Why Music Matters in Interior Design

You’ve chosen the throw pillows, layered the textures, placed the candles — but what does your space sound like? Coming this spring, we're introducing Sanctuary Soundscapes — a free collection of playlists designed to hold space for every moment that matters.

We often focus on the visual and tactile when designing our homes, the colour palette, the furniture layout, the lighting. But one of the most powerful and overlooked elements in creating atmosphere is sound.

Just like the restorative benefits of walking in nature aren't limited to the sunlight or fresh air, they're also found in the subtle, grounding sounds: birdsong, rustling leaves, water flowing. Sound, even in its gentlest form, has the ability to anchor us, shift our mood, and transport us to stillness. The right music can elevate a space from styled to soulful, from decorated to deeply lived in.

At sanctuary ekhaya, we believe a true sanctuary doesn’t just look good, it feels good.

And that feeling is rooted in how the space supports all your senses, including your hearing. Music is a bridge to memory, a tool for rest, and a cue for celebration. It holds space when words fall short, and it shapes the way we move through our moments.

Whether it’s the gentle hum of a morning playlist or a soulful groove playing in the background of a dinner party, sound sets the tone for how you experience your space. That’s why we created Sanctuary Soundscapes.

This new offering is a curated collection of playlists designed to accompany your daily rhythms and rituals:

• Morning Light: gentle and grounding

• Soulful Sanctuary: warm, textured, and cozy

• Bath & Unwind: soft, ambient, and restorative

• Sacred Ground: prayerful, reflective, and faith-rooted

• Gather & Glow: vibrant, social, and joy-filled

  
  

Each playlist is handpicked to hold space for moments that matter - free, accessible, and rooted in the essence of what sanctuary really means. Think of Sanctuary Soundscapes as the final layer of your home styling. Music can calm the nervous system, enhance focus and creativity, create connection at gatherings, support healing during quiet moments and reinforce your identity and cultural memory.

In other words, music makes a house feel like home. This offering is born from the same heart that brought sanctuary ekhaya to life. It’s an extension of our mission to help you create spaces that are not just beautiful, but meaningful. Because beauty isn’t just what we see, it’s also what we feel, and what we hear.

While you wait, sink your teeth into our soulful Autumn/Winter eBook a seasonal styling guide filled with warmth, intention, and accessible design.

Download your free copy here.

With love and intention,

Dawn