These designs by Anne Michaelsen Yahn include a water feature ( left ) that doubles as a whirlpool spa and meditation fountain , and an outdoor shower ( right ).
TOP ROW : RYAN GARVIN ; BOTTOM : MANOLO LANGIS designed to provide filtration to the entire room — not just for cooking . Refrigerators are also being built with better purification systems .”
If you can incorporate these into the design of your home during the initial architecture phase , optimum results can be achieved as the lighting , heating , air-conditioning and ventilation systems can be planned for . “ Appropriate windows and doors to let nature in while providing protection from sun and cold and noise can [ also ] be specified ,” Michaelsen Yahn says .
However , even a remodel or refresh of a home or partial space can add some of these elements to increase the wellness factor .
“ Overall , wellness-focused design takes a holistic approach to health . It ’ s not just about the physical or mental aspects ; it ’ s about nurturing the entire person ,” Brophy says . “ When you ’ re surrounded by spaces that prioritize your well-being , it empowers you to prioritize yourself , too .” NBM
Adding greenery helps promote wellness through biophilic design , as seen in this project by Brophy .
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