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Ready to Unplug from Everyday Life? Add a Quiet Room to Your Home

If you’re craving a calm, cozy space where you can temporarily escape from your family, clear your mind, and unplug from a stressful day of work, you may want to consider adding a quiet room to your home.

More homeowners, especially millennials, are creating these flexible spaces in their homes where they can meditate, do yoga, or even work during the day. This trend can take the form of a nook, dedicated area, or even a whole room.

Some homeowners are putting them in attics or basements.

“It’s a thoughtfully designed retreat inside the home, created to support mental wellness, focus, and intentional living,” said Brittney Luedecke, interior designer and owner at Signature Styles by Brit in San Antonio, Texas.

What you need to know about quiet rooms

At its core, a quiet room is a sanctuary where you can relax or meditate, read, or even engage in something creative, such as journaling or gentle yoga. It’s basically a self-care zone in your home.

“It could be a flex space, a spare bedroom, a tucked-away home office, or even a cozy nook within a larger room,” said Luedecke.

The goal is to create an environment that encourages unplugging—a space free of screens and full of calming, comforting touches.

“I love that the idea of quiet rooms is catching on,” said Luedecke. “We spend so much time designing spaces to be functional and beautiful. It's refreshing to see homeowners also carving out space that's meant to feed the soul, not just the schedule.”

As homebuyers, especially those who are millennials or Gen Z, continue to prioritize wellness and balance, quiet rooms could become even more desirable. These rooms also have the potential to help homes on the market stand out from the competition.

How to create a quiet room in your home

When it comes to designing a quiet room, the possibilities are nearly endless. Soft lighting, comfortable seating, layered textures, and muted color palettes all help set a peaceful tone.

Rest assured you don't need a huge area. You just have to design effectively.

First, choose a low-traffic space in your home and give it a soft, neutral color palette.

“Think warm whites, sage greens or muted earth tones,” said Nancy Dow, a Tucson, Ariz.-based interior designer at Sierra Living Concepts.

Then incorporate natural materials, such as wood, cotton, linen and wool. Add a comfortable chair or floor cushions, soft rugs, a diffuser, and a few houseplants into the mix.

Don’t forget to clear away electronics and stay away from bright light.

Homeowners who are considering renovating their properties to create a quiet room may want to consider funding the work through a home equity loan.

They may be eligible for a cash-out refinance, which is when your existing mortgage is replaced with a larger one and the owner pockets the difference. Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are another popular option. These allow homeowners to tap into their home equity, only using what they need, similar to a credit card.

“A quiet room can be styled beautifully to fit the personality of the homeowner, whether that's a minimalist sanctuary, a cozy reading space, or a small area devoted to meditation or journaling,” said Luedecke.