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These last few years have been a "bit much." They've made us rethink many things, including taking care of ourselves mentally. Here are some trends you'll see this year that you might like to look into.
Calm Zones - “Carve out a space for peaceful moments. Find places in your home with natural light, comfortable textiles, and set the mood for meditation, listening to music, or reading a book, anything for you to decompress.”
Embracing Everyday Rituals - Creating a wellness-focused environment can be as simple as paying attention to routines and turning rituals into something to be savored and enjoyed. Whether it’s by using special dishes for your coffee, lighting your favorite candle, or creating a soothing playlist to help you wind down for the day, Stark says these “little extra steps” can support well-being while helping embrace the present.
Personalized Organization - Utilize a mixture of both open and closed storage that works with your home’s color palette to add to the overall design aesthetic. Choose beautiful baskets, trays, and more to corral your items in a way that is pleasing to the eye and your overall sense of serenity.
Smart Home Technology - Shifting the focus from handheld smart devices to technology that actually aids in unwinding can help your home lean into the new digital age.
Natural Materials - The use of natural materials, like stone, natural woods, linen, jute, and cotton, and earthy neutral colors provide both a calming and grounding environment
Connection to the Outdoors - Larger windows and even more doors than before that allow a direct connection to the great outdoors. Focus on outdoor spaces, whether a porch, balcony, garden, or backyard, that draw you in and are comfortable enough to stay awhile as a response to our human need for connection to nature.
Soothing Palettes – warmer neutrals, greens and blues.
(BHG)