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A healthy home environment is essential for mental health and physical wellbeing alike. However, as the temperatures drop and the days shorten, we all tend to retreat indoors, shut windows and curtains, and cuddle up under heavy blankets snacking on comfort food.
While this can be enjoyed for a while, it is important to make creating a healthy indoor environment a priority. After all, the past months have taught us a lot about the importance of taking care of our health. Here are five tips to help you get started and create a beautiful, cosy, and healthy home.
Let Nature In
Strengthening our connection with the natural environment is crucial to improving our health. However, during the winter months, it can be difficult to connect with the natural environment and spend enough time indoors.
So, you should consider letting nature inside your home! There are plenty of alternatives to let nature inside, including decorating with plants, preferring natural materials, and opting for ethical and sustainable items. Lastly, don’t forget to swap your heavy drapes for lighter curtains and let natural light in!
It’s All About Lighting
Whether your home is blessed with large windows or you have to make the most of small openings, there are plenty of ways to make your home environment healthier by creating a luminous atmosphere. Start by investing in Alexa bulbs and smart lighting options.
These allow you to control the lighting throughout your home, which can be an excellent way to create a beautiful atmosphere while avoiding energy waste. Additionally, consider using mirrors and lamps to brighten up your house, promote focus and relaxation, and beautify your decor.
Focus On Air Quality (and Keep Your Home Clean!)
It does not come as a surprise that poor indoor air quality can have serious consequences on the health of the whole family and lead to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. However, during the winter months, it can be challenging to control the indoor air quality of your home.
Some tips to improve your air quality score include opening the windows for at least 10 minutes a day, adding air-purifying plants, regulating indoor humidity, and keeping your home, walls, and windows clean.
Declutter and Test Out Minimalism
Minimalism is not just a decor trend – it is a lifestyle! It allows you to focus on just a few but high-quality items that truly enrich your life. Decluttering your home and testing minimalism is a great alternative to create an indoor space that promotes relaxation, calm, focus, and mindfulness.
Rethink Your Kitchen
Of course, it is a good idea to leave all of your home renovation projects for spring, when the weather warms up and you can more easily air out the house. But there are plenty of ways to make your kitchen a healthier and more beautiful place for you and your whole family – without having to undergo a renovation project!
For example, you can spruce up the cabinet, let fresh air through, and decorate with herbs, plants, flowers, and spices. And, don’t forget the most important part: your fridge! Health begins at the supermarket, so make sure to load up your fridge with fruit and vegetables!
