In pursuit of wellness, today’s clients want their homes to perform double duty—as spas, medical centers or nature retreats. We asked designers at the forefront of the movement to share how they put those lofty ideals into practice. 

Of all the pandemic-era movements that promised to transform the design industry (think: metaverse showrooms, NFT frames), a focus on wellness has emerged as the clear champion. What started as a burgeoning interest in indoor-outdoor spaces, backyard ice baths and biophilic design during the early days of lockdown has ballooned into something far more significant. 

What’s more, wellness remains a top priority for homeowners at a time when many are tightening their wallets. One study found that even as consumers looked to cut back on spending amid broader economic uncertainty, this is the one category where they planned to spend more in 2026. That demand is being matched by vendors and manufacturers, many of whom are racing to introduce health-conscious goods to market. In the process, they’re creating a new class of resources, ranging from nontoxic home materials to high-tech products like health-monitoring devices, red-light therapy beds  and hyperbaric oxygen chambers.