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Highly sensitive? Here’s how to transform your bedroom into a calming retreat

While you can create a calming atmosphere in any area of your home, the bedroom – which tends to be the most relaxing space in the home – is one of the best places to start. So, what’s the secret to transforming a room into a HSP-friendly haven? To find out more about how to create a calming bedroom environment, we asked HSP experts to share their top tips for creating a soothing space. Here’s what they had to say.

Interest in ‘hygge’ may have died down since its peak in late 2020, but embracin
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3 women on the transformative impact minimalism has had on their mental health

Interest in minimalism may not be as widespread as in the days of “decluttering” and Marie Kondo, but there are still plenty of people who swear by the lifestyle – especially when it comes to the mental health and wellbeing benefits it can provide. Indeed, while minimalism is typically associated with the seemingly endless number of sparsely decorated, bright white homes on Instagram, it’s much more than that.

“Not only does living a minimalist lifestyle makes you less likely to feel stressed o
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How to incorporate one of Instagram’s favourite interior trends into your home

There’s something about this time of year that calls for a fresh start. While the weather may be looking pretty bleak right now, the lighter evenings and (slightly) warmer temperatures are prompting us to look forward to the brighter months ahead – making now the perfect time to take stock of your environment and give your home a refresh. We’re not talking about completely redecorating everything – while many of us would love the chance to redecorate whenever we fancy it, it’s not exactly budget
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‘Cluttercore’ is the anti-minimalist interiors trend taking over Instagram

As much as we love scrolling through images of pristine white rooms and dreaming of the kinds of uber-organised shelves and wardrobes you see on Instagram, we know achieving a minimalist aesthetic isn’t always possible. Whether you struggle with getting rid of stuff, live in a small space without much storage or simply enjoy owning things, creating a ‘minimalist’ space completely devoid of objects is a near-impossible (and often offensive) task for many. I, for one, know this all too well. As ha

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