Meditation Room Ideas: 25 Calm Spaces for Prayer, Study, Reflection
Spend some time in these soothing prayer & puja rooms, drifting away from the hustle and bustle of life
With mounting work stress and a hectic family life, it’s important to take some time off, sit back and relax the mind, body and soul. Meditation, yoga, sleeping, reading or even sitting in a quiet space can help you do that. If you have the luxury of an extra room or even a spare corner in your home, you could consider transforming it into a reclusive sanctuary.
So, if you are thinking of designing a meditation room, here are some ideas to inspire you.
So, if you are thinking of designing a meditation room, here are some ideas to inspire you.
1. This meditation room setup is ideal for some alone time – it’s earthy, warm, inviting and awash in natural light.
2. Serene, quiet and reflective, this woody space can help anyone get into the zone. The large rounded skylight fills the space with diffuse light.
See these serene puja room designs
See these serene puja room designs
3. An attic transforms into a quiet sanctuary: the trompe l’oeil fresco paintings on marmorino plaster walls, the feature wall in polished plaster, the hand-painted floor, the sculpture and the natural elements together create a serene retreat for yoga and meditation.
4. A prayer room at home can be just the right place to spend some quiet time. Here, the white marble shrine and flooring keep the environment peaceful and relaxed.
5. The custom-made perforated screens filter calming diffuse light into the room, while blocking out the distractions of the house. A large armchair offers comfort – ideal for spending quiet hours in meditation.
6. This puja room design with cool stone flooring, ample light and a compact shrine creates a bright, pensive space.
Take a look at these striking puja room designs
Take a look at these striking puja room designs
7. There is an intrinsic meditative quality to nature – sitting in peace, amongst trees lit by daylight, can be deeply relaxing. Here, the minimal colours and prints keep the ambience light and airy.
8. The floor mats look like the perfect spot to reconnect with your inner self. Plenty of cool natural light, the plants filling the arched window niche and the pitched ceiling form a cocoon of serenity.
9. Doesn’t this dainty, immaculate white space remind you of a peaceful spa somewhere in middle of the woodlands?
10. The meditation room pillows and floor mattress offer comfort for long hours of sitting.
11. A soft-toned, calming space like this is perfect for retiring to, on days when life becomes too much and you need to get away from it all.
12. The subdued backlit wall panels and their warm glow create a restful environment – for prayers, meditation or even studying.
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Learn how to light up your puja room
13. The pendant lights and the detailed wall art create a spiritual vibe inside this space.
14. A large room, with low-key wooden flooring and floor cushions, creates a welcoming environment for meditation, yoga or even short naps.
15. This space’s design is impactful. The illuminated walls add a dynamic quality to the otherwise minimal space.
16. Here is a small mandir that accommodates idols, colour and comfort. The glow from the lamp and the gold-toned elements keep the interiors bright but serene.
17. Authentic tatami mats, Asian antiques and shoji screens come together to make a room perfect for calming all senses.
These elements define a traditional Japanese home
These elements define a traditional Japanese home
18. The empty space in front of the bed can be converted into a meditation spot, like in this image. A soft rug placed in front of a large window can become a space for self-reflection.
19. The simple mat, wooden flooring and neutral hues in this room create a clean, clutter-free space that is free of distractions.
20. Rather unconventional, but serene all the same. This spot in the atrium is demarcated but does not feel constrained; in fact, there is an open-air quality to it, thanks to the pebbles and the skylight.
21. This could be the meditation room of a Zen monastery, with its wooden ceiling, soft lighting, neutral flooring and minimal elements.
22. What could be better than a two-in-one hideaway – a reading room and a meditation spot. This room is truly for inner reflection and ‘me’ time.
23. It would be hard not to relax in this nature-filled room. The potted plants, sweeping views of the outdoors and the earthy interior setting makes this a perfect space for mindfulness and self-reflection.
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24. This area next to the stairs is a multifunctional one – great for hosting socials, tea parties and … family meditation sessions.
25. Set close to the garden, this room has all the meditation room essentials: neutral walls, smooth flooring surface, minimal furniture and plenty of natural light.
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How have you designed your meditation room? Share your images and ideas in Comments below.