GENIAL DESIGN PROMOTING GROWTH AND LIFE IN YOUR HOME BY ANITA BHATTACHARYA, NCIDQ – OTRADA DESIGN LLC
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The home is often our sanctuary and anything that lifts our spirits and promotes vitality is easily welcomed. Outdoor spaces such as patios, porches and decks bring us closer to nature. It’s the sensation of daylight on our skin and fresh oxygen rich air that speak to living well and feeling well too. We associate the best of summer with outdoor concerts, grilled food, and family time. So how do we provide more elements that promote feeling alive throughout our homes and throughout the year?
Adding Plants and Flowers Plants and flowers have several life affirming effects for all of us in our homes. Plants greatly improve air quality as described by the NASA Clean Air Study of 1989 by absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, and removing pollutants. Think of them as the best natural air filtration system you could have. One plant will roughly filter about 100 square feet of interior space so you may plan accordingly. In addition, beautiful flower pots or arrangements elevate our positive vibrations by allowing us to focus on the beauty around us. Even if it’s for a few moments during our hectic schedules, it’s still the reminder to be present and open to what is good. Photo by Photographee.eu/Shutterstock.com
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