It’s difficult to justify self-care on a tight budget. Although cathartic, spas often cost a pretty penny. But it’s costly for good reason; the benefits of a healthy body and mind are endless.
One thing you can do to prioritise your health and wellbeing is focus on design that brings wellness to you. Here are three ways that you can promote wellness in your space through design.
Eden-esque Design
Walking through Powis Castle in Wales and observing the ceilings, I couldn’t help but think about the references to nature. The ceiling had flora and fauna as plaster of Paris motifs and the gardens boasted plant varieties not common to the UK. Speaking with a member of National Trust staff, I was told that the ceiling was referencing the garden of Eden.
Whether you’re the king of a castle, or common folk, the desire to connect with nature is innate and has been expressed through design since its very conception.
In a practical sense, this also explains the growing desire for botanical design that we’re seeing going into 2026. Amber Tunney, horticultural specialist at Cherry Lane Garden Centres, says that tropical greenery will be super popular this year: “For those who want drama, tropical-inspired planting is booming. Large-leaved specimens, layered greenery, bamboo décor, and water features create immersive escapes, while moody solar lighting adds atmosphere. This lush look is even influencing indoor plant styling.”
Feminine Design: Soft, Natural & Playful
French Bedroom, the women-owned and led British bedroom soft furnishings brand is tackling just that with their recent collections.
“We create bedrooms that are both beautiful and restorative, championing femininity to enable women to have a room of one’s own,” Georgia Metcalfe, Founder and Creative Director of French Bedroom, says. “Designed by women, for women, every piece of furniture and each accessory is thoughtfully chosen to support wellbeing—creating spaces that soothe the senses, restore the spirit and allow women to retreat, reflect and truly rest.”
If you’re looking to make your room feel like a sanctuary without the fuss of plants, an earthy colourway is a great way to do so. A colour that dominates their design is sage green, soft, natural and playful depending on what collection they’re presenting. Their design is unapologetically feminine and prides itself on soft, English and French patterns and motifs.
Minimalism: Noise Cancellation Design
Other than creating a biophilic home, there are other ways to produce a tranquil atmosphere at home.
It feels counter-intuitive to use minimalist design to draw you to nature. Nature is loud, vibrant and textured. But the goal of minimalism isn’t to draw you towards nature; I’d argue that it’s to take you away from the unnatural. Keeping it minimal allows for focus on the terrarium in the corner of your room or the sound of rain outside your window.
Despite the backlash they’ve received, Cloud Dancer is a calming colour. By using neutrals, you’re forced to be more intentional about design through textures, layering, placement and compartmentalisation.
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