Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. In the ever-evolving landscape of design, a critical theme is emerging — designing for wellness.
Whether that means a home gym, a plunge pool, a prayer room, a steam room, a dry sauna or just painting an overarching sense of calm with colour and materials, this year’s wellness trends encourage us to slow down, reconnect and embrace balance. “People are wanting their homes to be sanctuaries where they can come home to a space and unwind from their busy lives. Since COVID, people are really thinking of their homes a little differently and realizing that making spaces in their homes that they can utilize for wellness is much more economical than say paying for a gym membership,” says designer Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs.
He notes that built-in saunas and wet-rooms are becoming very popular, especially within the context of spa-like ensuite spaces and as an accompaniment to the home gym experience. “It’s really all about using the home to its full capacity,” says Velji. Wellness is about design and amenities, but it’s also about the intangibles — it’s about how a space makes us feel and how that in turn affects our physical, mental and emotional health.
Certainly, plenty of light is a big part of wellness, as is a sense of tranquility and peace. A case in point would be Baywest H.
