With the hot days and warm nights that make most of us wilt in heat and humidity, having a Zen den would be a lovely luxury. Watch this video and feel the vibe.
The Stillness of Zen
After last week’s bedroom moodboard video that talked about a blissful escape, this moodboard is about a living room or family den that encourages a kind of stillness that awakens a person’s active, focused presence. Borrowing from Japanese aesthetics, this moodboard takes inspiration from the culture’s influences and the use of organic materials to create a room that nurtures and helps occupants hear nature’s heartbeat and be lulled into a peaceful and calm state of mind.
With its light and shadow and its soothing colors, this room is a perfect place to greet slow mornings and silent nights. It’s a space to commune with nature while remaining indoors, to calmly stretch your body into a healthy frame of mind, to read, learn, or concentrate on hobbies and interests that nourish your inner self and replenish your spirit.
Boysen Products Used in the Moodboard
Paint Colors and Wood Stain
White, light gray, and green colors, as well as an oil stain in Chestnut, give the space the refreshing atmosphere of a lush forest worthy of shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing that brings balance to body, mind, and spirit.
Konstrukt Lunar Series: Kaiser
For the wall, a faux cement finish called Kaiser from the Konstrukt Lunar Series was used, giving texture to the room.
Kaiser’s smooth, low luster facade exudes a sophisticated, modern vibe that is popular in today’s homes and buildings. It makes rooms feel brighter, larger, and more open. Its texturality adds depth and gives the Zen den a distinct mood of peace.
The Serenity of this Space
Explore the traditional Japanese techniques of kintsugi (golden joinery) and yakisugi (charred wood), both rooted in the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection, simplicity, and the natural cycle of aging. In our world today, this mindset is wisdom.
Liven up this space even more by adding a mix of plants like bonsai and low-maintenance greenery to bring the beautiful outdoor garden into the room.
Make your home feel lived-in and loved, where everyone can feel accepted and celebrated because differences are seen as unique and beautiful.
This Zen den is a living room for slow mornings and silent nights…your own little slice of Zen in a world that struggles to be still.
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