Healthy Home Design

Healthy Home Design

By Kate HambletArtsLeisureDesignHome & Garden
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Healthy Home Design episodes

  • 011 // How You Can Use Color in Your Home to Improve Happiness and Well-being
    Did you know that the color you choose throughout your home plays a big role in your happiness and well-being? Color has the power to affect your emotions, so the colors you choose for your home really matter! I learned so much from this week's guest, Mehnaz Khan. Mehnaz Khan is a fine artist and color consultant who helps overwhelmed mothers turn their home into a sanctuary through art and colors. She uses the power of color to positively impact their feelings, emotions and behavior. Her work as a color consultant is incredibly important when you are creating a home that focuses on health and well-being. This week we dive into color psychology and how you can transform your life through color! So if you are thinking about painting or redecorating your home, hang on! Make sure you listen to this episode first! Connect with Mehnaz: Website: https://www.mehnazkhanstudio.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mehnazkhanstudio/ Coupon Code: Mehnaz has generously offered 20% off one of her paintings or a commissioned piece to all our listeners. Click here to get the coupon code, and make sure you check out her beautiful art! In this episode you'll learn:
    • What color psychology is
    • Why it is so important to understand color before you add it to your home
    • How to use color to improve your happiness
    • What colors to stay away from if you are trying to create a feeling of calm and happiness

    If you have color questions for Mehnaz, you can email Mehnaz or Kate:

    [email protected]

    [email protected]

    31 min
  • 010 // Looking ahead at Residential Wellness Design Trends of 2020 with Rochelle Maize
    Today we are going to live in luxury because I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Rochelle Maize, Beverly Hills leading luxury realtor that specializes in wellness real estate. Rochelle is the executive director of the luxury estate division of Nourmand and Associates and she recently sold the Wellness House in Beverly Hills. Rochelle has been a pioneer in the luxury real estate sector turning average homes into smart technology and wellness residences. From infrared saunas and cryotherapy, to private yoga studios and spas, she has found that luxury real estate buyers want their self-care regimes in their homes. "We're seeing a lot of millennials, athletes, hedge fund investors and dot-commers flock to these wellness homes, "This is not just a house, it's a lifestyle." So today Rochelle is going to be sharing with us current wellness trends she is seeing in the luxury real estate market and where trends are headed in 2020 for wellness in our homes. She also shares some trends she is seeing in the non-luxury market as well. So there are some great ideas in here that we can all incorporate into our wellness homes. Connect with Rochelle: Website: https://www.rochellemaize.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rochellemaizeluxuryestates/ Wellness features Rochelle mentioned: Oxygen Beds: https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/do-hyperbaric-oxygen-chambers-work/ Cryotherapy chambers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1FPxhs8_H0 Vertical Veggie Gardens: https://www.pinterest.com/ankemet/vertical-gardening/ Delos System: https://delos.com/solutions/residential Alkaline Water: https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-is-alkaline-water#1
    26 min
  • 009 // 10 in 20: Healthy Kitchen Countertops
    Are you sick of Googling the best healthy and sustainable countertop options for your kitchen renovation? I have you covered. On today's Healthy Home Design podcast, I am sharing my ten favorite countertops for a health and wellness focused home. You will also learn what countertops I recommend avoiding in a healthy home. This is another 10 in 20 episode, so I share ten countertops and talk about the pros and cons of each countertop for 2 minutes each. Here is the criteria I use when determining whether a countertop belongs in a healthy home:
    • Durable (doesn't scratch or crack easily and can handle heat)
    • Doesn't require sealant and yearly maintenance
    • Non-toxic
    • Hygienic
    • Can be mechanically fastened
    • Is made of sustainable materials
    • Cost
    Here are my top ten countertops. Listen to the podcast to learn the pros and cons of each option!
    1. Engineered Quartz
    2. Granite
    3. Solid Slate
    4. Soap Stone
    5. Stainless Steel
    6. Porcelain Tile
    7. Concrete
    8. Recycled Paper
    9. Recycled Glass
    10. Linoleum
    Links I Mention: Natural Stone Institute list of accredited stone manufacturers Article on Porcelain slab countertops
    27 min
  • 008 // Healthy Materials Q and A
    We're continuing our healthy materials mini-series by answering listener questions specific to healthy building materials and finishes. Here are the questions we're covering this week:
    • I am doing a renovation to my house and have spent so much time searching for healthy building products. It's confusing because there is so much greenwashing, I don't know what I should believe. Now I'm frustrated and overwhelmed. Is there a place I can go to find out if a product is safe to use in my home?
    • I have to replace drywall and insulation due to mold remediation. What should I be choosing for healthy drywall and insulation for the new walls?
    • We are replacing the vinyl flooring in my house that was installed about 25 years ago with a floating wood floor. We pulled up a small section of it and it has a terrible toxic smell. What can we do to get rid of the smell before installing the new floor?
    • It seems like everything in our lives need to be non-toxic for us to be safe. From food, to clothing, car seats, shampoo, building materials. Is this really possible?

