Wellness by Design | Vibrational Living in the Home

Photography by Carl Schultz

Vibrational living is rooted in key aspects, such as belief in the law of attraction, which states that positive and negative thoughts beget positive or negative experiences. It is also rooted in the acknowledgment of interconnectedness and the realization that raising one’s vibrational frequency improves overall health.

Designing such a home involves creating a living space that supports and enhances the resident’s well-being. The goal is to raise one’s vibrational frequency to align with positive, high-energy states, leading to improved happiness and overall life satisfaction. This is a heady goal for sure, but one that Larsen accomplishes time and again by ensuring that her spaces embody the simple joys of upscale luxury living.

Key wellness aspects considered in the design of a vibrational home include energy flow and layout. The space should be minimalistic—open and uncluttered, allowing free movement and a sense of spaciousness. Natural elements like plants and eco-friendly materials like wood, stone, and organic fibers are essential.

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Natural light should be maximized to create an uplifting environment and interior lighting should be energy efficient to reduce environmental impact. Color is important; Larsen prefers a neutral palette in which art and décor provide added color and interest. Sound is also key. Soothing music or natural sounds enhances the vibrational quality of a home, as does soundproofing—the reduction of noise pollution from the outside.

Crystals and minerals such as amethyst and rose quartz can be placed in different home areas or used in furniture and décor to promote healing and positive energy. Collaborating with the Ted Bradley Studio, Larsen recently designed a beautiful quartz crystal lamp within a selenite base, which is understood to have physical and emotional healing properties. “Curated in a beautiful way, crystals always elevate a space,” says Larsen, who also favors onyx and is believed to have several metaphysical energy characteristics.

Air and water quality are important, as are purifiers and filtration systems. Larsen often incorporates dedicated spaces for meditation, yoga, or other mindful practices. Finally, the homeowner is encouraged to include items of personal significance and positive association.

Photography by Carl Schultz

Larsen also likes to incorporate Lutron lighting systems into her designs. These systems mimic circadian rhythms by adjusting to natural daylight patterns and dimming as the sun goes down, all of which promote better sleep and overall well-being. She is a fan of the “sleep chamber,” blackout bedrooms where television and tech are not allowed. If television in the bedroom is a client’s must, she hides the device in a specially designed footboard from which it rises.

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She is a fan of water, which she feels calms the senses. She’s designed cold plunges and float tanks that are enhanced by salt rooms and infrared saunas, adjacent to what might be movement or wellness studios, tech-free zones and meditation areas where the homeowner can find solitude for the practice of yoga or Pilates.

For those seeking to enhance their living environment, Larsen recommends planting herb, fruit, and vegetable gardens and perhaps adding a juicing station to promote healthy, farm-to-table eating.

“In designing a more intentional home, the key is creating an indoor/outdoor feel where each space flows to the next,” says Larsen. “Whether it’s a desert home or near the water, bringing in the natural environment is key.”