Zen Bedroom Design

A Zen bedroom doesn't have to be overtly oriental, nor do you actually have any knowledge of zen philosophy. Many people appreciate the calm and peace of such design even if they don't know what it's called.

Zen is an oriental philosophy and approach to life that is rooted in the Bhuddist tradition. It emphasises peace and meditation, clearing the mind of clutter. Perfect for a restful night!

Balance

The keywords for a Zen style bedroom are thus peace, simplicity and above all balance. To an extent this is similar to the Shaker tradition. However Zen is not so purely functional or ascetic. There can be great beauty in simplicity where every element is carefully chosen and in harmony with the whole.

At the end of the day (if you'll pardon the pun) there's no "right" or "wrong" way to create a zen bedroom - zen is what you want it to be. The ideas that follow are simply how I would go about creating such a space for myself. If you have different ideas and feel something else is right for you then go with it.

You don't need to be an enlightened Master - just trust your instincts.

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