We know how important a proper screen break is for our mental and physical health. Looking up and away from the screen and relieving eye strain is essential as part of our overall work day wellbeing. This is why the trend of creating a digital detox space in your home is one that many remote workers are embracing.
We have talked in different issues of the magazine, and in The Design Brief about zoning your workspace or using different areas of your home for different tasks. It allows you to move around and switch your environment, which can help with creativity and productivity. Have you considered one area that is device free? A space where you can switch off the digital noise and focus on you and your thoughts. It could be dedicated to wellbeing, or for work that doesn’t involve a screen.
Think a calming space for reading, writing, creative thinking, planning, dreaming, researching. It may be a simple chair, or you may have the luxury of a separate desk or table where you can go to journal and get the creative juices flowing.
What you need to create a digital detox space
This is really a sanctuary. This is not your main work desk where you have monitors and laptops. Think about what the purpose of this area will be. Will it be for wellbeing, for relaxation, for creative work?
Think plants, cushions, lamps and ambient lighting. You may include a yoga mat or towel, or you might want a cosy chair and a place for special items, precious photos, a vision board or other inspirational images that will fuel your creative process.
The process of innovation requires moments of collaboration but as talked about in this article, high achievers also require quiet periods of reflection. You can use this space to write with a pen, think without notifications or digital distractions.
Inspired by Pantone’s colour of 2025, which is Mocha Mousse (a colour for warmth, comfort and indulgence), we look at some ways you can create your own digital detox sanctuary in your home.
A digital detox space with cosy elements
- Book nook idea – a cosy space to curl up
Add plush floor cushions, throws and lamps and you have yourself a snuggly spot for reading.
Inspiration from Feathr.com - Deuce beige stripe woven cotton ticking
A lovely fabric for soft furnishings. Add sophistication and pattern to your space with another interior trend, stripes.
The Stripes Company, £29.50 - Set of three mocha coral and shell art prints
Beach-themed art prints for the wall in a warm coffee hue.
Beach House Art, £177 - Porto rust wool throw
Colour, softness and texture with this cosy throw in a warming rust shade.
Country Mouse, £79 - Brushed copper architect task lamp
With an adjustable arm and tilting shade, the brushed copper lamp adds a warmth to your room and cosy glow to your surroundings.
Click Style, £65 - Planner poster
Simply put your favourite planner poster in a frame, write on the plexiglass with the pen, and remove it with soft, wet paper when you want to write again. A reuseable weekly planner on your wall so you stay organised and on track.
Desenio, From $14.97 - Squishbag accent chair in Shearer
A classic, comfy chair with added cosiness from its shearling cover. Perfect for a reading corner.
Loaf, £1225 - Off-white desk tidy pen holder
A geometric pen pot to keep your stationery tidy stylishly. A compact design, ideal for your favourite pens. Get ready to write!
Habulous, £20 - Industrial retro style vinyl record storage cabinet
Designed for a vinyl collection but easily used as unique storage for your home office. Keep paperwork and files organised in this cabinet that would work well in many styles of interior.
Melody Maison, £239.95 - The Midnight Warrior yoga mat
Subtle camo-print quality yoga mat for moments of mindfulness.
Warrior Addict, £75 - Cosy corner with TruGlow® candles
Take inspiration from this cosy corner space decorated with lights and candles
Lights4fun.co.uk, £7.99 - Personalised ‘My Organised Life’ planner
All the pages you need to plan out and organise your time, week by week, month by month. A lovely quality planner embossed in gold foil. Plan, prioritise, set intentions, review your goals, and track your self-care.
Martha Brook, £39.95 - Genoa planter
A rattan plant pot basket to house your larger house plants. Natural materials and rustic in nature, it lends itself well to a feel-good space.
Where Saints Go, £69 - Small seated bronze Buddha
Add calm with these a Buddha statue in a meditative pose. With gold and red tones, it complements the rich shade of mocha mousse and helps create a serene ambience to your space.
Kayu Home, £145
About the author
Louise is an award-winning journalist and speaker who focuses on working from home, remote work and wellbeing. She is the founder of The Homeworker, which is dedicated to helping you thrive when you work from home. The Homeworker publishes articles that are designed to keep you healthy, happy, fulfilled, and more productive in work and life.
