It is typical for homeowners to think about the design of their living spaces from a practical and aesthetic point of view. We want our living spaces to both function and look pleasing. While these pursuits are logical and make for wonderful living spaces, they don’t necessarily support our well-being.
Personal wellness is an important aspect of life and it is significantly influenced by the living spaces we occupy. If our bedrooms and kitchens are pleasant, relaxing, and restorative, then we are denying ourselves a form of sanctuary and health. What’s more, this potential isn’t difficult to achieve. Instead, it has simply been forgotten with much modern interior design.
As such, we’re showing you how it can be brought back and how living spaces can help to restore your wellness.
Minimise Artificial Light
We have become accustomed to the illumination of artificial light. It extends our days and permeates every part of a home, from our televisions and lightbulbs to our mobile devices. This ubiquity is not without its effects. Circadian rhythms rely upon regular exposure to sunlight and the blue light emitted from many devices imitates this, tricking the brain into thinking it’s still daytime.
To prevent this disruption, restore your sleeping pattern, and generally help a home to feel more connected with nature, be sure to welcome in natural light and minimise the influence of artificial alternatives.
Separate Professional Spaces
With many more individuals working from home, it is increasingly commonplace for a residence to merge personal and professional spaces. This is not necessarily a good thing and can lead individuals to overwork or feel permanently influenced by their professional obligations.
To remedy this, individuals should consider separating, as much as possible, their professional and personal spaces. Some do this effectively by isolating their work life to outbuildings, such as log cabins, which can become bespoke office spaces that are separate from a central living space.
Embrace Storage
Cluttered living spaces lead to a cluttered mind. If we lack organisation and cleanliness, then we are likely to experience stress and detachment from our homes. The constant need to clean and organise, however, is a chore that can, itself, overwhelm us.
This is where storage comes in. With effective storage designs, maintaining a tidy home can become effortless, helping spaces to feel constantly comfortable and clean, which, as a result, then ensures residents feel clarity and calmness in their own heads.
Embrace Your Colours
The colours of our living spaces affect our moods and should be embraced and avoided accordingly. If we are looking to create a space that is calm and relaxing, it should utilise a colour that echoes these values, such as a green or blue.
Personal favourites should also play a role and it is important for the style of a space to echo individual personality. If living spaces fail to do this, they are likely to leave residents feeling detached from them and never truly at home.
