Beautiful Views WELL-BEING TRENDS IN THE HOME
09/13/2022 04:23PM ● By Jackie Turur
Focus on the home, and feeling content in our homes, has never been more pronounced. An impressive 96% of homeowners say it’s important to feel happy in their homes and that they enable them to feel comfortable and relaxed, according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Marvin. This sheds light on another important focus at the forefront:well-being. Creative solutions are emerging where the home and well-being converge—in everything from lifestyle and home design to the structure of living environments.
Well-being manifests itself in many ways within the home, from thoughtfully designed spaces for accessibility to residences meant to be forever homes for multiple generations. The following examples highlight trends being embraced by homeowners to support their well-being—whatever that means for them.
NATURE IN DESIGN
Designs continue to be rooted in nature, as people seek to ‘bring the outside in’ through biophilia and the artful inclusion of nature elements in indoor spaces. Many designs include additions of greenery, natural materials like stone and wood, and nature-inspired shapes, patterns and symmetry.
Spaces designed for self care—homes that are designed (or redesigned) to inspire healthy living, a happy outlook, and a respite from the chaos of life. Physical, mental, and social well- being take a front seat and are realized in creative ways, from a kitchen engineered to inspire healthy eating and a no-excuses fitness space, or a place to escape for a few moments of relaxation.
Increased light— Not only does light make us feel better, but light exposure also plays an important role in a healthy sleep/wake cycle and how daylight affects our inherent circadian rhythms: physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle.
There are countless ways that well-being can be interpreted, through patterns that are emerging across homes like ample light, fresh air, and inspiring views of nature. With more time spent in the home than ever before, we can’t wait to see how well-being continues to manifest in the home in creative ways.
—Article adapted by Windows & Doors By Brownell from Marvin.com blog post “Well-Being Trends In The Home”
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