Everything You Need to Create a Pinterest-Worthy Emotional Escape Room

If you have enough space to create a lounge-y corner — complete with a pillowy chair to sink into — by all means, go for it. But if you're like most people, your bed will be the softest spot in the room. To create a comfortable space for resting, it's best to have a headboard. This whitewashed Paxberry Queen Panel Headboard ($460) attaches to a standard metal bed frame and, with its detailed medallion pattern, immediately makes a room look more inviting and calming.

If you want to add a floor cushion for meditation, go for it. But before you do, consider how a supportive mattress (like this Ashley Sleep Gruve 14 Inch Memory Foam Queen Mattress ($900)) has a few advantages over a cushion. First, it doesn't pick up dust bunnies like a cushion does. Second, you'll use it for at least seven or eight hours during any given 24-hour period. And finally, you can truly stretch out on a bed. Cushions look cute, but they can't compete in comfort.

Your emotional escape room should make you feel, well, however you want it to feel — and color has a huge impact on our moods. Need to de-stress? Look for soothing neutrals and calming blues. Want to bring out your inner sunshine? Choose a cheerful butter yellow or pink. Your local hardware store has literally dozens of paint colors, or you can order a Clare Paint Swatch Kit ($14) in a variety of color families.

For sensory regulation, there's nothing like sinking your feet into a plush rug. This NuLoom shag rug ($219) is super soft, available in five colors, and adorned with cute tassels for extra style. You can't step on it without feeling a little more cozy.

Do you feel best when you're listening to a guided meditation? Maybe some ambient music? White noise? Whatever your favorite sounds may be, streaming them is easy with this Sonos Roam speaker ($179). Although it's small, it has excellent sound quality — and better still, it's portable. So when you're ready to leave your emotional escape room, you can take one key component with you, wherever you may go.

Scent has a remarkable effect on the way we feel. Light a candle, burn incense, or spray a nontoxic air freshener to help you feel your favorite vibes. Another excellent option is an oil diffuser such as this Vitruvi Stone Diffuser ($123). Add your favorite essential oil blend, fill the container with water, and plug it in. Within minutes, your room is filled with fragrance that encourages you to breathe in . . . and breathe out.

To make sure your escape room is an escape and not, you know, a reminder to do chores, keep a basket or two on hand. You can use them as laundry hampers, catchalls for pillows and blankets, and even a planter for faux houseplants. Made of natural materials, this two-tone Handmade Cotton Woven Basket ($45) will help you keep your space tidy — and with a tidy space comes a clearer mind.

If you're not already a plant parent, consider your emotional escape room the opportunity to "adopt." Caring for a living thing can become an opportunity for self-care, simply by forcing you to slow down for a moment. This potted Red Anthurium ($39) adds a splash of color and, crucially, is very easy to keep going.

Whether you feel like cuddling up with a pillow or screaming into one, you're going to need pillows. Look for a throw pillow or two in colors and patterns that make you feel good. This Block Shop Kite Pillow ($85) is printed by hand, using an unconventional yet soothing combination of hues.