Whether you’re ready to reimagine your home or find a new one, we have our three favorite keys to creating a nourishing home through design. Your physical surroundings have a tremendous impact on your physical, emotional, and mental health. This is why at MOTIV, our comprehensive approach to design ensures that every space is tailored to nourish you—body and soul. 

Key 1: Design a space that aligns with your goals

We’ve all heard the phrase, “dress for the job you want,” but this concept can be applied to many areas of your life. My favorite is to design a space that aligns with your goals. Simple yet profound design decisions can empower you to move closer to your goals every day. For example, if you have a fitness goal, create a dedicated space for your fitness routine. Or, if you’d like to have better boundaries surrounding work, but you work from home, make sure you have a highly functional and organized workspace where you can tuck away your laptop and any papers at the end of the day. 

When you design a space that aligns with your goals, you’ll feel nourished every day as you move toward them. 

Key 2: Functionality that is tailored to you

Creating a highly functional home that is tailored to your unique needs is one of the best ways to ensure your home nourishes you. When your home functions properly, it reduces stress, allows you to be more efficient, and relieves that feeling of constantly having something on your “to-do” list.

Appropriately sized furniture that is not so large that it makes it cumbersome to move or too small to achieve its purpose can make a world of difference in creating a relaxing atmosphere. 

Custom organizational systems, especially in the closets and the kitchen, are critical for functionality. Think of how much time you spend searching that spice cabinet only to have half the contents spill out every time you search for the oregano. Start with one cabinet or closet at a time, and you will be amazed at how nourishing the space feels afterward. 

Finally, when considering functionality, include thoughtful touches that can support you. This could mean creating a charging station in the kitchen for your phone to charge at night instead of by your bedside, or it could be selecting a vase that inspires you to add fresh-cut flowers to the living room console to brighten your mood every day. 

Key 3: A beautiful design that sparks curiosity, wonder, and magic

Never underestimate the power of a beautiful design to spark curiosity, wonder, and magic. Think back to the all-inclusive resort you visited on vacation or the luxury hotel you stayed in for work, and remember that feeling of awe that washed over you. 

What if you could create that exact same experience every time you walked into your home? That is the impact a gorgeous design can have. 

A wallpaper that creates a fun atmosphere and promotes creativity is an excellent place to begin. Then when considering your design, you’ll want to blend layers of fabrics, finishes, and furniture to create a layered approach. And of course, I always recommend considering the principles of feng shui to cultivate a sense of harmony and balance and promote energy flow. 

The bottom line is, if your home isn’t nourishing you, it’s time for a change. At MOTIV, we specialize in creating beautiful homes and spaces that are specifically designed to nourish you. Our Full-Service design option is perfect for anyone ready to take charge of their space and live a life aligned with their vision and goals. Schedule your Connection Call today, and let’s begin the process.