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Effects of Interior Design on Wellness

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It is well known that a well-designed space induces feelings of well-being whilst a space that is poorly conceived and designed adversely affects not only our emotional but physical well-being. And recent studies have cemented this knowledge by quantifying how interior design affects the well-being of those who use the space.

Noisy environments affect inhabitants’ peace of mind and can cause anxiety and confusion while poorly designed layouts that are clumsy or difficult to navigate have similar effects.

A space that is designed with thought results in an atmosphere that can be restful or energising, helping the inhabitants reach a state of mind that is conducive to the activities that take place within the environment.

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Medical facilities need to give mind to ensuring that patient areas allow for rest and recovery, with rehabilitation suites being designed to energise and motivate. Office buildings that fail to meet the socialisation and personal needs of staff will soon fall behind counterparts which include a lounge/eating area away from the workstations. Schools and other academic institutions with quiet areas for study soon reap the rewards of careful, thoughtful design and planning, with students achieving greater successes and maintaining lower stress levels while building self-esteem. And conversely there needs to be consideration given to privacy, with inhabitants of a space able to have privacy when needed. A lack of socialisation and/or privacy will equally lead to stress reactions in occupants.

Colour is also something that merits serious consideration, as the colours chosen for a space have a major impact on the mood and wellbeing of the inhabitants. Soothing, warm colours aid restful sleep, healing and meditation, while cooler, more active colours wake the senses and demand action. An incorrect colour choice can make an otherwise restful bedroom impossible to sleep in or cause drowsiness in an environment which demands action.

Consideration needs to be given to the correct lighting for each room. Rooms that have no natural light can cause stress if inhabited for long periods of time also have adverse effects on well-being.

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Heart rate and blood pressure have been found to be affected by environment and it is vital that each space is designed to maximise its intended function. Positive stimulation in an environment will allow for the best possible use of each space, while a space that is too stimulating, in terms of lighting, colour and sound, can lead to inhabitants suffering from stress while at the opposite end of the spectrum apathy, depression and plain boredom can occur.

A well designed, thoughtfully decorated space will aid occupants achieve their aim at the same time as maximising well-being, while poor design will hinder results and result in decreased well-being.

Top Ten Reasons to Double Glaze Your Home

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You know that double glazing is more energy efficient, and that you can cut down on both heating and cooling costs. But there is still something holding you back from reglazing your home.

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Here are our ‘top ten’ reasons to make the choice for double glazing:

  1. Protection! Double glazing has two panes of glass that provides your home with extra protection from would be intruders who would prefer to move on to a home with only single pane windows which is much easier to get through.
  2. Noise! If you live near a busy road or rail track, or even under a flight path you will be delighted at the level of noise reduction offered by professionally installed double glazing. Statistics have shown noise reduction to be up to 70%. Even the everyday sounds of neighbours cutting grass and children playing outside with be reduced instantly, giving you more peace and quiet in your own home.
  3. Added value! Double glazing has been proven to add value to your property and make it more appealing to future Online pharmacy buyers.
  4. Health! Many homes have issues with condensation which can lead to mold and mildew problems. Protect your family’s health by installing double glazing that eliminates that problem.
  5. Safety! If you have children or pets who play indoors you can rest easy knowing that a bump against double glazing reduces the risk of injury dramatically. Toughened and laminated glass is impact resistant and also ensures that there won’t be lethal shards of glass if there is a breakage.
  6. Low Maintenance! Most double glazing is installed in uPVC frames. You don’t have to repaint the frame and your frames won’t rot over time, needing replaced, due to weather.
  7. Life saving! The fire resistance quality of uPVC framed windows is one of their best features. Fully flame resistant they will not combust in the event of a fire.
  8. Environmentally Friendly! Not only do they help you reduce your energy usage, and carbon footprint, but they are fully recyclable and help prevent harmful emissions into the atmosphere.
  9. Comfortable! The heat of the summer and the chill of the winter won’t be able to affect the interior temperature of your home as much. You will be able to control your home’s environment much more effectively and save money as you do.
  10. Durable! Our extensive range of beautiful windows is perfect for homes that are exposed to extremes of temperatures, high winds or the ocean air. They won’t deteriorate over time and very effectively keep out sneaky draughts.

