10 WAYS TO SLOW-PROOFING YOUR HOME LIFE

In a world where urgency is currency, the idea of slowing down isn't just appealing...it's essential. And while design is often seen as an aesthetic exercise, it can also be a sensory one...quietly prompting us to pause, breathe and engage with our physical surroundings. Let's delve into 10 simple, soulful ways to slow-proof your home and bring back a sense of calm... a much-needed respite from the urban chaos we're surrounded by

- NEERJA KAPADIA

1 Light a candle (intentionally)

Not just at dinner, and not just for scent. Aslow-living home treats candlelight as a transition tool...right from work to rest and day to night. Pick hand-poured soy candles or beeswax tapers that burn slower and cleaner. For added charm, choose a ceramic candleholder made by a local potter.

2 OPEN A WINDOW FIRST THING

Before you touch your phone, touch the day. Crack open a window, listen to the birds, feel the breeze on your face and smell the world. It's a ritual in rewilding your senses and resetting your internal rhythm.

3 BREW YOUR MORNING DRINK MACHINE-FREE

Whether it’s tea, coffee or or something herbal, skip the “instant”. Use a French press, a kettle or a teapot. Let time steep into your cup as you take a step back, even if just for those few morning moments, and truly enjo y that me-time.