    Helpful Links:

    Email me your health and wellness home questions at: [email protected] Declare Label: Living-future.org/declare Drywall: US Product: USG EcoSmart US Product: National Gypsum GoldBond New Zealand Product: Winstone Wallboard Drywall Joint Compound: Murco M100 Drywall Joint Compound Mineral Wool Insulation: Owens Corning ThermaFiber UltraBatt FF Sealant for toxic odors: AFM SafeCoat Safeseal Healthy Home Design Podcast episode 7: Why Choose Healthy Materials Sixclasses.org
    33 min
  • 007 // What's So Important About Choosing Healthy Building Materials?
    You know the saying 'You are what you eat'? Well, there's a new saying that goes 'You are where you live'. We now know that our indoor environment has a major impact on our health. So, when we live in a healthy home, we are going to be healthier people. When we live in an unhealthy home, we are going to be less healthy people. We also know that healthy air quality and water quality are fundamental to a healthy home environment. And building materials, finishes and furnishings play a major part in the quality of your home's air and water. This week we are getting into the 'why' behind choosing healthy materials for your home. You will learn:
    • The six major classes of toxins we should all be avoiding
    • What's at stake when we don't choose healthier materials
    • Tips on how to stay clear of unhealthy options

    Helpful Links:

    Six Classes

    10 ways to easily improve the air in your home

    30 min
  • 006 // Does a Healthy Home Cost More To Build?
    Have you thought about building a home that encompasses your health and wellness goals, but figured it would be too expensive to build? A healthy home must cost more to build than a typical home, right? Guess what?! It doesn't have to! This podcast episode breaks down the myth that a healthy and eco-friendly home will cost more to build than a typical home. There are certain items that need to be included in a healthy home that will cost more than a typical home, but those costs can be balanced out by cost saving strategies that take place when designing a healthy home.

    In this episode you will learn:

    • The two main items that will cost you more in a healthy home than a typically (code minimum) built home
    • What you and your designer can do in the design phase of your project to ensure that your house will be built as a healthy home without adding cost
    • How aligning your goals with your budget with help you offset the few high cost items of a healthy home
    • The areas where a healthy home will cost less than a typical home
    Helpful Resources: I mention the Eight Healthy Home Elements when talking about the design of a healthy home. Click here to listen to the Healthy Home Design episode that breaks down each of the healthy home elements. Here is a link to the Facebook Live video where I talk about setting goals and determining your purpose for creating your new home.
    32 min
  • 005 // How to Reduce Stress and Create More Calm in Your Home
    I've said it before, but I'll say it again 🙂 A healthy home is about SO much more than healthy air and water. This week on the Healthy Home Design podcast, I'm talking about the mental health side of a healthy home. And since mental health is also tied to physical health, the ideas I share in this episode are really powerful tools to treat both your brain and your body to some much needed r&r. While it is good to have calm spaces in all the rooms in your home, I think it is important to start with the entryway, the living room and the bedrooms. This episode will provide strategies to start transitioning your home to a calm retreat by focusing on these three rooms. There is also a fun bonus section at the end of this episode all about creating a meditation nook in your home. So if you've been interested in starting a meditation practice but have felt overwhelmed with how to start, this episode will help you take action. Visit balancedhomebalancedlife.com/005 for helpful resources to create your calm home.
    37 min
  • 004 // 10 in 20: 10 Ways to Improve the Air in Your Home

    Start improving the air in your home today be implementing these 10 strategies for better air quality. All ideas are designed to be implemented into your current home. You do not need to be renovating or building new to start putting these strategies into action and helping to create a healthier indoor environment for your family. Tune in to find out what the 10 healthy indoor air strategies are!

    25 min
  • 003 // Where To Invest The Most Money On Interior Finishes For A Healthy Home
    Many of my clients are renovating their homes or making small improvements to their existing homes and want to know where to invest their money to make the most impact on healthy living. When you are making home upgrades, the most costly areas of creating a healthier home will likely be for air quality. Since this can be expensive, you will want to put your money to the best use where it has the most impact for health. In the case of home upgrades that will be in your flooring finish and wall finish choices. Your floor and wall surfaces cover the most surface area of your home so their level of toxicity has an incredible impact on your home's air quality. This episode will dive into the best flooring and wall finish choices, plus talk about floor finishes that you should be avoiding.
    21 min
  • 003 // Where To Invest The Most Money On Interior Finishes For A Healthy Home
    Many of my clients are renovating their homes or making small improvements to their existing homes and want to know where to invest their money to make the most impact on healthy living. When you are making home upgrades, the most costly areas of creating a healthier home will likely be for air quality. Since this can be expensive, you will want to put your money to the best use where it has the most impact for health. In the case of home upgrades that will be in your flooring finish and wall finish choices. Your floor and wall surfaces cover the most surface area of your home so their level of toxicity has an incredible impact on your home's air quality. This episode will dive into the best flooring and wall finish choices, plus talk about floor finishes that you should be avoiding.
    21 min

About Healthy Home Design

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Healthy home design is where your healthy lifestyle and your love for protecting the planet meet. This podcast will help prepare you for your upcoming home renovation / addition or your new home build. It'll help guide you through the process of creating a home that'll enhance the health and happiness of your family, of all people on this earth, and of the earth itself.