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Your piece of peace

A quiet space doesn’t have to be big to provide spiritual regeneration

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INTERIOR designer and author Nate Berkus says many of his clients are devoting spaces in their homes to “wellness, tranquillity and serenity”.

Celebrity patrons, including his friend Oprah Winfrey, often request spaces for silence and reflection, such as craft places, reading nooks, writing corners and yoga, prayer and meditation rooms.

You can create one of these in a corner of a room by closing it off with a screen. Roller doors are also popular in creating zones in homes. If you have outdoor space, shesheds and man caves have made a big comeback – or a small space on a patio can become your yoga area.

Even a set of headphones and a chair in a quiet spot will do.