Timber Home Living – September 01, 2019

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26 TIMBER HOME LIVING October 2019

1

CHOOSE YOUR FINISHING
OPTIONS CAREFULLY. Opt for
“paint and stain finishes that have
low VOCs, manmade countertop
materials (think quartz or concrete)
that are less porous and, therefore,
less likely to cultivate bacteria and flooring
products, such as bamboo, that are highly
sustainable,” suggests Michael Grant.

2

KEEP PURPOSE IN THE FORE-
FRONT OF YOUR MIND during
design, especially when it comes
to integral spaces like the kitchen.
“The kitchen has evolved to support
healthier zones for food prep, cook-
ing, baking, organization and eating. This
also reinforces the social aspect of food as

to how it accommodates interaction

with family and friends,” says Michael.

3

CREATE A SPA-LIKE BATHROOM

that can be a retreat for relaxation

and renewal, with the inclusion

of luxuries like a steam shower, a

jetted spa tub or a wet room. These

perceived “indulgences” actually

foster a sense of mental well-being, which

is essential to overall health.

4

INCORPORATE LARGE EXPANSES

OF GLASS, including sliding, pocket

or folding doors, to allow your interior

spaces to transition easily to the out-

side. Other ideas include designing

an interior atrium or an open-square

design that looks out to a secret garden.

Blurring the line between indoor and

outdoor spaces is a key tenant of wellness

architecture.

5

BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT

OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS. This

may be as simple as a firepit or as

generous as an outdoor kitchen or

sleeping porch. Each of these rein-

force our desire to experience nature

to its absolute fullest.

5 ways to DESIGN A HAPPIER,

HEALTHIER TIMBER HOME

Subscribing to the precepts of wellness

architecture doesn’t have to be compli-

cated or costly. A simple firepit, like the

one shown at right, ties a home to nature

and has been shown to calm the mind and

promote better physical health.