January Series: Day 13: Flipping the Script on Healing Homes

January Series: Day 13: Flipping the Script on Healing Homes
13 Lucky charms for Building a Healthy Healing Home
We are on day 13 and when it comes to the number 13, some see doom and gloom. But not us! We're flipping the narrative. Thirteen isn’t unlucky—it’s unexpected, it’s transformative, it’s the magic in the messy middle of creating a healing home. Building or redesigning a home with health and well-being at its heart is about shifting perspectives and embracing opportunities where others see obstacles.
Here are 13 lucky elements of creating a healing home, guaranteed to make you rethink what luck—and a healthy home—really means.
1. Natural Light—Your Daily Dose of Sunshine
Let the light pour in! Exposure to natural light regulates your circadian rhythm, boosts your mood, and creates spaces that feel warm and alive. Skylights, sheer curtains, or strategically placed mirrors can work wonders in amplifying your home’s brightness.
2. Plants: Nature’s Healers
Plants are natural air purifiers! From snake plants to spider plants, greenery doesn’t just detox your air; it nurtures your spirit. Plus, tending to plants is an act of mindfulness.
3. The Magic of Minimalism
Healing doesn’t thrive in clutter. Clearing away the unnecessary brings focus and calm, creating an environment that’s as breathable as it is beautiful. Marie Kondo your way to better health!
4. Air Purity for a Breath of Fresh Luck
A healthy home begins with clean air. Invest in quality air purifiers, regularly clean your vents, and embrace VOC-free paints and materials. Every fresh breath is a win for your well-being.
5. Lucky Layouts: Spaces that Flow
Feng Shui or not, a well-planned layout can feel serendipitous. Open spaces encourage connection, while cozy corners give you sanctuary. Aligning your furniture to maximize flow makes your home feel like a personal oasis.
6. Water as Wealth: Hydration Everywhere
Healing starts with the purest foundation—water.
7. Lucky Colour Palettes
Ever notice how some spaces just feel good? Colours can shape emotions—blues for calm, greens for vitality, and warm neutrals for comfort. A healing home plays with colour to invite positivity and balance. There is soon much research out there about the impact of colour on wellbeing.
8. Soundscapes that Soothe
Healing isn’t just about sight and touch; it’s also about sound. White noise machines, water fountains, or a curated playlist of calming tunes can turn your home into a haven. See our blog on designing for the 5 senses #Day05 and #Day 06
9. A Personal Sanctuary Space
Every healing home needs a designated retreat—your lucky spot. Whether it’s a reading nook, meditation corner, or yoga mat, A space on a table to make something, create a space that’s entirely yours.
10. Healing Materials: Think Natural
From bamboo floors to organic cotton linens, the materials in your home play a big role in its energy. Choosing sustainable, toxin-free options is a win for both your health and the planet. We need to learn a little more about what we are putting in our homes and the impact it has one us. If you want to know more check out the @Declare Lable
11. Lucky Kitchen Choices
Your kitchen is your wellness workshop. A layout that encourages meal prep, plenty of fresh ingredients, people being together and tools that make healthy cooking a breeze are the best kind of luck you can design into your home.
12. Light the Way with Lucky Glow
Lighting doesn’t just set a mood—it sets a tone for health. Embrace dimmers, warm LED lighting, and candles to create spaces that support relaxation and sleep.
13. The Power of Personal Touches
Healing homes are deeply personal. Photos, art, or keepsakes that make you smile add energy and meaning to your spaces. Never underestimate the luck of love-filled decor.
Lucky Lesson: A Healing Home Starts with Intention
The luckiest thing about a healing home is how it reflects your intention to care for yourself and others. Every choice, from the paint you pick to the furniture you arrange, becomes a symbol of self-love and mindfulness.
Day 13 reminds us: Luck is what we make it. By flipping the script and focusing on creating a home that heals, you’re taking one of life’s supposed unluckiest numbers and transforming it into a sign of growth and good fortune.

