According to the experts, the average adult needs seven hours of sleep every night to feel their best and stay healthy. Unfortunately, as many as 1 in 3 Americans fail to hit that 7 hour mark on a regular basis. These same sleep experts have a lot of tips for those of us who have a little bit more trouble …
Indoor Plants that can Help your Sleep
Filling your home with attractive houseplants isn’t just good for the aesthetics of your home. Trying your hand at growing an indoor garden can also help you increase oxygen levels throughout your home and purify the air you breathe. Improving your home’s oxygen levels is a good idea for your family’s health and wellness all the time, it can be …
Should You Consider a Bed In A Box?
Even if you haven’t shopped for a new mattress in a few years, you’ve no doubt seen the ads for the “mattress in a box” companies that allow you to order your perfect mattress online, after which it will arrive at your doorstep in a shockingly small box, given the contents inside. Open the box and allow the mattress to …
Furniture Layout? It’s All in the Numbers!
Have you ever noticed how some rooms just seem to feel more comfortable than others, but you can’t put your finger on why? The answer might be in the math! The spacing and placement of almost everything in your home can be laid out along a number system and voila – your rooms will instantly feel more comfortable and inviting. …
Decorating with Living Coral, 2019’s Color of the Year
The spring home improvement season is in full swing, and we are all busy decluttering, rearranging and for some of us, redecorating. Whether that means a fresh coat of paint, replacing furniture or simply freshening a room’s look with a few accent pieces, you can’t go wrong by incorporating the Pantone 2019 Color of the Year into your design plans. …
The Perfect Pillow
Are you in search of the perfect pillow? Manufacturers make a lot of claims about their pillows, that they can keep you cool, cure your back pain, stop your allergies and give you an all around better night’s sleep. Unfortunately, there is no one perfect pillow that works for everyone. The type and amount of fill varies greatly from brand …
Could Your Bedroom be a Better Sleep Room?
Most people spend a great deal of time and energy on the appearance of their home’s common areas, but some of us are guilty of allowing our bedrooms to become design afterthoughts. If you’re getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night, you may easily spend more time in your bedroom than any other room, and small changes in …