From climate-friendly vacations and pilgrimage retreats to biohacking, Americans spend about $5,300 annually on wellness.
This quest to feel good in body, mind, and spirit has given rise to at-home wellness spaces: special rooms or areas within the home specifically designed to support mental and physical self-care routines.
So, be it a quiet space for meditation, yoga, pampering oneself, or doing art, this interior design trend can help you create your own home sanctuary where you can find the inner zen.
Consider your needs
While you may initially like the idea of a wellness room that can accommodate any and every wellness practice, your space will be more purposeful and effective if it’s designed to suit your individual needs. So, for example, do you want the space to primarily function as a home gym? You’ll then need to think about how to store your equipment.
Strong shelves can hold weights, while yoga mats and foam rollers can be stored in tall baskets. Or, do you need a quiet space to meditate, read, draw, or journal? You can then think about adequate seating — like a cozy armchair, chaise longue, or large, supportive floor cushions.
Maybe you also want a massage table for rejuvenating massage sessions. Of course, your space can be designed around multiple wellness practices if needed. Just be careful not to cram it full of stuff as clutter is anything but relaxing.
Hang beautiful pictures of nature
In a study by Vrije University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, people who kept pictures of nature at their desks experienced lower levels of stress as a result.
Nature pictures activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which helps your body rest and relax — so they’re perfect to decorate the walls in your wellness space. If you have a favorite natural landmark — like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, or the Great Barrier Reef, for example — look for beautiful photographic wall art to hang.
Also remember to frame your pictures so they stand out even further, as well as to protect them from dirt, dust, and damage. For example, a Scandinavian-style solid oak frame will complement any nature scene, and also add subtle warmth and texture to the room.
Use sound to de-stress
If desired, install acoustic panels to soundproof your space. Acoustic panels block unwanted ambient noise, which means they can create real peace and quiet within the room.
You therefore won’t be disturbed by loud family, neighbors, or noise from the street. Glue panels up on the walls to create a relaxing mood or use the soothing sounds from Tibetan singing bowls for meditating and stress-relieving from time immemorial. Look around and see what’s possible for a unique space that makes people relax.
Play them to release gorgeous, deep tones that relax body and mind. Wellness spaces are a huge interior design trend that can help you prioritize self care. So, take time to design a room that suits your own wellness goals, and you’ll have the perfect sanctuary to relax and unwind in at home.
