Friday, January 16

The Rise of the Home Wellness Retreat

From infrared saunas to magnesium baths, Australia’s top designers say wellness spaces are redefining home luxury. “The wellness centre is the new home cinema,” says architect Bronwyn Litera of Litera Design, noting a surge in demand for saunas, plunge pools, and recovery zones. Interior designer Louise Walsh adds that calm, sensory-focused interiors—featuring warm lighting, timber, and natural stone—are helping homeowners create sanctuaries that nurture both body and mind.

Sound healer Kim Williams of Frequency Lab believes wellness begins with design intention: “Colours, sounds, textures and scents communicate with your nervous system.” Read the full story, “Leading creatives on designing home spa sanctuaries for everyday wellness,” by Bethan Lacoba at Homes to Love.