New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- As a wellness writer, I've been to my fair share of retreats. One thing I've noticed is that a beautiful room does not necessarily make me relax. Perhaps the lights are too bright, the air feels stale, or the temperature is off. And then there are spaces where I am instantly at ease. The light is gentle, the sound sits still, and the interiors induce calm. Every wellness space tries to recreate this mood. And one can upgrade their living space by borrowing from them.

"A room starts working on us before we consciously notice its design. The body reads the light, the sounds beyond the walls, the temperature, the textures under the hand and whether the space feels sheltered or exposed," says Jaspreet Singh, general man...