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Designing for Wellness: How Your Interior Shapes Mood, Sleep & Energy

September 23, 2025
Example of a transitional bedroom design in Detroit

When we think of interior design, it’s easy to picture the beautiful part — colors, furniture, lighting, all the pretty details that make a room feel special. But lately, so many of our clients have been asking for something deeper: “Can my home help me feel calmer, sleep better, or even have more energy?”


Our answer is always yes.


We’ve seen it time and again — when a home is designed with wellness in mind, it truly changes the way you live in it. And it doesn’t mean sacrificing style. In fact, the most beautiful spaces are often the ones that quietly support your well-being every single day.


Here are a few ways we love weaving wellness into design.


Let There Be (Natural) Light


Light is such a mood-setter. Morning sunlight streaming into the kitchen makes coffee taste better (we swear by it!) and helps you start the day on the right foot. In the evenings, softer, layered lighting is what makes a bedroom or living room feel like a retreat.


We’re always thinking about how to maximize natural light with windows and mirrors — and then how to create cozy layers of artificial light so a room adapts to your rhythms.


Color That Calms (or Energizes)


Color is powerful. A soft green can calm your nervous system, while a cheerful accent in a workspace can spark creativity. We’ve had clients tell us that once we softened their bedroom palette, they actually slept better.


One of our favorite parts of the design process is helping clients discover their own “palette personality.” It’s not about following trends — it’s about choosing colors that feel like you.


Materials That Feel Good to Live With


Textures play such a big role in how a home feels. Natural stone that cools under your hand, wood floors that warm up a room, linen that breathes easily — these choices don’t just look pretty, they create comfort.


We often encourage clients to invest in honest, long-lasting materials that will age gracefully. There’s something so grounding about living with materials that tell their own story over time.


Flow Matters More Than You Think


Have you ever walked into a home where everything just… makes sense? That’s good flow. When rooms are designed thoughtfully, you don’t even have to think about how you move through them. Life feels easier.


We’ve found that clients often notice it most in kitchens and living rooms. When spaces are laid out to support daily routines, the stress melts away — and that’s wellness, too.


A Story From Our Studio


One family we worked with wanted their home to feel like a sanctuary after long, busy workdays. Together, we created a living space filled with soft neutrals, natural light, and tactile materials. A few weeks later, they told us, “Every time we walk through the door, it feels like taking a deep breath.”


That’s exactly why we do what we do.


Bringing It All Together


At the end of the day, your home should be more than a place you live in. It should be a place that takes care of you. When design supports your wellness — through light, color, texture, and flow — you’re not just creating a pretty space. You’re creating a home that loves you back.


And if that sounds like the kind of home you’ve been craving, we’d love to dream it up with you.


✨ Let’s start the conversation. Reach out here — we can’t wait to hear your story.


As always, thanks for catching up with us!


Xoxo,


Hanna & Tracey