design is now trending especially those home that has limited space.   This kind of Vertical Garden Wall is a minimalist yet elegant way that you can use as a division in your own home or can be used as a background for your portraits. Some people opt to have this kind of wall near their coffee table. MINIMIZE/ ELIMINATE NOISE AND DISTRACTIONS While visually stimulating electronics take away from relaxation, music promotes it. During your restorative time, listen to your favorite soothing music. You may also use blackout curtains, double or triple-paned windows. to help eliminate noise outside your home.   Also, constantly checking emails and social media can generate stress, especially if you are a student or employee who brings your work home with you. So, try to unplug in the evenings or as much as you can. LIGHT UP SOME CANDLES Light a few candles to cast a serene glow over your tranquility room. It's a candle's flame that helps to soothe our soul – reducing stress and increasing self-awareness. The soft illumination helps us to calm down and even achieve a meditative state.   Pick scented candles to add to the overall sensory experience. If you are concerned about allergies, use soy or beeswax candles instead of paraffin wax. These produce less soot and chemicals while burning, keeping the air cleaner. PRACTICE YOGA Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. And almost anyone can do it.   Do you have any other tips to create a relaxing environment? Share it with us!Read This Indoor Plants & Greenery in Offices Improves Efficiency  

Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed? Does the color yellow make you feel anxious? While the color green surroundings somehow heal you from within? The fact is, colors tend to have an effect on our well-being. Artists and interior designers have long believed that colors & pigments can dramatically affect the moods, feelings, and emotions of people, as well as health. 

With an ever increasing pace in life, and an overall reduction in greenery in the world around us, we explore 5 great reasons to consider installing a vertical garden in your home or office.

There is no doubt that aesthetics play a major role in providing comfort and contentment at one’s home. Whether you are sitting in the living room of your house or are working in the office we all want a space that we enjoy. In this blog we want to share with you the top 5 tips to ensure that you have a natural green wall that looks realistic, to ensure you’ll love it for years to come.  Often people will instinctively consider real plants and green walls. All of which require regular maintenance and care and as such it is getting hard for property owners to take care of their plants due to the considerable amount of time, money and effort required. This is where artificial green walls serve as a better option for those that want instant greenery without the work or cost.  Beside the cost and upkeep involved in green walls, there is also the risk that damage will be caused to your wall or fence in the long-term due to weight, water, and soil leakage. Here are the top 5 tips to make your artificial walls look natural and real:   Include the plants that are native to your particular region The first step is to incorporate right the plant types, styles and colors that are common in your area. So, identify the plants that are native to your region and include them in the artificial wall. You can mix the different shades of green to make the artificial plants and shrubs look realistic.   Put the walls in the areas that are highly visible Let's be honest, when we invest into a green wall we want people to like it and talk about it. So, in order to let your artificial plants make a long-lasting impression on the minds of the viewers, you must ensure that when placing the walls in highly visible areas they suit the area and can be easily seen. For example, waiting rooms and lobbies are the best spots for artificial walls along with in front of a window splash back. These areas will not only get the attention from your guests but would also make them feel relaxed and comfortable.   Don't be afraid to add a floral appeal Though you need to use the plants that are native to your area, you should should be little bit creative when choosing the colors and patterns you ultimately want. Try to use a pattern that is not so common. Whilst we would recommend keeping the majority of the green wall with natural colours, it is easy enough to blend bright colours (white grasses, red flowers or brown tinges throughout the vertical garden).   Try covering the entire wall It may seem odd to you at first but the entire wall or column covered with  artificial plants makes a decorative statement and makes it look realistic. You can also think about using these walls to frame something or highlight the particular indoor area. Ultimately, it depends on the availability of space and the other aesthetics that what will look better for that space.   Ensure that the panels are stabilised with UV protection within the plastic Many artificial plants providers will suggest that their panels are UV suitable, however, often they have simply passed off normal plastic plants as being suitable outdoors or they have added the lowest possible amount of UV protection to the plastics in order to cut costs. At Designer Vertical Gardens we use a significant amount of UV protection within the plastic to ensure longevity. Even when the panels aren't outside, without the UV protection the leaves will start cracking in a few years.  Before finalizing the design, color, pattern and the area for the installation of artificial green walls, you need to analyze your space thoroughly. Once you have a rough idea in your mind, you can realize your decorative vision by following the tips mentioned above -  we are sure that even you will be impressed at the realistic looks of the artificial walls. We are always happy to provide advice and make suggestions if you wish - so please feel free to contact us.Read This How to Maintain a Green Wall or Vertical Garden