The stress-free home - Jackie Craven

Over the past few years, home improvement has come to mean more than fixing leaky taps, updating kitchens and painting the walls. It is about creating a feeling as much as a "look" - and this title speaks directly to that need. In addition to defining the major sources of stress and providing tips and tricks for reducing stress in your life, such as massage, meditation, aromatherapy and music therapy, it shows how to create home environments that are oases for the body, mind and sprit.;The volume showcases: beautiful living rooms that welcome you to unwind in splendour after a long day out in the world; well-equipped home offices that encourage creativity and productivity; garden-inspired retreat rooms that call upon the power of plants - and all that lovely oxygen - to rejuvenate the body and refresh the soul; delicious dining rooms where good food, good friends and good conversation flourish; elegant master bedrooms that promote a good night's sleep; and playrooms that bring out the kid in you.;The guide provides tips on using colour and light to enhance harmony and also includes helpful sidebars for everything from reducing noise pollution to stress-free housekeeping to serenity-building exercises.