Spiritual/Meditation Vibes

Even those of us who are not particularly religious are likely to have spiritual thoughts in conjunction with our end of year holidays.   How can you boost the “spirituality” of your home?

• Make the intended space a mentally refreshing place to be. Bring in green leafy potted plants and images of nature, either in photos or paintings, for example.  If there is a view of nature outdoors, open the drapes, which during daylight hours will also being sunlight into the space.
• Design biophilically, as discussed in this article.  The natural light and plants mentioned earlier helps with this and do does the use of natural materials, for instance, as will patterns heavy on curves used in flooring and elsewhere.  So does a small indoor water feature with slowly, gently moving water.
• Familiar design elements are likely the best here, not untraditional or novel ones.
• The space features relaxing sights, and sounds, and textures, as discussed in this article, for instance, particularly curving lines in two- and three-dimensions.
• Vertical, tall shapes are better additions to these spaces than horizontal ones as are curvilinear as opposed to rectilinear shapes/forms in general.
• Symmetry also boosts feelings of sacredness as does the impression of being in a secluded space.
• Add something that makes you feel awed—and bear in mind that the same thing can awe you many times. Something can awe because of its size, or materiality, technology, or craftsmanship, for example.