Sarah Barnard offers a compassionate approach to interior design for individuals living with anxiety. As a WELL and LEED accredited designer, she applies trauma-informed principles to create restorative environments that support emotional regulation and minimize environmental triggers.

Sensory Retreats & Quiet Zones: Dedicated safety nests, caves, or nooks using sound-absorbing materials can help provide refuge from external overstimulation.

Acoustic Softening: High-performance acoustic treatments and soft textiles help reduce noise and echo, contributing to a peaceful auditory environment.

Predictable & Intuitive Layouts: Clear, unobstructed pathways and organized spatial planning help to reduce visual noise and cognitive load.

Secure & Smart Home Integration: For greater peace of mind, discreet, voice-activated security and home automation systems help users monitor and control their environment.

Layered, Dimmable Lighting: Customizable lighting systems can seamlessly transition to maximize individual comfort.

Circadian Rhythm Support: Maximizing access to natural daylight paired with automated, warm-spectrum lighting in the evening can help stabilize sleep-wake cycles.

Non-Toxic & Scent-Free Materials: To help prevent sensory overwhelm, the studio prioritizes low-VOC, non-toxic materials and fragrance-free protocols to ensure a healthy, neutral olfactory environment.

Soothing & Grounding Palettes: Personalized color stories can help create a visual atmosphere that promotes tranquility and emotional stability.

Biophilic Stress Reduction: Living plants, natural light, and organic textures like stone and wood provide a grounding connection to the natural world.