By Glenda Wise
A few weeks ago, I happened upon a television show called, Welcome Home. The show is about a nonprofit organization called, Humble, that assists families in need who are transitioning out of homeless and domestic abuse shelters by providing furnishings and design services in their new home.
The episode I watched was about a woman and her two daughters that had been in an abusive home and had been living in and out of homeless shelters. She finally got an apartment, but the only piece of furniture she had was a couch that the three of them slept on together. It had been two years since they had a bed to sleep in.
It was amazing to see what the designers did with donated items and how they truly made that apartment into a home. It was important for one of the hosts to give the mom her own bedroom, a place of refuge for her to relax. It has been proven that having a place of refuge and calm reduces mental illness.
I started thinking about how bedrooms really can be a place of refuge for us to rejuvenate after a long day. It is important for a bedroom to be a private space designed for pure comfort and should be filled with inviting materials, soft textures and favorite mementos. You should have a couple of bedside tables with enough room for books and/or magazines, a lamp and any other comfort item you would like to keep nearby.
Don’t be afraid to bring in other items intended for other rooms. For example, if you have glass front console display favorite collections and mementos or a console table with shelves to hold books. Personally, I think there is something about books that makes a room feel like home.
Muted colors found in nature are perfect for a bedroom. If you want to add a bit of color, add a throw blanket or throw pillows. Plants are a nice addition to any room to offer relaxation and a mellow vibe. The point is to make your bedroom, your space.
Check out more information about this awesome nonprofit at www.humbledesign.org
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