You spend up to two-thirds of your life in your home. Have you considered the impact it has on your wellbeing? All it takes is just a few changes, and you can improve your health, mood, and even your relationships. The first and most important step to take is to declutter and clean. You’ll be surprised how much a cluttered and hectic living space can affect your emotions and mental state. Once you’ve done that you’ve got a better idea of the space you’ve got to work with and can get on with creating a healthy home for you and your family. Here are 7 changes you can make today.
Add More Lighting
Lighting can have a huge impact on a room. It can make it feel drab and dreary or warm and bright. Change a light fixture in a room and be prepared to be amazed. Installing dimmers allows you to alter light levels, depending on your mood and needs. Task lights can be used for reading and up-close work. LED bulbs are much more energy efficient. A room can also be made lighter by the things that are in it. Replacing kitchen cabinet doors, for example, can brighten up your kitchen and make it look fresher. Check out your options by visiting cabinetdoorsnmore.com.
Combine Textures
This is a popular designers trick, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it. Mixing soft and hard elements creates a balance. For example, if your sofa is angular you can soften up the edges with a fluffy throw. If you’ve got chairs that are soft and slouchy pair them with a hard-edged glass coffee table.
Add Pops of Color
Accessorizing with accent colors saves the expense of completely redoing a room. Add color with bright cushions, drapes, and rugs. If funds are limited, try making cushion covers with some of the trendy fabrics in your closet.
Bring Nature Indoors
Plants can be a very beneficial addition to a room as they help to remove toxins from the air, increase oxygen levels, and indoor humidity. If you’re a believer in Feng Shui, plants can also balance the energy in your home and foster a sense of harmony.
Improve Indoor Air
The levels of indoor pollutants are worrying high. They can be as much as five times higher than outside. This is due to the chemicals used in products you use in the home and in synthetic home furnishings. Natural fabrics and fibers are nontoxic, comfortable, breathable and often last much longer.
Go Green
Make your home a healthier place by ditching the toxic cleaners. There are far more natural ways to keep your home clean. Vinegar and water, together with a few drops of an essential oil can leave your home clean and fresh smelling.
Leave Your Shoes at the Door
Introduce a no-shoe policy, and it’s going to help keep your home healthy. All sorts of chemicals and other nasties are brought in on your boots and shoes. Leave all the bacteria and chemicals outside the front door. Leave a basket of slippers near the front door ready for you to wear and keep your feet warm on a chilly day.
