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These Are The 9 Most Serene Spaces We’ve Ever Featured

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By Chanel Dror
serene french inspired bedroom

What does a serene space look like? Most common characteristics are lots of natural sunlight, and little clutter. What does a serene space feel like? Best way to describe it is taking a really deep inhale, and a biiiig exhale. Aahhhh. It’s amazing how our surroundings can affect our moods, which is precisely why it’s so important to create an environment at home — even if it’s just one corner of a room — that inspires stillness and tranquility in the busiest of times. Looking to bring a little more zen into your casa? Take it from these 10 serene spaces.

calm and classic breakfast area

Paloma Contreras has a way with non-white neutral paint colors. In her breakfast area pictured here, “Aging Barrel” by Behr adds warmth to the light filled space.

serene french inspired bedroom

This airy guest bedroom is just one of the serene spaces you can find in Yvette Leigheber’s French-inspired Texas home.

earthy and textural bathroom

Warm natural tones meet global flair in Hayley Pannekoecke’s ultra zen master bathroom.

cozy and classic chaise in a reading nook

This cozy nook in Marie Flanigan’s master bedroom is our favorite corner of the timeless Houston craftsman.

minimalist to the max

What could be more calming than the creamy white tones in Serena Mitnik Miller’s monochromatic bedroom?

earthy and minimalist living room

Kate Zimmerman took inspiration from the Hill Country surroundings in designing her tranquil, all-neutral guest house.

cozy reading nook

You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the serenity of an at-home reading nook. This corner is what I miss most from my old apartment.

classically beautiful all white bathroom

We love Anne Hepfer’s clean and classic bathroom, with a pedestal sink that’s original to the 100-year old home.

hip and modern bedroom

Sign us up for a stay in Emily Kunas’s modern-meets-rustic guest bedroom.