Decorating Ideas for a Good Night’s Sleep

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Getting enough sleep each night is something that everyone can benefit from, but unfortunately not enough people take full advantage. This is because our bedrooms have become places to watch TV and engage in a variety of activities that have nothing to do with sleep.

In addition, the bedroom is often not decorated or properly equipped to encourage sleep, which means that we get less of it and our health will suffer. Fortunately, there are some simple, yet effective decorating ideas that will help encourage getting a good night’s sleep.

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Lose the TV: One of the biggest inhibitors of sleep is the TV set, so remove it from your bedroom. The knowledge that the TV is there will often prevent people from getting enough sleep at night, so removing it to another room is highly recommended. This is also true for many of the electronic devices as well, including your smartphone or tablet. Other than the alarm clock, a device that may generate soft, relaxing sounds or music is about the only acceptable device that should be allowed.

Dim the Lights: Let the sunshine in the daytime be the only bright light that enters the bedroom. Using lights of lower wattage will not only create a more relaxing atmosphere, it will also save on your electric bills as well. If you do need a bright light for cleaning, then have a separate switch for that.

Cool Colors: Decorate your bedroom with colors that are cool and relaxing. Blues, purples and darker colors bring that sense of calmness that helps you get to sleep even faster. You can also add warmer hues, but make sure they are neutral in nature to create that sleepy environment. Soft peach, yellows and greens make an excellent balance of colors.

Remove the Clutter: A clean room free of clutter helps calm the nerves and clear the mind. Identify and get rid of all the clutter that is in your room. One way is to purchase storage units that fit into your closets so that you can maximize the space that is available. Keep the area around your bed clean as well which helps to bring that sense of clarity and calm.

Keep it Clean: There is something about a clean smelling room that makes sleeping a more pleasurable experience. Probably because that if something didn’t smell right, then the temptation to clean it may keep you up. Adding a pleasing fragrance also helps as will cleaning the linens on a weekly basis. The more that can be done to keep things smelling clean, the better and more restive the sleep will be.

Decorate to Your Tastes: A wonderful way to help get to sleep is imagining yourself in a place where you would like to be. A faraway island, along the beach, in the mountains and the like can be quite restful. By adding this decoration to your bedroom, you can then focus on what helps get you to sleep at night.

These are just a few ideas on how to decorate your bedroom in order to produce a better night’s sleep. Anything that can create a more restive, relaxing atmosphere will certainly help aid your slumber.

A Surround Sound You Can Snuggle Up To

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Imagine snuggling up at night on your cozy pillow as you settle in to watch television. You cut on your favorite show and your pillow starts talking. This is definitely a surround sound that you can snuggle up to.

What is a Wireless Pillow Speaker:

A wireless pillow speaker comes in two padded speakers that insert into your pillow. These speakers provide comfort and good sound quality. You can easily use this in place of a high dollar surround sound system in any bedroom of your home. Two speakers give you the same effects of other systems without the additional cost.

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Advantages:

  1. Quiet- Using these speakers in your pillow will allow you to keep the volume of your television down. If you live in a small home or close to the bedrooms of the rest of the family, this can be a great advantage to using this device. It allows you to hear everything going on in a show without having to cut the sound up too high.
  2. Comfort- This sound system provides comfort to you as you sleep. This allows you to fall asleep without having to take the speakers out of your pillow.
  3. Music- Not only can you listen to your television with these, but you can also listen to music. It allows you to listen to soothing tunes without disturbing your special someone that is laying next to you.
  4. Timer- With a timer built in, you can set the speakers to automatically shut off at a certain time. This convenience allows you to fall asleep without worrying about being disturbed later in the night.

This is a simple enhancement to your bedroom that can be done immediately. Since the set up is minimal, you can install this device very quickly and have it ready to go by bedtime. What a great way to sooth yourself into sweet dreams.