The 'Me Space': Finding Small Spots at Home to Call Your Own

“It’s not a “she shed” or a “man cave.” More of a “me space.”

It might be a little nook beside a stairway. Or along a wall with a nice window. An enclosed balcony. A basement alcove. Even deep inside a roomy closet.

In a home full of roommates or family members, there are times when we want to be by ourselves. A good walk is restorative, but if the weather’s bad or you don’t want to put shoes on, it’s nice to have a little place at home we can call our own.

So how do you create this little den of privacy?

First, think about what you want to do there.

Maybe you’d like a meditation room that’s set up with a great floor cushion or hanging chair. A quiet reading nook in a hallway, with a storage bench. Or a space designed around one of your hobbies. Think about your lifestyle and the activities that bring you joy and a sense of calm at home.

Find your comfiest toss pillow and softest throw, and add warm ambient lighting and perhaps some aromatherapy with a diffuser or scented candle.

If nature is your de-stressor, add collected rocks, shells or greenery.

Some people prefer silence, but if music soothes you, bring in a wireless player or even a turntable.

Finally, if there's no other room for a little refuge, the bathroom can become the ultimate “me space.”

There are waterproof, wireless, voice-activated speakers in the bathroom marketplace. Or for a really immersive bath experience, there are shower installations available with a rainshower head, LCD touchscreens, pre-programmed sound and light, and visuals like waterfalls, sunsets — even a crackling fireplace.”

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✨Takeaway: We all have moments when we just want to be by ourselves. When this happens, having a "me space" is useful. Spend some time constructing this tiny hideaway. To begin, consider what you want to do there and what could make it feel more like your own personal place.

✨Reflection: Do you have a “me space?” If you don’t what would you want it to look like?

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