Your home should not only be designed to reflect your style and personality, but it should also be a place for you to relax and get away from it all.
There are many ways you can design your home to function more like a grounded retreat and create spaces for sanctuary. If you’re looking for ways to infuse elements of spirituality into your home, then check out our recommendations below.
Use Natural Materials and Elements
There’s no better way to make your home feel grounded and more connected to nature than by using natural materials and elements in your home design.
Think about using natural stone for countertops, tile floors, or even a wall feature. You can incorporate natural wood in flooring and architectural elements like beams or wall paneling. To add some softness include natural woven materials in drapery and upholstery.
All these materials can be used throughout your home in furnishings as well. For example, we love the Montrose Media Console which has a beautiful natural oak body and stunning marble top.
Mixing plenty of natural textures is a great way to make the space feel warm and welcoming.
Of course, bringing in natural elements means incorporating lots of plants and greenery. Also think about using things from outside – literally like branches, stones, driftwood, and flowers. It’s a great way to bring the outdoors in and infuse your home with the local landscape.
Create a Restorative Color Pallet
Another great way to design a calming and relaxing interior is to use a restorative color pallet.
Neutrals and earth tones are easy on the eye and have a relaxing effect. Think whites, creams, taupes, browns, and muted greens.
If you’re worried using neutrals will result in a boring look, instead of using lots of colors, incorporate a range of different textures and materials for visual interest.
If you want to add more color, consider using soft tones and lighter colors which are more calming than bright or bold hues.
Make Space for Outdoor Living
You can also make your home feel more grounded and connected to nature by creating more spaces for outdoor living.
This will depend on your lifestyle and how much outdoor space you have but can be done in different ways.
If you love entertaining outdoors, think about installing an outdoor cooking and dining area. You can also create a lounge area outside, to gather with family and friends.
Or maybe you want to install a pool or hot tub to enjoy swimming and relaxing in your backyard.
Incorporate Natural Movement Inside and Out
It can be easy to overlook but another way you can make your home feel more grounded is to incorporate elements of natural movement. You can do this both inside and out.
For example, think about installing a fountain or water feature to have both the sights and sounds of flowing water. Studies show that having access to water can help improve our mental health.
Or maybe you want to introduce a fire feature that adds a sense of natural movement to a space. Curl up outside around a fire pit or fire table or feel cozy inside by a fireplace.
If you have a good spot for it, try hanging a hammock outside. Gently sway and relax while you read or take a nap.
Something as simple as using light and airy drapery against open windows can create a natural sense of movement inside.
Incorporate curved furnishings to create a feeling of movement indoors. Also, make sure your home has a nice open traffic flow so it doesn’t feel too confined or chopped up.
Create Spaces for Self-care
One important aspect of making your home feel like a retreat is to ensure you have spaces for wellness.
You can create a space in your home for yoga or meditation. Or create a comfortable reading nook, if you like to unwind with a good book.
Consider transforming your bedroom into a retreat with plenty of softness and textiles.
Or if you love to pamper yourself, turn your main bathroom into a luxurious home spa.
The options here are endless. Having a dedicated wellness space (or spaces), will allow you to create a routine and promote self-care while making sure you can escape and get away from any stress in your life.
Embrace Local and Vintage
A great way to make your home feel more grounded is to embrace local and vintage design. Purchase materials and furnishings from local artisans and craftspeople. Or use natural materials in your home design that are from the local region.
It may require a little more time to hunt down the perfect pieces, but it will allow you to feel more connected to your local environment and community. As well as support and celebrate local businesses.
If you’re having trouble finding the right piece for a space, consider upcycling, by giving something old new life.
Include Plenty of Storage
Clutter is one of the ways your home can feel messy and chaotic. To reduce clutter make sure you have plenty of storage options.
Again, this can come in many forms from shelving, consoles, and nightstands to stylish baskets and trays.
Hiding away clutter is an easy way to make your space more organized – resulting in a calmer feel.
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