Simply living in the moment and being thankful for all of life’s offering as given by Mother Earth and the Universe, mindful decor is an aspect that we need as we stay at home in these stressful times. Mindfulness is a type of meditation and bringing it into your home is bringing calmness and peace into your living spaces. Being aware of the present and on the moment or activity, seeing the peaceful serene Buddha wall carving as you walk up the stairs to your bedroom, or working in your home office which has a beautiful desk made from old doors, earthing grounding woods, the natural beauty of rustic reclaimed wood is just so simple.
The carved armoires with floral motifs, brings in the element of nature, the soft patinas in whites and grays are serene and subtle. The magnificent Haveli door wardrobe cabinet with hues of red is a stand alone statement piece that brings in confidence and clarity. The brass medallions and carved corners give it a uniqueness like none other. Completely hand crafted in the old world craftsmanship, the armoire has extra depth and can easily house your wine collection.
Colors play with your mood and the subtle hues in old woods, washed away greens and blues are calming and subtle. The carved barn doors in muted whites with the colors seeping out make a great statement, handcarved by artisans the embracing figures of Radha and Krishna is mindful artistic architectural design.
The stunning carved headboard with Ganesha reclining brings in the mood of relaxation amidst this conundrum of anxiety and unrest. Old world spirituality seen in carved headboards and panels, lotus and tree of life carvings, mandala carved primitive door in natural woods custom made into a headboard, brings in tranquility and peace. Creating a cohesive space where the furniture and decor interacts with you and your thoughts, invoking peacefulness, your home is where your heart is.
Having a dedicated space for meditation is essential for good mental health as it helps you focus and streamline your thoughts. Anchoring the mind, stilling the senses, a simple altar with your favorite deity, hand knotted mala beads helps you transition to a meditative state. Your garden is an extension of your home and the Buddha statue sitting under the huge oak tree is zen manifested. The dark green of the leaves, the huge trunk of the trees and exposed roots play with the natural gray granite of the lifesize Maharaja elephant. Mindful decor brings in the zen of peace into our lives.