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A calming vibe is immediately instilled at the entry.

With a stylish blue-and-white palette, Margot now radiates a sense of calm and tranquility.

After: An all-white palette at the kitchen and master bathroom above creates a cohesive and calm atmosphere.

"The design intent was to calm down the geometry of the house," says Blue Truck Studio’s Peter Liang of the renovation.

Wall-mounted kitchen cabinets accentuate the feeling of space. The use of light woods and clean lines create a calming, meditative atmosphere.

A minimal material palette of exposed brick, light timber, and concrete was designed to create a sense of calm and cool in this stacked family home.

The refined architectural detailing is finished with natural textures and subtle color shifts, from clay brickwork to rose linen accents, creating a robust yet calming home.

Hoover's favorite aspect of the house is its calm mood and "the quietude and solace I experience while inside," she says.

Almost all the patterns feature the same shades of blue and white, thought by the architect to produce a calming effect.

An oasis of calm and learning for the residents of the village, the library has a main structure of steel and wood, and was built with pine, terrazzo, and clear "sun panels" that allow light to pass through.

The material palette of this kitchen is calm and muted, using putty coloured cabinet doors, wood grain on the intermediate cabinets, a concrete coloured honed quartz countertop, and light oak flooring throughout.

"The effect of the plantings on the terrace is enormous,” reflects the couple. “Not only do the branches and formations give a sense of the four seasons, but the way it looks from the living room contributes to a sense of calmness. It gives the illusion that we are viewing art."

Gorgeous sunsets, privacy, and calm.

The home is perched lightly on the site and the landscape has been integrated into the architecture through a sympathetic form and materiality, and the expansive windows. “We long for this untouched nature,” says architect Line Solgaard of the site. “It brings us calmness and maybe even helps us be more in touch with ourselves.”

Olive is a calming shade of green that works well in bedrooms.

Luxurious fabrics compliment calming artwork.

Potted plants add a sense of calm to the minimalist bathroom.

Minneapolis–based firm ALTUS Architecture + Design have designed a unique 2,850-square-foot residence in Woodland, Minnesota, by marrying glass-house architecture with a reflective "shiny" shed. The single-story property is primed for tranquility, as it sits on a peaceful woodland plateau and overlooks a lush wetland, as well as a calming lake in the distance.

The minimalist bathroom provides a calm, introspective experience.

This reading nook offers a calm environment to rest and relax.

This bedroom's monochromatic and moody green feels calming rather than oppressive.

The calm, muted palette is perfectly suited to the Dusty Parakeet's watery surroundings.

The master bedroom is a calm space with hints of midcentury design inspiration, such as the vintage timber credenza.

The master bath is a serene and calming retreat with muted tones and Pico tiles by Mutina.

Different shades of brown can bring a calm, earthy feel to living rooms and studies.

The home’s bedrooms connect with calming outdoor areas through large glass panels.

Studio Puisto Architects craft a calming retreat for nature lovers in a secluded Finnish forest.

The arrangement of windows in the home creates a play of light and shadow and allows the family to experience different views as they move around the space. “It’s about creating a calm, comfortable home that is still dynamic,” says architect Line Solgaard. “There are 360-degree views but you don’t see in every direction at all times—there are moments of drama throughout.”

A wooden chair and fiddle leaf fern are calming accents in the sleeping area.

The dining room is hidden behind a curve, providing privacy and a calm atmosphere.

Cool blues, grays and blacks give a home an elegant, calming vibe.

The pastel tiles used by Atelier Starzak Strebicki bring a calming mood to the washroom.

The master bathroom is a calming oasis of marble. The couple often relax here for a moment of tranquility.

Cassina cab chairs and curvilinear vases from Vietnam create a sense of calm, and provide a warm contrast to the strong clean lines of the interior.

The exuberant hot pink of the Magenta House reveals a calmer, plywood-clad interior.