A Conscious Approach to Designing Spaces that Support Wellbeing
At Heveya, wellbeing begins at home, not only in how we rest, but in how our spaces are designed to support us every day. Through our Interior Design Edit, we work closely with designers who share this philosophy, exploring how thoughtful interiors can enhance balance, health and ease.
We collaborate with Valentina Cereda, founder of Energy & Space. Our work together is rooted in a shared belief that design goes beyond aesthetics, shaping how we feel, move and restore within our homes.
Founded in 2017, Energy & Space brings together architectural expertise, ancient wisdom and modern science to create environments that are regenerative and deeply human. Through our ongoing exchange with Valentina, we explore how materials, layouts, light and intention come together to support daily rituals of rest and wellbeing.
Quick Overview
- Understand Valentina’s nature-led design philosophy and regenerative approach.
- Discover why sleep and restorative spaces are cornerstones of her work.
- Learn why Valentina chooses Heveya’s natural latex for non-toxic living.
- Explore the functional and energetic benefits of a latex headboard.
Valentina’s Design Philosophy
Valentina’s work is guided by the belief that our environments directly influence our physical and emotional wellbeing. Her approach focuses on aligning spaces with nature’s frequencies through conscious material choices, thoughtful layouts and the removal of environmental stressors.
By integrating principles such as Classical Feng Shui, Building Biology and Regenerative Design, she creates interiors that feel grounded and intuitive with spaces designed to flow with life rather than work against it.
Why Sleep is Central to her Work
Sleep is a cornerstone of Valentina’s design philosophy. She views the bedroom as a restorative space where the body and nervous system reset each night.
Poor sleep, she explains, is often linked to factors beyond the mattress alone, including toxic materials, electromagnetic exposure and disrupted energy flow. Addressing these elements holistically allows the body to rest more deeply and consistently.
Why Valentina Chose Heveya?
Valentina is highly selective about the sleep products she recommends. Heveya's natural latex mattresses align closely with her values around material integrity, breathability and non-toxic living.
Natural latex offers long-term comfort while supporting a cleaner and more balanced sleep environment. For Valentina, Heveya products contribute not only to physical comfort but also to the overall energy of the bedroom.
Going Beyond Materials: Intention in Every Detail
For Valentina, material integrity is central to how a space performs and feels. In this project, she went beyond standard specifications to ensure that every element of the bed aligned with her sanctuary-led design philosophy.
The bed frame is made from 100% solid wood and finished without the conventional chemical sealants often used in timber furniture. Instead, a natural organic frankincense oil, sourced from trees in Oman, was selected as a wood finish. This choice eliminates the need for synthetic glues, solvents or additives, resulting in a bed frame composed entirely of natural materials.
The same frankincense oil finish was also applied to the solid wood coffee tables within the space. These elements were intentionally introduced to ground the interior and reinforce a sense of calm and stability, supporting the overall sleep environment.
The headboard was approached with the same level of consideration. Conventional upholstered headboards typically rely on polyurethane foam, which is derived from petrochemicals and requires chemical additives. Working closely with Heveya, Valentina explored an alternative by using natural latex as the core material. By incorporating Heveya's natural latex in place of synthetic foam, the headboard delivers softness and comfort while remaining aligned with principles of non-toxic design and material transparency. This thoughtful integration ensures that even the most tactile elements of the sleep space contribute positively to both comfort and wellbeing.
Valentina’s Advice for a Better Sleep Space
Valentina’s key recommendations for improving sleep through design include:
- Choose natural and non-toxic materials wherever possible
- Reduce technology and electromagnetic exposure near the bed
- Position the bed for balance, stability and ease
- Keep the bedroom visually calm and clutter-free
- Treat the sleep space as a sanctuary, not a multifunctional room
For Valentina, better sleep begins with conscious choices. When a space is designed with intention, rest comes more naturally and wellbeing follows.
This Interior Design Edit reflects Heveya's belief that thoughtful design and quality sleep go hand in hand, shaping spaces that truly support how we live and rest.
