This “Home of Holism” is a masterclass in circularity and material health, featuring a curated selection of sustainable textures and a meditative, neutral palette.
Moving through the Victorian villa, the design prioritizes wellness and sensory experience—from the seamless use of Tadelakt plaster to the integration of natural light. It is a built reflection of Louisa’s philosophy: creating spaces that not only look beautiful but actively support the health and energy of those within.
In this exclusive film series with Bauwerk Colour, Louisa Grey takes us on an intimate tour through her Victorian home in London.
“Circular Salutogenic Design is about creating interior spaces that allow humans to live in harmony with the planet and themselves,” Louisa says. The materials used in Home of Holism are conducive to this idea; they are non-toxic and sourced directly from the earth to promote groundedness, improve concentration and reduce stress. These materials were also chosen for their fundamental benefits, such as water resistance and heat generation, further enhancing the Circular Salutogenic nature of the design. “Living holistically means considering not only how materials look and feel but how they perform to keep a home or workspace running,” Louisa says.
House of Grey’s collection with Perth-based limewash paint company Bauwerk, ‘Silence’, features in Home of Holism, exemplifying how these kinds of materials are inherently good for human health. “Made by using a variety of natural bases, the collection provides a healthy alternative to widely available chemical-based paints,” Louisa says. “They have this very sympathetic and sensitive finish. The colour is just the most sublime colour; very calming,” she adds.
Louisa’s and, by extension, House of Grey’s ethos around work-life balance and how it influences our well-being are embedded in Home of Holism’s design. Like everyone around her, Louisa’s life is an amalgamation of many things – she’s a designer, a working mother, a business owner, a friend, a family member and a colleague. She based Home of Holism on this idea of a holistic life, aiming to reveal the full spectrum of her and House of Grey’s practice.
“We wanted to shape our own healthy workspace that went beyond aesthetics to enhance our daily lives,” Louisa says. “We aimed to create a comfortable home and work environment that people could look forward to coming into each day and leave feeling inspired and energised.” This stems from House of Grey’s rejection of ‘burnout culture’, a symptom of which can be the need to escape one’s day-to-day life. Instead, Home of Holism exists to show people that it is possible to build a life that you don’t wish to escape from. “I wanted to create a sense of just being – of stopping,” Louisa says.