SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY THAT SUPPORTS WELLNESS
As we enter a new year, homeowners’ wellness remains top of mind as they continue to look for ways to keep their families safe. This priority has caused interior designers to explore varying ways to meet this need for their clients, whether through an open floor plan, materials that reduce the formation of harmful bacteria, color choices, or smart home technology. While the main focus of smart home technology is to make our lives easier, there has been a secondary purpose, which is to give the consumer a happy, healthier life. Our homes play a key role in our everyday lives, and often, our product choices, such as smart home options, can influence our mood by how they impact our day-to-day activities. Let’s talk about what is new in the home market, how it can best benefit you, and the role it can play in your family’s well-being.
Smart home air purifiers
The air we breathe is important, especially when it is being recirculated throughout the home, and opening the windows is not an option. Smart home air purifiers have taken clean air to a new level and come with features you never would have thought possible. With the ability to monitor the quality of air circulating through your home, you can have peace of mind that your family is getting the very best. Many will link with an accompanying app on your phone where you can see details of the current quality of air in your home and can make adjustments automatically as needed. A good air purifier is not just a protection against germs, although that is one of its ideal perks, it can also help with dust and pet danger which is a huge plus to families with allergy sufferers. Plus it can also aid with removing odors, mold ( a considerable health concern for many), and other elements that can be unhealthy or unpleasant for homeowners. Be sure to check and see if your smart home air purifiers can link to your phone or even Alexa and Google devices, as it makes it easier to monitor the quality of air and adjust as needed. Some even come with the bonus of smoke and carbon monoxide detection, it’s like having a three in one. Having one in key areas like the bedroom, living areas, and even your home office if you work several hours from there can give you peace of mind that your air quality is at its best.
Smart home lighting
This is a key element to consider when designing your home since it can influence your mood and cause eye strain when insufficient. A popular option called human-centric lighting seeks to use the natural patterns of sunlight, such as intensity and color, to work with your body and its circadian rhythm. This is outside of the traditional thoughts of smart lighting, which often highlights timers and the ability to turn them on and off via your phone, but there is more offered to homeowners today. Many realize that the old-school lighting options just don’t cut it anymore, and we need more control over what is illuminating our homes. The level of light matters because the brighter it is, the harder it becomes to relax, which is why having lighting that can be dimmed not just with levels but intensity yields great benefits as it imitates the natural rise and fall of sunlight’s varying shades. Smart bulbs have a bonus in reducing the spread of germs because we don’t have to touch them to turn them on and off. Smart lighting can help you create a better environment for wellness for your family, so be sure to check it out as a viable option.
Smart home lighting
This is a key element to consider when designing your home since it can influence your mood and cause eye strain when insufficient. There is a popular option called human-centric lighting, which seeks to use the natural patterns of sunlight, such as intensity and color, to work with your body and its circadian rhythm. This is outside of the traditional thoughts of smart lighting, which often highlights timers and the ability to turn them on and off via your phone, but there is more offered to homeowners today. Many realize that the old-school lighting options just don’t cut it anymore, and we need more control over what is illuminating our homes. The level of light matters because the brighter it is, the harder it becomes to relax, which is why having lighting that can be dimmed not just with levels but intensity yields great benefits as it imitates the natural rise and fall of sunlight’s varying shades. Smart bulbs have a bonus in reducing the spread of germs because we don’t have to touch them to turn them on and off. Smart lighting can help you create a better environment for wellness for your family, so be sure to check it out as a viable option.
Smart home sleep ideas
We would all agree that sleep is a critical part of our overall wellness, which is why there are so many products available to help you gain the most out of your nightly rest. Several ingredients go into making the best night’s sleep, including noise and temperature. Lighting has already been highlighted as a key element even as we prepare to wind down in the evening. Temperature is another key role in getting a good night’s sleep, with 65 degrees Fahrenheit being the approximate ideal temperature. Smart home thermostats can be automatically set to run at that perfect degree during the night, so you never have to think about it or get up to adjust it. Beds are also getting a smart home upgrade with new warming and cooling options that allow you to control the temperatures directly, which can impact your sleep comfort. This is also a bonus for those who share a bed since everyone has varying temperature needs. New apps are being created to help you monitor your sleep patterns and discover when you are not truly getting enough deep sleep. This is helpful because when you are aware of it, you have the power to remedy the situation. Your sleep is precious, and smart home sleep products can help make sure you get a well-deserved night’s sleep.
Smart home water filters
Water is an essential part of our life and vital to our daily health and wellness. We consume it, cook with it, and clean our homes with it. As it is so intricately integrated into such a large portion of what we do on a day-to-day basis, the quality of our water matters, but often, our demanding schedules make it difficult to stay on top of such an important issue. Smart home water filters make this task much easier as they will automatically let you know when a filter needs to be replaced and can even let you know how much contaminants are removed from your water. Since most can be installed directly over your kitchen faucet, it is simple to access clean water for all the necessary tasks, such as cooking, brewing coffee, and rinsing veggies. Another bonus to having a constant supply of pure water is the potential for increased water intake since it is easy to refill your water bottle whenever needed. Smart home water filters offer a worry-free way to provide your family with something so essential for their well-being that is low maintenance for you.
Smart home technology supports wellness.
In the last decade, we have seen a surge in smart home technology that is not just about convenience but also provides another level of protection for your family’s wellness. Our team remains dedicated to this important part of home design, so we work closely with designers to produce custom cabinets that integrate seamlessly with smart home products.
