How to Decorate an Interior for Relaxation: 5 Tips from Professionals

Asked designers to share the techniques they use when working on lounge zones for their clients. We've also selected practical products to bring these ideas to life.

Natalia Mitrokhova: "Use materials that are pleasant to touch"

It's great if they're natural, as Natalia prefers. For example, in a two-bedroom project, the designer used wood and stone, along with a natural color palette—sandy, yellow, and blue tones.

However, mixed or artificial materials can also contribute to a home retreat if they are tactile, comfortable to walk on barefoot, and pleasant to touch.

Design: Natalia Mitrokhova
What You'll Need?
Laminate "Classic Oak", Leroy Merlin
Parquet Board "White Ash", Leroy Merlin
Rug, Leroy Merlin
AB-Architects: "The Foundation of a Relaxing Atmosphere Is a Neutral Palette"

"To make a person feel maximum comfort, nothing should strain the eyes," designers explain. "Bright accents can appear in details like paintings, sculptures, and pillows that are easy to replace in the future."

This principle was applied by AB-Architects in designing a two-story apartment in the Moscow region for a young family. By the way, neutral palette is also an excellent canvas for New Year's décor: festive reds, greens, silver, and gold tones will harmoniously continue the ambiance.

Design: AB-Architects
What You'll Need?
Wallpaper on Felt Base, Leroy Merlin
Wallpaper on Felt Base "Geometry", Leroy Merlin
Chandelier, Leroy Merlin
Ksenia Konovalova: "Plan for Comfortable Furniture"

For example, such as in this project. The main task of the designer was to create an interior for a common area that includes both relaxation space and a space for communication.

The center of the newly reorganized kitchen-living room became a soft, comfortable sofa—a universal solution if you want to relax with your family or occasionally host guests.

Design: Ksenia Konovalova
What You'll Need?
Table Lamp, Leroy Merlin
Decorative Pillow, Leroy Merlin
Fleece Blanket, Leroy Merlin
Nadezhda Kiselykova: "Focus on Textiles"

To create a relaxing atmosphere in an apartment for a family with a teenage son, the designer enhanced the interior with dense curtains made from natural fabrics, added decorative pillows in the bedroom, and, of course, didn't forget about rugs.

Cozy textiles are essential for creating an atmosphere where you relax every day.

Design: Nadezhda Kiselykova
What You'll Need?
Window Curtain, Leroy Merlin
Sheer Curtain, Leroy Merlin
Double-Row Curtain Rod, Leroy Merlin
Tatiana Kraskova: "Add Pictures and Family Photos"

Beautiful decoration is an important element of a relaxation interior. Everything here is individual: for Tatiana Kraskova's clients, the best decor includes family photos, favorite paintings, candles in beautiful candleholders, and travel items.

When searching for cozy items for your own lounge interior, don't miss out on flea markets and visit Leroy Merlin: that's where you can find great solutions and interior gifts for New Year's holidays without breaking your budget.

Design: Tatiana Kraskova
Frame, Leroy Merlin
Hexagonal Vase, Leroy Merlin
Wall Clock, Leroy Merlin