A Comfortable Work Space
If you plan to spend ample time in your home office, don’t underestimate the influence of comfortable, supportive furniture. Spending a little more on a desk chair or opting for a more luxurious carpet may feel like an unnecessary splurge, but research has shown the benefits of a comfortable work environment on energy and productivity. Proper lighting, paint selections, and layout are important decisions to factor into a space where you plan to get a lot of work done. Ask our Designer Angie Miller for advice when you build with Capstone.
Natural Lighting
Lighting in your home can make a noticeable difference in enhancing your mood. Try to incorporate natural light into spaces you’ll frequent often, like your living room or kitchen. But also consider windows for natural lighting in oft forgotten places where you’d like an extra boost of energy, like your office, workout space, or laundry room. Making these spaces more inviting with natural light can make paying bills or sorting laundry more enjoyable and more likely to get done, which means less stress and higher levels of well-being.
Designated Space for Exercise
When it comes to a fitness routine, it’s important to remove any barriers to exercise so you’ll have fewer mental excuses. If your home has a designated space for exercise and/or meditation, space isn’t an inconvenience; your only challenge is to commit to the time and get started. Consider the convenience and inspiration a separate workout space can bring: you have the freedom to enhance the space with equipment, mats, mirrors, decor, etc. without cluttering your other living spaces. Instead of the hassle of moving furniture out of the way, rolling out mats in your living room, or running on a treadmill in the corner of a lonely basement, consider designing a separate room for exercise. Your mental and physical health will thank you for it.