With countless studies demonstrating the benefits of switching off in a digitally demanding and fast-paced world, it’s no surprise that 2016’s major interior design trend is all about detoxing.

 

What is a design detox?

Many of us feel the urge to cleanse ourselves at certain points in our lives. Whether that means enjoying a quiet, meditative break after hosting one too many guests at a family get-together, or taking a Wi-Fi-free holiday to switch off from incessant notifications – a cleansing detox can do wonders for our mood. Did you know that homes can be detoxed too?

In its simplest form, a design detox is about taking your interior through that same cleansing process. This could mean:

Cleansing your home’s colour palette and introducing calmer, subtle shades.

Moving away from noisy patterns.

De-cluttering eclectic interiors and regaining focus and clarity

 

Could a design detox be for you?

If you’re looking to turn over a new leaf and lead a more simplistic lifestyle this year, a design detox could be for you. Transforming your home into a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern day life is not as difficult as it may seem.

Whether you choose to start with just one room or you’re ready to tackle the whole house, here are our top tips for achieving the perfect design detox, one step at a time:

Designate a tech-free space in your home and banish all screens and electronic distractions to other rooms.

Consider your colour palette – can you replace last year’s charcoal greys with warmer, more relaxing hues?

Is the clutter taking over? If so, it’s time to go minimalist, strip away the knickknacks, and pay more attention to form and function.

 

Tell us your design detox tips!

If you’re detoxed your home, we want to hear from you. What approach did you try? Did it make a difference? And what do you recommend?

 

We hope you enjoyed this blog post.