Interior designer Amy Krause shares how thoughtful design, infrared saunas, and personalized wellness spaces are transforming the way we live.
Wellness is no longer reserved for spas, resorts, or fitness studios. More homeowners are bringing restorative experiences into their everyday spaces, transforming traditional bathrooms, home gyms, and underutilized rooms into personal wellness retreats.
We spoke with Amy Krause, Founder and Principal Designer of Amy Krause Design, an award-winning interior design studio specializing in kitchens, baths, and whole-home renovations, to explore the growing influence of wellness-focused design and how infrared saunas are becoming part of the modern home.
A New Perspective on Wellness at Home
Today’s homeowners are looking beyond beautiful finishes and luxury amenities. They’re prioritizing spaces that promote comfort, relaxation, and a greater sense of wellbeing.
As Amy explains:
“The conversation is no longer only about what goes into the room. It is increasingly about what the room gives back to them.”
From natural lighting and heated floors to improved indoor air quality and thoughtfully integrated wellness technology, design is becoming more intentional. Rather than focusing on one standout feature, homeowners are seeking environments that complement their routines and enhance everyday living.
This shift reflects a growing interest in proactive wellness, with greater attention to recovery, stress management, sleep, and longevity.
Bringing the Spa Experience Home
As wellness tourism and luxury spa experiences continue to influence residential design, homeowners are looking for ways to recreate that same sense of relaxation and restoration at home.
For Amy, that often means finding creative opportunities within existing spaces.
In one residential project, she transformed an underutilized closet into part of a beautifully integrated guest bathroom featuring a Clearlight infrared sauna. Conveniently located near the homeowners’ gym and connected to a guest suite with access to the pool deck, the space offers a private, resort-inspired experience for both the homeowners and their guests.
“A sauna placed wherever it happens to fit is simply an amenity. A sauna planned as part of the architecture and the way people will actually use the surrounding spaces becomes an experience.”
The result is more than a luxury addition. It’s an inviting wellness environment that makes relaxation feel like a natural part of daily life.
The Evolution of At-Home Recovery
Home wellness spaces are expanding beyond traditional fitness equipment to embrace a more complete approach to recovery and self-care.
Infrared saunas, cold plunges, red light therapy, and other wellness technologies are increasingly being considered alongside home gyms and fitness studios.
“The old home gym asked, “How will you work out?” Today’s wellness space also asks, “How will you recover?””
In Amy’s featured residential project, the homeowners incorporate their Clearlight infrared sauna and a cold plunge into their post-workout routine, creating a convenient transition from movement to recovery.
This growing interest in combining wellness experiences reflects a larger shift toward making restorative practices more accessible, personalized, and consistent.
Creating Spaces That Support Everyday Rituals
A successful wellness space isn’t necessarily the largest or most elaborate. It’s one that feels effortless to use.
Amy emphasizes the importance of designing around the homeowner’s actual habits, considering everything from privacy, lighting, and ventilation to towel storage, shower access, and the flow between wellness activities.
Even an overlooked corner, unused closet, or outdated bathroom feature can present an opportunity to create something meaningful.
“The best wellness spaces reduce friction, support consistency and make people genuinely want to use them.”
Whether incorporating an infrared sauna into a primary bathroom or developing a dedicated recovery area, thoughtful planning ensures that wellness features feel integrated rather than added as an afterthought.
The Future of Wellness-Focused Living
Looking ahead, Amy anticipates wellness becoming an increasingly important consideration from the earliest stages of home design.
Flexible layouts, integrated technology, and dedicated spaces for movement and restoration may become more common expectations rather than exclusive luxury upgrades.
For homeowners, the value of these spaces extends beyond potential resale appeal. It’s about creating a home that supports their lifestyle, evolves with their needs, and offers opportunities to unwind every day.
As Amy beautifully summarizes:
“Ultimately, the future of wellness design is about creating a home that feels better, works better and can adapt to the people living there.”
Design Your Own Wellness Sanctuary
From thoughtfully integrated infrared saunas to complete at-home recovery experiences, wellness by design is redefining what it means to feel at home.
Explore Clearlight Infrared Saunas & Wellness Solutions and discover how you can bring restorative wellness into your everyday routine.
