Your Villa - Desert Cities - June-July - 2022

How wellness is driving all things home improvement When you think about your health, eating well, exercising regularly and getting adequate sleep likely come to mind. What you may not realize is the dramatic influence your spaces have on your overall well-being, mentally and physically. This means for good health, you need to take a closer look at your home. Three big ideas are driving wellness home design: 1. Spaces have a profound impact on health. The lighting, air quality, materials, layout and countless other factors influence people on physical, mental and emotional levels. These considerations should drive a project from concept to completion. 2. Expectations for home and work have changed dramatically, thanks to the increase in remote work and hybrid schedules. Homes need to become workplaces, and now, workplaces need to become more like home. 3. Designing for well-being isn’t just about the now. It’s increasingly about understanding long-term needs. With more homeowners looking to age in place, homes need to stay beautiful and usable for evolving needs. If these points resonate with you, consider how wellness design can be incorporated into your home. Wondering where to start? The kitchen and the bathroom are two primary spaces that provide ample opportunity for making improvements that not only provide an updated aesthetic, but also support overall well-being through functionality and health-focused enhancements. For example, a simple shower can be transformed into a multisensory space that helps you rejuvenate or relax, depending on your needs. Another important wellness aspect of the bathroom may not be quite as glamorous as the shower, but it is equally important when it comes to your health: the toilet. You can easily enhance your existing toilet with a new bidet seat that helps keep you clean when it really counts. The kitchen is another space where wellness improvements can benefit the whole family. From stylish, ergonomic chairs to strategic lighting that features task and ambient lights, there are many improvements that can enhance your health. Wellness in home design is poised for growth as people prioritize their health. Visit Kohler.com/Living to explore products and perspectives that explore the meaning of well-being, look at how the built environment impacts health and offer ideas for creating spaces that support greater wellness. D E S I G N + B U I L D BrandPointContent.com edited by YourVilla Sta • Every green is customized • Endorsed by numerous PGA Senior Tour Pros • Virtually maintenance free • Family enjoyment - Entertain friends • Play areas, Bocci courts, Dog runs, Etc. • Locally owned & operated by Jeff Fairfield CALL JEFF FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 760.275.7866 email: jfairfieldswgreens@yahoo.com www.palmspringsgreens.com I mprove Your Short Game SYNTHETIC GRASS LAWNS AND PUTTING GREENS 22 | YourVilla Magazine