Mind Your Space, Babe: How Design Can Boost Your Mental Wellness
Hey roomies—Roma here, your friendly neighborhood designer-slash-therapist-without-a-license (but all the vibes). Today, we’re talking about something close to my heart—mental wellness through design. Because, let’s be honest, your space isn’t just where you live. It’s where you reset, recharge, cry over that last episode of Bridgerton, and dance with your coffee mug at 7 a.m.
So let’s get into it: how to turn your home into a sanctuary for your mind, body, and slightly dramatic soul.
Declutter = Detox
Self-care at home doesn’t always mean bubble baths and silk robes (though, yes please). Sometimes it’s as simple as making sure every item has its place. When your space is organized, your brain can finally breathe. Think of it like mental Feng Shui—every pile of laundry you conquer is one less piece of chaos shouting your name.
Start small: clear your counters, give your keys a cute dish, and banish that “I’ll deal with it later” chair. (We all have one.) Organization is therapy disguised as productivity.
Rituals That Refill You
Creating rituals is like telling the universe, “I’m worth slowing down for.” I love designing small luxury stations—like a coffee bar, a tea counter, or even a crystal nook—for those tiny daily moments that ground you. Add texture, scent, and light to make them feel special.
A marble tray with gold spoons, a chic kettle, maybe even a candle that smells like you have your life together. That’s not just décor—it’s daily joy design.
Design the Feeling, Not Just the Look
Every space should match the emotion you want to feel in it. Your TV area should be the warm hug of your home: informal, comfy, and totally snack-approved. Your office? A temple of focus with pops of motivation. Your bedroom? A judgment-free zone of peace, plush pillows, and dim light that says, “Shh…we’re done with people today.”
When your home reflects emotion over perfection, you stop performing for Pinterest and start living for you.
My Favorite Kind of Peace (and Paint)
One of my all-time favorite projects was a spa space I designed for a nurse who worked with my late husband. It was my first commercial design—and honestly, my therapy in motion. I got to bring in polished, painted concrete floors (yes, my obsession), soft neutrals, and calming light. It was healing, not just for her clients, but for both of us.
Another love of mine? Children’s spaces—but elevated. I believe kids deserve rooms that grow with them, not out of them. Whimsy, but make it timeless.
Final Thought: Your Space Reflects Your Spirit
Your home should whisper back to you, “You’re doing great.” Every candle, corner, and cushion can play a role in your mental wellness journey. You deserve to feel calm, grounded, and inspired the second you walk in the door.
So go ahead—rearrange, refresh, and romanticize your space. And if you need a little help making it feel like you, you know where to find me: roomsbyroma.com.
Because mental wellness isn’t just in your mind—it’s in your surroundings, your rituals, and your rhythm. And honey, you deserve a space as fabulous as your growth.
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