Creating a home interior that promotes wellbeing involves designing a space that enhances your mood, reduces stress and promotes a relaxed way of living.
So, let’s explore some key principles and practical tips to help you achieve this.
1. Calming Colours
Opting for calming shades like whites, creams, light blues, and soft greens can make a huge difference to the mood of your room. These base colours have been shown to reduce stress and create a peaceful ambiance so make ideal choices for peaceful rooms like your bedroom and lounge. Meanwhile, earthy shades like terracotta, soft brown, and olive green can be used in kitchens and living spaces for a more grounding, balanced feel.
2. Natural Light & Fresh Air
Sunlight is known to improve our mood and increase positive energy as well as regulate circadian rhythms, so always try to maximise the amount of natural daylight coming into your home during the day. Position seating, desks and tables near windows, open your curtains or blinds as soon as you wake up and leave them open as much as possible until it’s evening. Proper airflow is crucial for good indoor air quality. Open windows when possible if you’re at home or use air purifiers to keep the air fresh and allergen free. Incorporating plenty of green houseplants also helps to oxygenate the space.
3. Connections to Nature
Integrating plants, flowers, or even small indoor gardens will not only improve air quality but also provide a sense of tranquility and calm. Using natural materials in your interior will also help to connect your space to nature. Wooden furniture, stone tiles, and natural jute rugs contribute to a grounding environment that feels nurturing and wholesome. Incorporating gentle water elements, like a small indoor fountain, can also create a soothing soundscape.
4. Reduced Clutter
A clutter-free space at home helps towards mental clarity and reduced feelings of stress and chaos. Try to keep your surfaces clean and clear, and store items out of sight when you’re not using them. This is often easier said than done, especially if you have young children or pets, but try and aim for a weekly or bi-weekly clear up so that things don’t get out of control. Little and often is what’s needed when it comes to de-cluttering.
5. Minimalistic Furniture & Fittings
Choosing minimalistic furniture with clean lines promotes ease and flow in a room. One of the advantages of new homes, like ours, is that everything is brand new, clean and modern, meaning you can enjoy all the benefits straight away.
When it comes to arranging furniture, avoid overcrowding and consider the direction of natural light and views when arranging pieces. Creating different zones for different activities can also help to promote a space designed for your wellbeing. A quiet corner for reading, a meditative space for yoga and a functional work area can all help establish boundaries and improve focus.
6. Emotional Connections
Your wellbeing could be significantly improved if you surround yourself with objects, photos, artwork and colours that have positive emotional significance. This could be a piece of artwork you love, a cherished image of a memory you experienced, or a colour that evokes positive feelings.
By integrating these elements thoughtfully into your home, you can create a space that enhances your physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance—transforming your interior into a sanctuary of wellbeing.