New Home Wellness for an Empowered Fresh Start

A family of three walking into their new home, carrying moving boxes and a potted plant. Sunlight streams through large windows, illuminating the spacious, empty living area.

New home wellness begins as soon as you walk through the door. With a new house comes new opportunities that can massively impact your personal wellbeing for the better. Like a 3D blank canvas, you have the chance to create a space that truly is your own and offers increased health and wellbeing benefits. From adding devices for easier breathing to crafting a healthier kitchen space, here are some transformative wellness suggestions for a hearty new house.

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A Mindful Unpacking Strategy

Changing homes has been known to impact mental wellness in numerous ways, including being very stressful for some people. When starting fresh in a new space, you have a unique opportunity to arrange the home in the best way possible to create an emotionally positive space. After the movers have placed your stuff into the home, you can mindfully unpack and place them, such as adding kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom items for immediate functionality.

New Home Wellness for Breathing Easy

Studies by the National Institute of Health have found that the average home contains around 6 detectable allergens. Poor indoor air is actually worse than polluted outdoor air, and causes severe breathing issues or makes issues like asthma worse. Here are some tips for clean air:

  • Invest in a high-quality air purifier to remove allergens, dust, and airborne pollutants.
  • Open windows and use extractor fans to ensure any rooms are properly ventilated.
  • Some houseplants, such as spider plants, are known to help purify the air in a home.

The Sensory Experience

Whether you notice it or not, your senses play a critical role in how comfortable you are at home. Imagine how anxious you would be without dimmable lights or how you would struggle to relax in a home with disturbing sounds. Your eyes, ears, nose, and skin deserve better when getting comfy at home, and you can easily begin immediately. When moving into a new house, take some scented candles, chargeable LED lighting, a Bluetooth speaker, and comfy blankets.

Digital Detox Tech-Free Zones

Most people today are connected all day and night, whether they like it or not. It can be pretty hard to disconnect from the world outside. Anxiety and stress can cause you to worry about friends, family, and work, and smartphones keep us connected in case of an emergency. However, they are extremely distracting. With a fresh start, consider a tech-free zone of the house where you can relax without being interrupted by the problems of other people.

Using Plants for New Home Wellness

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A survey by Terrarium Vibe found that 66% of homeowners in the US have at least one houseplant. When enhancing new home wellness, plants offer something special. From indoor garden food plants to plants that add bursts of color, there are many uses for botanical buddies!

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Consider biophilic design

That's a strange word, but all it means is creating a dynamic and engaging space with the clever use of plants, helping you add various textures and colors that mimic natural environments.

Mindful plant care

Caring for plants can become a hobby in itself. Plants are living creatures, and we sometimes forget that. Watering, trimming, and potting is a well-known stress reduction therapy for anxiety.

Popping décor

Of course, there are many wild and wonderful species of plants, and you can add an almost endless range to your home for bursts of color, adding a new dimension to the design style.

Arranging for Positive Energy

It can be easy to become overwhelmed with stuff and just place it anywhere when you live in your first house with roommates, a college dorm, or a dysfunctional apartment. A new property gives you a unique opportunity to really think about where you will place the things you need. Whether you believe in the concept of feng shui or not, there is something to be said about the energy of a room or house based on the flow between spaces that can help you feel better.

Creating a Personal Sanctuary

Maybe your new home is shared with family or friends. Unless you live alone, it is critical that you craft a space for your own personal sanctuary. As a roommate, this would of course be your room. As a parent, it could be the bedroom, basement, or office space. Whatever it is, a space for exercise, meditation, and simply relaxing in a comfy chair is essential. Life throws a lot at you, mostly when you don't need it. So a focus on crafting a space that helps you get through.

New Home Wellness in the Kitchen

In the US today, 81% of people cook more than half of their meals at home (NFRA), so why would you neglect the kitchen? The kitchen is considered the heart of the home by most families, and a well-designed and stocked space helps your dietary habits and overall health:

  • Organize the pantry and fridge so that healthier options are more convenient.
  • Get into the habit of cleaning the kitchen after every meal to reduce bacteria.
  • Encourage mindful eating with a dedicated eating space, free from smartphones!

Opening Your Home to Others

Your home is a private space, and what you do with it is your business. However, more than a physical space, a fresh house and a feeling of freedom provide the opportunity to be more sociable. A housewarming party, a coffee with the neighbors, and even a game night are excellent for becoming part of the community and socially accepted. Sharing your space in ways like these is rewarding and helps create special memories while making social bonds stronger.

Summary

Mindfully unpacking when moving will help with new home wellness and create a space that has improved positive energy. Of course, this could include adding more plants that you usually wouldn't. Plants help purify the air, add to the décor, and give you a new hobby to accomplish. While your home is private, opening the space to others with a housewarming party or even a quick coffee will help you become more sociable and accepted by the local community. 

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