Wellness starts within!
Wellness-led interior design means focusing on how you feel in your home not just how beautiful it looks.
Below are 4 ways to start making your home a sanctuary of calm and comfort.
1) Make your bedroom a haven. Your bedroom should be a place to escape the busyness of the day and a signal to your brain that it is time to unwind, relax and recuperate. Take into account your senses and how your body feels in this room.
When you open your eyes, do you want to see a pile of laundry or beautiful artwork? When your feet hit the ground, do they feel a cold floor or a warm rug? Are your lights dim and comforting, or bright and obnoxious? Think about how your bedroom environment is treating your body through your senses.
2) Every home should have a quiet place to read. Whether it is a chair in the office, a cozy nook within a room, or a floor cushion, you need a quiet place, with an imaginary Do Not Disturb sign, to allow your brain a moment of calm away from the noise and stress of a busy household.
3) Pay attention to how colors make you feel. I did a family room project early on in my career and there was yellow wood everywhere along with a large brown sectional. We changed the colors to white, black, and soft gray. It was such a zen space after the re-design. When someone walked in they could feel themselves breathing more calmly. One of the homeowners said, “I never knew how much the yellow and brown combination made me anxious and stressed. I didn’t realize it until it was gone.”
4) Where will the shoes go? The kids’ coats? Where will you put your purse? Clutter causes stress. I like to add furniture that offers storage, especially at the entrance and exit of the home allowing these critical items to be behind doors and inside drawers. The clutter you first experience when you enter your home creates an energy for you even if you are unaware of it. Your entrance should provide calm, comfort, and a sense of an inviting room giving a hug to welcome you home.
What changes can you make today to design your home sanctuary?
~JC xo