Designing Spaces and Places Word Logo
CONTACT
Designing Spaces and Places logo white
CONTACT
go-back-icon Back to all articles

SOUL SPACE – START 2026 WITH BALANCE

We are well into 2026, with February edging up fast. February is the perfect time to start, by the way… my personal opinion is that January is for contemplating, reflecting, and finding your way into the new year — along with all the dreams, expectations, goals, and to-do lists. It’s about figuring out what to keep and what to say goodbye to, so the year ahead has no chains — you know, those things that can hold you back and distract you from reaching your destination of living out the dreams and goals that have been given to you. Speaking of our homes — is yours a balancing, beautiful retreat… YOUR SOUL SPACE? Well, it should be. For everyone, home should be a safe space of beautiful balance. Did you know our home is a great place to start when it comes to achieving our dreams and passions? Our home can provide the space for those dreams to become a reality, as well as a retreat from the busyness of life. It is where our mind, body, and soul can rebalance and be refuelled. If your home is not feeling like a balancing retreat or soul space, set yourself up for a great year. De-shackle first within your home and turn it into a calming, balancing haven.



10 Tips to get you started:

Step 1.  Grab a note pad and pen

 

 

Step 2. Walk outside and walk into your home from the street or foyer

 

  • Take notes of what you don’t like
    • It may be as simple as something broken that needs repair or throwing away
  • Travel through your entire home writing down these items that don’t resonate with you
  • One small item that annoys you can trigger thoughts in the wrong direction.  So don’t put it off get rid of things that don’t serve you – Release and receive.

 

Step 3. Fix what is broken that you want to keep

 

 

Step 4. Donate, sell or throw away items that don’t resonate with you (even if it was a gift if you don’t like it – get rid of it)

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NOW HAVE A CLEAR SLATE TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING...

Step 5. Consider and write down the spaces in your home and how you want to use them functionally.
Step 6. Consider and write down how each space should feel reflecting on the activity that will happen in the space-should it have a calm vibe or………. For example a study, artists retreat, meditation room, guest room etc

Step 7. What will you need in the spaces to make them functional and suit their desired use?

 

 

Step 8. Now what do you love in colours and what do you hate with a passion

 

 

Step 9. Measure the spaces so you are aware of what will fit in the space so you can select pieces with the right size and proportion

 

 

Step 10.  Source the items or discuss your spaces with our Design Team.  We can assist with setting up your soul space right from step 1 or from whatever step you want some input.

Back to blog page