The Unplugged Home
Large windows, houseplants, and natural materials like wood and stone create a sensory connection to the outdoors, making a home feel more grounding and peaceful. Outdoor spaces are also becoming more intentional, with fire pits, garden nooks, and seating areas designed for relaxation, rather than just being an extension of entertainment space .
1. Spaces Designed for Intentional Living At KBC, the goal is never just to design a room, it's to transform the way people experience home . Entertainment spaces are deeply personal and intentionally designed to encourage moments of joy, conversation, and connection . What "entertainment unplugged " means for today's homeowners: Creating spaces that are free from digital distractions ...
The Digital Detox Barndominium
This concept is not about rejecting technology entirely but about building intentional spaces where digital distractions take a back seat. Let's explore how to design, build, and live in a barndominium that promotes mindfulness, simplicity, and real human connection .
Incorporating intentional routines into unplugged spaces maximizes impact: Morning Ritual: Sunlight exposure, stretching, meditation, or journaling before engaging with devices. Cooking Ritual: Mindful meal prep using seasonal ingredients and analog tools. Outdoor Connection : Gardening, balcony yoga, or walking without devices.
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The Unplugged Collective is on a mission to create screen-free spaces where people can slow down, connect, and truly be present with themselves and each other. Your support helps us bring these spaces to life, making community, creativity, and deep human connection more accessible to all.
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Design Social Spaces That Foster Connection, Conversation & Cozy ...
Transform your home into a hub for connection and memorable moments. From living rooms and kitchens to dining nooks and cozy corners, thoughtful design encourages conversation, intimacy, and fun. Create spaces that feel lived-in, inviting, and perfect for family gatherings, holiday entertaining, and everyday connection .
That's why people have begun creating analog rooms—spaces intentionally free of screens where you can relax and stimulate your mind without being overwhelmed. "We live in a digital world where phones, iPads, TVs, and smart homes are everywhere," says Gladys Schanstra, owner and creative director of Chicago-based Drury Design.
How to Design Living Spaces for Communing With PeopleNot Gadgets ...
Entertainment Unplugged : Creating a Space for Communing Without AI or Even Wi-Fi More people are skipping screens and embracing stylish analog spaces for music, books, games, and socializing By
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