Create a soothing atmosphere at home with all the natural and built-form elements that reference relaxation, comfort, and beauty. And where are the best places to draw inspiration from other than some of Vancouver’s indoor spaces? Well known for its stunning indoor and outdoor beauty, Vancouver is the place to find what makes a house a calm and relaxing retreat you might be looking to work with! Whether you want to locate your region’s own version of lush, comforting, botanical essence, look for elegant, modern architectural lines, or capture the feel of cozy, soothing natural light, the stress-free beauty of living in Vancouver and its indoor dwelling spaces can help inspire you to plan your own calming shelter away from everyday life.
Bringing the Calm of the Aquarium Home
Ocean-Inspired Color Palettes
Picture the relaxing atmosphere of an aquarium—the soft movement of water, the peaceful shades of marine animals, and the ocean. That state of tranquility can be felt within your home by integrating ocean colors. Beautiful shades of baby blues, subtle sea greens, and sandy whites replicate the tones seen beneath the sea. These colors bring a peaceful mindset and an open feeling of the open sea. Use these oceanic shades that we have mentioned, and your home will become a peaceful escape and sync with the oceanic peace.
Lighting That Sets the Mood
Lighting is another consideration. To achieve the peaceful vibe of an aquarium in the space, go for soft mains and dimmable lamps. This creates a sense of warmth and gives a cozy feel.
Choose interior accessories symbolic of water. A small water feature. A piece of art with a water image. An aquarium. All of these will lead to the sound effects for ‘water.’ When people enter the room, they will instantly feel like they are surrounded by water.
Inspired by Vancouver’s Art Scene
Choosing Calming Art Pieces
Visit the art galleries of Vancouver for furniture placement and organizational inspiration. The city has a wide variety of art galleries, and the art they showcase is equally as varied—from classic to modern and everything in between.
Feeling inspired? Picture what it would be like to take that creativity home with you. Imagine a painting of blue mountains—you feel the peace and tranquility, don’t you? You can take that painting home with you! Make your corner of the world (or at least the corner of your room) a little bit more beautiful. You can do it.
Incorporating Sculptures and 3D Art
If you shop for art, you can find things that hang on the wall, like paintings, dream catchers, and blankets. You can also find 3D things like sculptures that really catch the eye and break up space in a room. Be intentional about what you’re looking for. Sculptures and gray tones go well in a more minimalist environment. A hung blanket, some indie art, and lots of colors go well in more of an indie room!
Living in Vancouver: A Source of Inspiration
Reflecting the City’s Tranquility in Your Home
The indoor city vibes of the Vancouver Aquarium and the green of indoor gardens These beautiful settings at the aquarium and the green and peacefulness in these indoor gardens will make your mind and design ideas soar.
Focus on what you love about these places, and you can create a home that is your peaceful retreat filled with things you love doing, craft supplies, and projects.
Designing with Sensory Elements in Mind
A home is a place where it can be anything you want it to be. No matter how wild or crazy… the atmosphere of the Vancouver Aquarium is what puts you in that comfortable and happy state. Close your eyes and think of how that comfort and happy state was produced. Was it the sound of the water? The floatation of the marine life? Or maybe it could have been the dim lighting.
Whatever gave you that comfort and state. Do the same production in your home so you can feel it more and for a longer time.
It’s already great enough that we get to live in Vancouver. We don’t necessarily have to go outside to get a piece of what Vancouver has to offer; look at a nearby venue space and take inspiration to take a piece of Vancouver to your home!
