148. Let's Talk Designing for Energy & Well-Being: Holistic Interiors with Gala Magrina
Description
Gala Magrina — holistic interior designer; host of Going Beyond Spaces with Gala; creator of the Beyond Spaces methodology and a six-week online course for designers.
Gala traces her path from visual merchandising at Diesel to a holistic design practice rooted in meditation, modern feng shui, WELL, and Vastu. We unpack yin vs. yang rooms, the five elements in everyday selections, why science is finally catching up to ancient building wisdom, and how wellness real estate and client expectations have reshaped our work since 2020. Gala also shares a transparent, less-is-more billing philosophy that prioritizes healthy materials, reuse, and right-sizing over endless purchasing.
Connect with Gala:
Instagram: @GalaMagrinaDesign
Podcast: Going Beyond Spaces with Gala
Course: Holistic Interior Design for Designers (launches each September; join her list via website)
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Laura Thornton is the principle designer of Thornton Design Inc, located in Kleinburg, ON. Since founding the company in 1999, Laura has been committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients. Thornton Design is an experienced team of creative talents, focused on curating beautiful residential and commercial spaces in the Toronto, Ontario area and beyond. Now sharing all the years of experience with other interior designers to create a world of collaboration and less competition.
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