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How to Detox and Design Your Home for Wellness

July 26, 2018

How to Detox and Design Your Home for Wellness | Style & Life by Susana
Written by Cooper Klein

The magic thing about your home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better coming back.

In recent years, wellness has emerged as an omnipresent trend in our lives. People are oriented towards healthier lifestyles and green practices as a way of becoming healthier and happier individuals.

However, since turning your life around isn’t that easy, you need to surround yourself with an environment that will promote your well-being and inspire you to become your best self.

GO GREEN and CLEAN

How to Detox and Design Your Home for Wellness | Style & Life by Susana

Wellness in your home should be reflected in creating a healthy environment.

Unfortunately, our homes are more polluted than we imagine, with numerous toxins and allergens hiding in the most obvious places.

Thus, for a truly healthy living space, you need to take the first step – cleaning. However, cleaning products that you use are also hazardous, increasing indoor air pollution and affecting your health.

Thus, you should opt for green, healthy cleaning products that don’t contain toxic chemicals.

You should clean your home regularly and meticulously from top to bottom, paying special attention to carpets and area rugs.

You should also go with eco-friendly paint when freshening up your walls. Regular paint contains high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are released into the air through the process of off-gassing.

Switching to VOC-free paint will help you create a healthier home environment where you can focus on your well-being.

PURIFY YOUR INDOOR AIR

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Indoor air pollution is a serious issue that can cause health problems after prolonged exposure. Therefore, it’s essential that you purify your home from airborne toxins and allergens that may endanger your health.

Aside from introducing air purifiers and opting for VOC-free products, you should also introduce a lot of plants that will absorb toxins and release fresh oxygen.

Not only will your indoor air be fresh and toxin-free, but your home will also feel airier and more open.

TRANSFORM YOUR BEDROOM INTO A RELAXATION ZONE

How to Detox and Design Your Home for Wellness | Style & Life by Susana

Your home is your sanctuary and safe haven, but not every room is designed for relaxation.

Your bedroom should be your personal spot where you can leave all your stress behind and take some time for yourself.  For a calming ambience, you should focus on a simple, subtle and beautiful design that exudes comfort.

You should also take your bed into consideration and think about whether it provides you with quality sleep.

Aside from being the focal point of your bedroom, it’s your cosy spot that should provide you with appropriate back support.

If you think it’s time for a new one, you can look for comfortable beds for sale online and you might find a great offer. Keep in mind that a comfortable bed is important for your health, so don’t skimp on its quality because it’s a long-term investment.

CHOOSE HAPPY COLOURS FOR A HAPPY MIND

How to Detox and Design Your Home for Wellness | Style & Life by Susana

Anxiety, depression and stress are highly present in modern society. Thus, you should aim at creating a soothing, serene atmosphere in your home that will fill you with positivity and relaxation.

A simple way to achieve this is to go with a beautiful, open colour scheme. As you probably know, colours can affect your mood and state of mind, so you should choose hues that will make you feel happy, relaxed, productive and positive in your home.

For instance, green and blue inspire relaxation, peacefulness and regeneration, which makes them perfect for your bedroom and bathroom. Bright shades, such as turquoise, yellow, tangerine, red and others, are energising and positive, so make sure to introduce them to other rooms through accent details.

CELEBRATE NATURAL LIGHT

How to Detox and Design Your Home for Wellness | Style & Life by Susana

Natural light is one of the most important elements that will promote your health. Sunlight is essential for a positive state of mind, vitamin D production, bone health and other aspects of your overall well-being.

Maximising natural light in your home can be quite simple. For instance, you can remove curtains from your windows or any obstacles that might be blocking the windows from the outside.

If you really want to bathe your home in natural light, you should consider installing skylights or solar tubes.

DON’T FORGET PLANTS and NATURAL ELEMENTS

How to Detox and Design Your Home for Wellness | Style & Life by Susana

The restorative and soothing quality of nature is important for transforming your home into a wellness hub.

Houseplants and natural materials will bring this quality to your home while also giving it organic appeal.

There are plenty of ways to introduce natural elements to your home, from using plants and water features to implementing wood, stone and organic fabrics.

Designing your home for wellness starts with simple steps like cleaning and purifying your indoor air. Afterwards, you should opt for design elements that inspire positivity, promote your health and have a soothing natural vibe.

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