If there is a perfect home design, then it must be a world-famous wellness design. Besides being simply gorgeous, this design is created to make you feel better and live healthier. Your home shouldn’t be just the walls, doors, and furniture. It should be so much more – a space where you can relax and breathe freely. It shouldn’t be a cluttered, anxiety-inducing mess. Instead, it should be your piece of paradise. Such a home is good for your mental and physical health and it’s fostering your emotional well-being as well. You can do a lot of simple things to create a joyous and comfortable home. Here are some of the ideas to get you started!

 

Use healthy materials

If you’re moving into a new home or if you’re renovating, it’s time you’ve thought about the materials in your home. To invoke a sense of calmness and connectivity with nature, you should always go for some healthy materials. Some materials can be harmful to your health. For instance, they might pollute the air in your home. This is the case with flooring, carpets, or cleaning products full of chemicals.

On the other hand, bamboo can be a great option for your home. It’s natural, durable, and, most importantly, free of chemicals. Any material free of toxins will immediately make your home a brighter and fresher space. These materials are especially important if you or someone in your household suffers from allergies.

 

Clean the air

Cleaning the air is always important for your home. You should make sure that there are no pollutants in your home. Viruses and bacteria are rather dangerous, and your family shouldn’t be exposed to them.

For this reason, clean air should be your priority. Energy and heat recovery ventilators are great for these purposes. Thanks to them, filtered air can fill your rooms and refresh the whole house. Along with natural materials, air purification systems will create a perfectly healthy ambience in your home!

 

Sleep well

Everyone needs time to recharge their batteries. Sleep is essential for you to function properly. Not only that, quality sleep will boost your immune system, improve both your mental and physical health, and reduce the risk of some chronic conditions.  That is why you should create a sleep sanctuary – not a bedroom.

Start by getting a high-quality mattress with some sheets made of natural materials. Then, you could invest in light-blocking shades and non-reflective surfaces. This will prevent the light from interrupting your sleep. You should also work on conformity. Get some throw pillows, a weighted blanket and some scented candles to make a heavenly experience in your bedroom.

 

Don’t forget about circadian lighting

Making a healthy home means adjusting it to your body and its needs. There are some things about our bodies that we aren’t even aware of. For instance, circadian rhythm is an important part of our daily lives. Namely, people are in sync with the light and dark. That means that we react to the daily light and dark circles.

Circadian lighting is your way to follow this process and adjust the lighting in your home to the needs of your body. Mimicking the daily light arc could help you sleep and function better. You should adjust the colour of lighting in your home to the conditions outside. Both colour and brightness are important and your body will appreciate this!

 

Consider biophilic design

You don’t have to think much about the ways to incorporate nature into your home. The concept already exists, and its name is biophilic design. If you are a fan of nature and elements such as natural colours, shapes, and sounds, you’re going to love this kind of design. It’ll easily reconnect you with nature and bring wellness into your home.

Earthy colours, fish tanks, a kitchen herb garden, and a gorgeous flower delivery will all be perfect for your biophilic home. Bringing the outdoors in is always a good idea and some plants and pictures of nature will elevate your home as soon as you get them. They are aesthetically very pleasing, and they are known for lifting the mood and lowering stress.

 

Work on the acoustics

Stress comes from everywhere and being exposed to it in large amounts can be detrimental to your health. If you have issues with the noise in your home, it’s time you changed some things. When planning space, acoustic solutions should be a huge concern. You won’t be able to relax inside your home if you just keep hearing sirens or loud animals outside.

Soundproof living spaces could save your sanity quite literally. Good acoustic sound control in a home is necessary! You could do this simply with some acoustic tiles or acoustic clouds. You could also add some rugs to your room. This will also absorb the sound and make for a healthier home.

 

Have your own space

If you live in a house with a large family, you may have little to no time for yourself. However, even though it’s respectful that you sacrifice a lot for your family, you should be aware that this may not be the healthiest way to live. Everyone needs some time away from other people. If you don’t have a place to spend some time alone in your home, make some changes.

You could create a simple Zen zone just for you. You can create a reading nook, a mani-pedi corner, or a meditation room. Depending on the spare space you have and your time and preferences, you could create anything. Make sure to throw in a chair, meditation cushion, yoga mat, and some scented candle and you’ll improve your well-being significantly!

 

Fix living room windows

If you can improve the conditions in only one room of your home, it should be the one you enter the most: the living room. The air quality and the lighting in your living room should be your top priorities and they have one thing in common – the window.

If possible, you should have a large window that will allow natural light to enter your home. You should also have some quality curtains or blinds. These will be perfect since you’ll be able to control the light and adjust it when necessary. Fixed windows aren’t a good idea for the living room. Here, you’ll want some operable windows that will allow you to invite fresh air and add oxygen.

 

Create a fitness room

You don’t need much to feel and look good every day. One thing that will always make you feel good in your skin is exercise. Movement is essential for your well-being. Going for walks is great, but if you have a spare room in your home, you should make a fitness room out of it as soon as possible.

Depending on what you want to achieve and your budget, there are different ways to equip a fitness room. To start, you could throw in some lifting weights and a treadmill. You can then add a dumbbell and kettlebell set, as well as a home exercise bike.

 

Update your kitchen

Besides fresh air, circadian lighting, and quality sleep, you shouldn’t forget that the food you consume affects your health as well. That is why the kitchen should be a mandatory part of your wellness home design. If you love cooking, you’re going to love all of these kitchen-related changes. You can start by painting the kitchen in some natural tones and installing proper lighting.

Then, you could think of ways to promote health in your kitchen. A small herb garden will fill the kitchen air with freshness. Even if you don’t like cooking much, you should put some fresh fruits and veggies on the counter. Put the blender somewhere you’ll notice it and a bottle of water nearby. Hydration and nutrition will keep you strong, active, and healthy!

 

Declutter

Finally, a big part of wellness design is staying away from clutter. You cannot feel well in a messy and crowded space. That is why organising the space you live in is an essential part of this kind of design. You should make sure that your kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedroom are always clean and well-organised.

This is hard to achieve without proper storage options. Make sure to invest in some pieces made of organic materials for storage purposes. Labelling can also help you create a perfectly peaceful home. Make sure to store away everything you don’t need on a daily basis and create space for good vibes to enter your home!

 

Conclusion

Wellness design has a simple purpose – make your surroundings help you live a healthier life. These easy-to-follow steps will bring peace and health into your home in no time. Before you know it, you’ll be waking up relaxed, refreshed, and full of energy!

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