Trending hashtags tell the unfolding design story: #calmingdesign, #warmneutrals, #healthyspaces, #sanctuaryspace, #softwalls. More and more, as designers (and consumers!) understand the impact of design on mental health, calming and soothing design strategies are being implemented in commercial and residential spaces. The idea is to help promote rest, a sense of calm, and relaxation in the spirit of mindfulness. Using design principles to reduce stress and anxiety isn’t a new concept, but there is a clear movement toward warmer neutrals, particularly in the workplace, to bring a sense of calm to commercial settings.
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Warm Greys
Warm grey, with it’s undertones of yellow, red, and brown, will give spaces a space a warmer, cozier fee. Unlike the cooler grey shades with blue undertones (which can be a bit depressing), the warm shades of grey can be very calming and relaxing.
Dependable Beige
With its soft and comforting tones, beige brings simplicity and warmth to spaces. This versatile neutral shade serves as a canvas for creativity, allowing other colors, textures, and visual elements to shine against a soothing backdrop.
The Best of Both Worlds: Greige
Another option for a warmer take on gray, is to go for greige: a combination of gray and beige for a soft neutral hue that balances warm and cool tones. Greige serves as the perfect neutral and can work in cool or warm palettes.
Creamy and Warm Whites with Texture
While stark whites can bring a clinical feel, warmer, creamier whites create spaces that feel relaxing, rejuvenating, and less chaotic. Designers are using textured soft whites to create a comforting tactility.
Earthen Pinks
Earthy, muted, clay pinks offer a sense of reassurance and can create a sense of balance in interior spaces.
Relaxing Wood Looks
Environments with wooden structures are shown to cause a drop in blood pressure, lower the pulse, and have a calming effect. These healing effects are caused by the Biophilia Effect, the idea that spending time in a more natural setting can improve the physical and mental health of the people who live, work, and gather in the space.
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