Top Tips To Make A Holistic Home

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.

Holistic room layouts

Improving the holistic credentials of a room doesn’t mean it has to be spartan. Keeping a space neat and tidy will help you curate a relaxing environment, however you can still enjoy plenty of gadgets and furnishings, everything just has to have a function.

Sometimes, a cluttered space filled with unnecessary items can increase our feelings of stress and discomfort so be strict with yourself and ask, “do I really need this here?” If the answer is no, you can either bin it, recycle it or put it away in a cupboard until the time comes when you may need it. By keeping everything tidy and in its place, you’ll be able to improve your relationship with the holistic elements of your home. 

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.  

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.