How Wellness Trends From Around the World Show Up In Home Design

At FR Kitchen & Bath, as a luxury kitchen designer and luxury bathroom designer, we understand how important it is to create a sense of peace and calm while designing your bathroom or kitchen. That’s why we’ve found some of the best wellness trends from around the world, according to HGTV, to incorporate into your next kitchen or bathroom installations.

We’ve all heard of Feng Shui, but how does one actually incorporate it into their own home? Feng Shui is all about inviting and creating a sense of positive energy in your home. The easiest ways to do this are by keeping your doorways clear, allowing as much light as possible into your home through windows, never having your back to the door when sitting on your bed or desk, and having artwork to make you think. Just these few easy changes can help create a sense of positive energy and calmness in your home.

Another trend that many have been following lately is the practice of Hygge. This Danish lifestyle is all about family and home. This is easy to achieve by just incorporating a few elements into your everyday surroundings. Try incorporating candles, spending time with your family or friends in those rooms, and even getting rid of any unnecessary clutter.

The 72-Hour Cabin Project is all about creating a space that is yours. This can just be a small, quiet space where you can unplug and destress. It should be open and have lots of light. Making a small adjustment and having this type of space can significantly decrease your stress or anxiety levels.

Similarly, the Dutch idea of Niksen is all about doing nothing. Yes, you read that right. Creating a space where you can simply unplug from all of life's daily stresses and not have any distractions can increase creativity and productivity.