Top Tips To Make A Holistic Home
By Ana Zuravliova
In almost every breath when exploring interiors, we talk about how spaces look, but what about how they make us feel? Yes, homes are at their best when styled beautifully with well-chosen furnishings, colours and fixtures; but if they don’t make us feel happy or comfortable, they have in some way failed. Today, we’ll be looking at holistic interior design, the benefits it can bring to your home, how you can enjoy it, and the peace it can add to your life!
What is holistic interior design?
The primary consideration of holistic interior design is wellbeing, the mind, and the soul. Pulling ranking over the mere aesthetic of an item of homeware is how it makes us feel and whether it promotes mental wellbeing.
Sometimes described as an “energy-based practice”, holistic interior design can assist you in creating a space that helps you unwind following a long day. In a world with ever evolving technology, creating a space with balanced energies and a simple approach to wellness is an easy and effective way to find inner peace.
Preparing the foundations
Before tackling advanced décor, start with the basics: colour, texture, shape, and light. These elements set the mood and harmony of a space. Choose colours that promote calm, textures such as linen or velvet for comfort, and shapes, especially in window furnishings, that enhance style while controlling light. Once the basics are set, create a physical or digital mood board to visualise your ideas and bring your home’s vision together.
Calming colours
Introducing a sense of calm into a space is a core component of holistic interior design. While you can add to this with gently clinking windchimes or aromatic incense, you should not overlook colour for your holistic home. Here, neutral tones reign supreme. Classic shades such as brilliant white and soft warming creams work as an idyllic foundation for a holistic space, but you don’t have to avoid other colours. Regenerating hues of soft natural greens, dusky pinks and warmer shades of grey will work as soft supporting shades.
These colours can be introduced into your space via a range of items from rugs to paints and furniture, but don’t forget your soft furnishings. Colours such as cream, natural green and dusty pink are at their best when they are used with fabrics that have a bit of texture. Linens and wools will help the space feel more comfortable and peaceful and with the right colour they’ll realise their full potential.
Look to cream cushions, green curtains or green Roman blinds, and pink lamp shades for inspiration. You can also learn more about the role of colours in interior design in our Psychology Of Colour blog.
Engage all your senses to enhance holistic interiors. Introduce soothing aromas with scented candles, diffusers, or plug-in fragrance devices to create a welcoming atmosphere. Incorporate textures like leather armchairs, velvet curtains, or linen cushions to make spaces tactilely inviting. Sound can also impact wellbeing: play calming music or use smart speakers, and consider noise-absorbing Roman blinds to minimise external disturbances, especially in bedrooms. By attending to smell, touch, and hearing alongside colour and layout, you create a truly multi-sensory, restorative home.
Holistic room layouts
Improving a room’s holistic feel does not mean making it bare. Keep spaces tidy to create a relaxing environment while still enjoying gadgets and furnishings, as long as everything has a purpose. Remove or store items you do not need to reduce stress and enhance the room’s harmony.
Electric blinds can be used to make your home more holistic too. Removing the need to manually raise or lower your roller, double roller, or day & night blinds, motorised blinds can be programmed to move at specific times removing yet another thing to do from your mind.
Find the perfect spot to relax in
Even if you don’t have a dedicated relaxation room, you can create a calming corner anywhere. Start by positioning a comfortable chair near a window to benefit from natural light. Sunlight not only improves mood but also supports sleep and overall wellbeing. If privacy is a concern, consider blinds that filter light while maintaining discretion, such as Illusion blinds, wooden Venetian blinds, or Day & Night blinds. These options allow you to adjust light levels throughout the day, creating a space that is both private and regenerating.
Harness the power of light
Light greatly influences mood. Natural sunlight enhances wellbeing, while carefully chosen artificial lighting softens spaces. For sleep and restorative rest, consider blackout blinds or specialist linings. Even small corners can become a calming retreat with a comfortable chair, natural light, and filtered window treatments.
Add your personality
While research, mood boards, and design trends are helpful, don’t forget to make your home uniquely yours. Integrate personal touches like heirlooms, artwork, or quirky accessories. A holistic space is not just visually pleasing—it reflects the inhabitant’s personality and promotes genuine comfort and happiness.
Refresh your home with seasonal updates. Let fresh air in whenever possible to re-energise a room; if privacy is a concern, delicate voile curtains or Illusion blinds balance sunlight and discretion. Introduce seasonal colours like pale blues, natural greens, powdery pinks, and soft yellows to uplift your space and support mental wellbeing. Clear clutter to create open, calming spaces, and bring in indoor plants, from Jade Plants to Peace Lilies, to connect with nature. Position plants near natural wooden furnishings or Venetian blinds for a harmonious, restorative effect. Finally, maintain restful sleep by using blackout linings or blinds to block unwanted light.
Don’t compromise on comfort
As we’ve said, every item in a holistically themed space needs to have a purpose, but comfort is just as important as funky gadgets and soft colours!
One of the easiest ways to improve your comfort at home is by adding quality home accessories, in particular cushions. Cushions look stylish and can be used to add supporting pops of colour to a space, but most importantly, they can make you feel comfortable. Placed on sofas, armchairs and beds, cushions can help you relax and forget the world for a moment. At Blinds Direct, all our cushions are made by hand here in Yorkshire to the highest standards.
Making sure your home keeps warm and cosy will also make it a more holistic space. To do so, add a free thermal lining to any new curtains or Roman blinds from Blinds Direct. The thermal lining will help you keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Afterall, a space that’s too hot or too cold can hardly be holistic.
Ensuring your home is as welcoming and relaxing as possible is important for every reader. To make sure you find the perfect additions to your home to improve its holistic power you can order up to eight free samples from the website!
