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Meditation Rooms Emerge as Luxury Homes’ Newest Retreat

Some luxury homes are adding rooms made for quiet and rest.

These rooms can be used for meditation, reading, journaling or simply taking a break.

They do not need expensive equipment or elaborate decorations.

What matters most is keeping out noise, phones, clutter and distractions.

Oprah Winfrey has a small garden teahouse where she reads, meditates and relaxes.

Reports say R. Madhavan has a meditation room in his Mumbai home.

Gisele Bündchen shows that people can meditate anywhere, even without a special room.

Designers suggest using warm materials, soft smells, natural light and comfortable textures.

The main luxury is having a private place that does not demand anything from you.

Key facts

Emerging feature: Meditation and rejuvenation rooms are becoming a luxury-home design trend.
Primary purpose: Offering a private retreat from noise, technology and visual clutter.
Oprah Winfrey’s space: A garden teahouse at her Montecito estate used for reading, meditation, journaling, tea and naps.
R. Madhavan’s residence: Reports describe an approximately 4,182-square-foot Mumbai home reportedly valued at around ₹17.5 crore.
Additional features: The reported Mumbai residence includes a private library and hydroponic garden.
Design priorities: Privacy, natural light, acoustics, warm textures, restrained scent and limited technology.
Alternative spaces: A garden pavilion, reading room, yoga space or unused corner can serve a similar purpose.

firstpost.com · 1 week ago