Creating A Personal Oasis

Most kids – teenagers especially – spend a lot of time making their bedrooms their own personal sanctuaries. Whether it’s LED string lights, posters, stuffed animals or other treasured favorites, their rooms are designed to be safe spaces where they can unwind and be themselves. So why do adults often neglect their own bedrooms and bathrooms?

Maybe we feel like we don’t spend that much time in them, or nobody else ever sees them. Maybe we just run out of energy keeping up with the rest of our home. But having a safe place we can both relax in at night and use to get off on the right foot in the morning is actually a wonderful gift to give ourselves.

We all know good sleep is incredibly important to our physical and mental health. And so is feeling calm and in control as we start and end our day. That why we’ve put together some tips to help you declutter and upgrade your personal space…so it can offer the respite you deserve.

Taming the Clutter

So, what makes a bedroom or bathroom feel like an oasis on this journey called life? Let’s start with what does NOT: piles of laundry; towels, bathrobes, and clothes that don’t have a home; no place to sit or get dressed; cluttered countertops; shoes all over the floor; any clutter that belongs somewhere else like paperwork or toys.

A lot of what makes a room feel calming and safe is visual, so think about decluttering and simplifying the décor. (Too many visual cues make our brains busy and contribute to feelings of stress, not to mention distracting us from what we’re supposed to be focusing on – which is a good night’s sleep and a good start to the day.)

To help curb the clutter, our shoe storage benches give you a convenient home for your shoes, as well as a convenient place to sit while you put on shoes and socks. Our wire closet shelving is designed to help you maximize your closet space so every item (whether hanging or folded clothes, hats, purses or more) has a home. Our laundry carts on wheels help you easily sort and store dirty laundry to get it out of sight and out of mind.

Other Bedroom and Bathroom Upgrades

Neutral or soft colors have a calming effect, though color experts will also tell you we all react differently to color….so if bright turquoise makes you feel like you’re lounging in a beach chair watching the ocean waves roll in, then go for it.

If you’re looking for inspiration, look to your favorite hotel or spa. Natural materials or elements of nature can also be grounding, so think wood, stone, plants, seashells, pinecones or any other items from a nature setting you enjoy.

Select a few favorite items or photos to surround yourself with, but don’t overdo it. TRINITY offers a number of products that help give your important objects a home and channel a relaxing spa vibe.

This decorative shelf with towel bar from DRAKESTONE is styled like a carefree day at the beach, while this one with hooks makes a good place to display photos or plants. Our glass canisters with bamboo lids keep both useful and decorative items handy and artfully displayed.

While so much of creating your oasis is visual, don’t forget to appeal to your other senses. Candles or diffusers with scents like lavender and vanilla are calming for nighttime, while citrus and peppermint will help energize you for the day ahead. Having a way to enjoy your favorite music (or nature sounds or white noise for sleep) will make a big impact too.