I Asked 5 Architects How to Create a Home That Helps Us Switch Off — These Are Their 7 Top Tips

A beautiful living room with a tiled fireplace, a white pendant lamp, curved wall sconces, a wood sideboard, blue art, a wooden chair, a white sofa chair, an armless blue chair, a deep green sofa, a beige sofa, and a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers and books.

Design is ever-changing; always flowing and shifting with the desires of the moment. And as of right now, there is an overwhelming plea for homes to support and comfort the body, mind, and soul, more than ever before. Perhaps it's the city noise we're seeking solace from, or maybe just the hustle of busy days and doomscroll-ed nights.

I asked five architects what we can do to create a home that truly helps us switch off. And the seven ideas to follow are bound to make your living spaces feel less stiff and so much more breezy. From digital detox zones to inspiring your house with the elements, there's plenty you can do to feel completely at peace in your home.