With the craziness of the world around us, it makes sense we're all craving a little more serenity at home — a place that calms us and allows us to unwind at the end of the day. Certain colors can help, or soft furnishings to fall into, but recently I've come across replacing your doors with traditional, flowing noren, a traditional Japanese curtain style.
Though admittedly new to me, noren is a type of curtain long been used in Japanese homes. Traditionally, noren are fabric curtains (most often made of linen) used as room dividers. But in Japan, you'll commonly see them hung at the entrance of shops or restaurants, too, signaling that the business is open.
