Your family home is your haven – the ultimate sanctuary to return to after a busy day and a place to unwind and relax over the weekend.
To create the ultimate happy and healthy home, Plantation Homes' design studio manager, Di Gaffney, shares her tips and tricks to help amplify the wellness of all family members by prioritising healthy and sustainable home habits.
Maximise air quality and ventilation
Simple acts like cranking open windows in your home have a big impact, as you are encouraging good air circulation and getting rid of built-up airborne pollutants.
“For soft furnishings, consider using natural fibres such as wool and cotton, avoiding those that have been chemically treated with pesticides. Use your exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen to minimise moisture and mould development. Also, consider minimising use of carpet or regularly deep cleaning carpets to get rid of nasty bacteria.” Di adds.
Go green with plants
“From the swiss cheese plant and the rubber plant, to the maidenhair fern and the peace lily, the last of which featured in NASA's list of best air purifying plants, living greenery can help filter the air in a room whilst simultaneously creating a lovely ambience to any space,” Di says.
Plants provide a wonderful sense of calmness and brightness to your home and are a perfect decorating feature to personalise any room. The humble plant can also remove volatile compounds from the air, including ozone and carbon dioxide.
Consider solar panels and double-glazing
Installing solar panels and having double glazed windows are just two of the ways that you can reduce your electricity bills and also reduce your carbon footprint.
Di says, “Double glazing adds thermal resistance, with its added layer of insulation, and reduces the amount of heat escaping outside and maintains a more constant temperature inside.”
“As a valuable renewable energy source, solar power reduces the carbon footprint, and you can enjoy cheaper electricity.”
What are your healthy home habits?