12 Best Ways to Relax in Your Apartment

By Lorena Roberts on August 19, 2017

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As the next semester approaches, so does the stress. A full class load or a new job brings anxiety and tension. When you come home from your eight hour shift or a full day of classes, you want to be able to sink into some of your favorite furniture items and really get comfy.

Whether you’re moving into a new apartment, or you have one that needs sprucing up, here are some staple items for a relaxing apartment environment.

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1. A comfy spot in the sun

A nice big couch or recliner near a window will be just what you need when you’re feeling extra stressed. It’s also the perfect way to begin a productive day. Having your coffee in front of a big picture window with some cute pillow decor is the absolute perfect Saturday morning.

2. Some nice patio furniture

So when the weather is nice, you can enjoy the outdoors while checking your email and playing Candy Crush. Get some of those tiki torches to keep the bugs away and you’re set for a nice, relaxing evening at home.

3. A dedicated work space

Keeping your work all together will allow you to categorize your life — and your to-do list. Invest in a nice desk with lots of storage space for pens, pencils, staplers, and sticky-notes. You’ll appreciate that you have an area specifically for your work.

4. Theme/Calming colors

Depending on who you are and what your personality is, you’re attracted to different color schemes. If you’re wanting an environment that’s cool, calm, and collected, shoot for blues or yellows. If you’re a loud person, with eccentric taste: reds and oranges will suit your style.

But regardless, when you come home, you’ll want to relax in a space that suits you. Go with a theme that you know you’ll enjoy, day after day.

5. Rugs/Pictures/Wall decor

Coming home to familiar faces and a shag rug can change the course of your entire day. You’ll feel secure in a place where you’re comfortable. Whether that’s pictures of your dogs, your mom, or your best friend, framing those photos can make a world of difference.

6. Fans

The temperature of your living space can be the difference between comfort and discomfort. Especially if you have roommates, you’ll want to at least have control over your individual room. If you have fans, you’ll be able to cool off without changing the temperature of the entire living space. Don’t freeze out your roommates, just invest in some box fans from your local super center.

7. A recliner

Having your favorite recliner to curl up in during your favorite Netflix show is the easiest way to relieve your stress after a long day. Nothing feels better than the comfort of your favorite recliner.

8. Aromatherapy

The scent of your living space is one of the most important parts to relaxing. Some essential oils, or your favorite Febreze scent, can warm up a home and make it really feel homey.

9. The perfect bed

When you come home and want to fall into bed, you have to make sure it’s the absolute perfect one. Get a comforter that’s going to soothe you, a cotton blanket that’s going to keep in just enough heat, and pillows that feel like clouds.

Having the perfect bed is important for the health of your joints and back, and you’ll like sleeping in on Saturdays even more (if that’s possible).

10. Light-blocking shades

If you have a job that requires you to work weird hours, you’ll need some shades that block all the light from the sun. It’ll allow you to really sleep in. So sure, think about how they’ll look in your living space, but think about the impact they’ll have on your sleeping.

11. A kitchen with storage and room for exquisite cooking

Eating out is what we all turn to when we get stressed — probably because it’s more convenient. But when one of the things that’ll cure stress quicker than anything else is a home-cooked meal, you need a kitchen that you enjoy being in. If there’s room for all your kitchen knick knacks, and an oven that heats a frozen pizza like a boss, you’re more likely to spend time relaxing in your space.

12. Bedroom storage

Clutter will cause anyone stress. One way to ensure your living space is stress-free and has the optimal relaxation conditions is to invest in some storage options for all your miscellaneous stuff. Without covering your entire bedroom in rolling carts with drawers, get creative! Store your out of season clothes under the bed. Get some tubs for closet storage.

You can easily make your apartment the perfect place for relaxing if you think about what you need to reduce your own stress. I hope these tips helped a ton!

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