Designing for Wellness

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September is the international month for celebrating self-awareness and self-care. Self-awareness is important for our mental health, and interior spaces can help promote our general well-being.

As we step into the final quarter of 2024, it is the perfect time to consider how your spaces affect your well-being.

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"Creating a sanctuary within your home is the ultimate act of self-care."

— Unknown

Creating spaces for wellness

Designing spaces for wellness means focusing on how we interact with our surroundings. For example, spaces designed for relaxation, like meditation rooms, can lower stress can lower stress and uplift your mood.

These spaces typically feature a minimalistic design style with soft lighting, natural materials like wood and stone, and soothing colour palettes.

Incorporating elements like indoor plants, soft cushions, natural lighting, and serene artwork can enhance calmness in the room.

This design template can be replicated in our bedrooms and living rooms to create an atmosphere that helps unwind and relax your senses.

To achieve this without breaking the bank, here are some specific design elements you can incorporate to turn your home into a sanctuary of serenity and well-being.

Lighting

• Maximize natural lighting and air circulation to boost your mood and energy, and reduce stress. If you don't have large windows, you can improve natural lighting by placing mirrors strategically in your room to brighten it by reflecting the natural light and creating a sense of spaciousness.

• You can also incorporate soft diffused lighting with floor lamps and lamp shades to create a relaxing atmosphere. Alternatively, consider adjustable lighting solutions like dimmable lights or accessories like candles for mood settings.

Colour

• Use a soft and neutral colour palette with light blues, greens, whites, and beiges to create a serene environment. Earthy tones like warm browns, soft greys, and muted greens may promote tranquillity by fostering a connection to nature.

Biophilia

• Similarly, incorporating potted plants and herbs in your space can give you the sense of being connected to nature and improve the air quality in your space.

• Design styles which incorporate water features fountains like Feng Shui can have a calming and meditative effect, and promote wellness.

Reduce clutter

• Consider minimising clutter and items in your space to promote mental clarity and peace. Minimalist spaces can help to reduce sensory overload, allowing your mind to relax.

• Another way to reduce clutter is by having storage solutions that keep everyday items out of sight, creating an organized space.

Aromatherapy

• Aromatherapy is a holistic healing practice that uses scents to enhance physical and emotional well-being. The practice relies on the therapeutic properties of essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, and sandalwood to help relieve stress, improve sleep, boost mood, and support the overall wellness of the users.    

Decor

Layer your space with soft textures like cushions, throw pillows, rugs, and couch blankets to add depth and comfort to your room. Artwork and decor pieces like zen-inspired sculptures and crystals can enhance a meditative atmosphere in your space.

At Kaleidoscope Living, we offer various design services that can help change your surroundings into a wellness sanctuary.

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