10 Design Elements That Will Make You Feel Calmer

Your home should be a retreat. Let these pieces set the mood.

A soothing, restorative home is one that comforts the body and the soul. To make yourself (and those around you) more physically comfortable, look to the world's only bio-responsive fabric, Wellness Textures from Crypton. The brand has long offered thousands of elegant, sustainably-sourced fabrics in textures ranging from plush velvet to natural woven cotton that can be used to upholster ready-made pieces from select national retailers. Available at Kravet showrooms, the patented new Wellness Textures features Celliant® technology that works by reflecting your body heat back as warming infrared energy, boosting the relaxation factor whenever you’re lounging.

Now, onto your mind. Studies show that filling your space with pieces inspired by, or derived from, nature can have a calming effect. To bring the outside in, choose furniture and decor that incorporates materials like natural stone, reclaimed wood, and rattan. Enhance your view by adorning your space with art that depicts nature. Then, you can enjoy the great outdoors—even while you’re warm and cozy on your high-tech couch.

Here are a few serene pieces to get you started.

Perfect for covering a throw pillow or ottoman in a high-traffic space like your family room, Crypton's textured recycled cotton fabric is both spill and stain-resistant. No need to worry about clean-up equals one more reason to relax.

Meet your new favorite resting spot. Kravet's deep-seated sofa is already comfortable—but it's even better when you request a Wellness Textures fabric as the upholstery. Made with Crypton Home Celliant technology, the material offers comforting warmth that makes movie nights more relaxing. Clinical tests by Celliant found benefits from simply sitting on the fabric: More restful sleep, improved energy, even a quicker recovery from that tough gym session.

Take a load off your feet in a chair that feels right at home as an accent piece in the living room or around an elegant dining table. The latte wood base is complemented in goes-with-anything ivory Crypton performance fabric. And here's something to ease your mind: 50- to 70 percent of it is spun from cotton recycled from the garment industry that would have otherwise gone straight to a landfill.

There's no shortage of reasons to flex your green thumb: Research shows indoor plants can lower stress, improve concentration and even speed up recovery from an injury. Plus, you can house your new pothos or snake plant in this sleek ceramic jar that's specially designed to help roots breathe (and make your gardening skills look good).

Fun fact: Just looking at nature can reduce work stress. We dare you not to feel more at peace staring up at this oversized, water-based print enclosed in a white wood frame.

Let there be light. Skilled artisans weave reed, bamboo, grass, paper or jute to create these custom window coverings, which are just sheer enough to bring plenty of sunlight in (a natural mood-booster).

The sleek curved shape of this seat makes a statement whether used as a striking office chair or a pop of color around the kitchen table. You can rest comfortably knowing the luxe velvet fabric is GREENGUARD Gold third party certified, indicating it's sustainable, and has been tested for over 25,000 chemicals. For more options featuring Crypton upholstery, visit Design Within Reach.

Step away from the snooze button. This ultra-modern lamp—ideal for a minimalist bedroom—comes equipped with features to gently rouse you from (and help put you to) sleep. The goal is to reset your body's natural circadian rhythm to set you up for more restful nights and less caffeine-dependent days.

This sturdy sectional—crafted from yellow pine—would be a welcome addition to any living space. Resting on it feels not unlike lounging on an oversized teddy bear. No need to stress over the soothing gray hue, because Crypton's stain-resistant recycled cotton bouclé makes spills a non-issue.

These uniquely shaped decorative bowls finished at Michigan's Holland Bowl Mill are crafted from walnut sourced by Detroit trees that have been cut down due to disease or storm damage. Each vessel is an earthy, one-of-a-kind piece with an interesting back story.

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