Embracing nature as a remedy.

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Dayhouse Studio is an interior design consulting company integrating biophilic design, neuroaesthetics and functionality to connect people with nature and self-care.

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Inspired by nature, we empower health, performance, and well-being with our most fundamental tool: connection.

As a research-backed firm, Dayhouse brings the health benefits of nature, physical activities, music, social support, relaxation, and more. Our multifaceted and tailored approach designs restorative environments around client-specific health needs.

Dayhouse enables clients to receive the same health benefits experienced outdoors while enjoying their indoor environments by implementing diverse lighting strategies including natural light, views to nature, biomorphic patterns, plants and fresh flowers, natural materials, sounds and smells from nature and other features. Our unique and proprietary process puts mental, physical, and environmental health first.

Dayhouse is changing the way our clients and our communities interact with indoor landscapes by bringing us back to our roots. Welcome home.

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Our Values


Healthy Living

Nature-Centric

People-Focused

Pleasure-Cultivating

Uniquely Creative

Evidence-Based

Holistic

Meet Our Team

We’re a team of interior designers and researchers who are grounded in sustainable practices and evidence-based research. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, we work locally and virtually, serving clients around the globe to improve your health and well-being.

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Dorothy Huntsman

Founder


Dorothy Huntsman is the founder of Dayhouse Studio, an interior design firm using biophilic design to connect people with nature and self-care. Her multifaceted approach to creating sustainable and health-focused interiors integrates aesthetics, functionality, and multidisciplinary research. Dorothy's award winning designs have been featured in Utah Style and Design, as well as The Best In Awards for IIAD-IC. She is known for her "sophisticated, yet playful designs". She is the editor-in-chief of Dayhouse Living Magazine covering topics at the nexus of design, nature, health and sustainability. Dorothy holds a B.A. from Columbia University.

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Dr. Grzegorz Bulaj

Science Collaborator


Dr. Grzegorz (Greg) Bulaj is the founder of OMNI Self-care LLC, a health promotion and education company, specializing in evidenced-based information about self-care. He is also an Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah. The main goal of his cross-disciplinary projects is to bridge self-care and health care. He has published over 130 peer-reviews articles and book chapters, and he holds a PhD degree in biochemistry from the University of Wroclaw, Poland. He serves as an editor for Dayhouse Living Magazine.


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Lily Huntsman

Communications

McKenzie Lunt

Social Media Manager, Editor Dayhouse Living, Junior Designer

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