How to Create a Wellness-Centered Kitchen
Wellness is often centered around food and movement.
While these factors are key to living a healthy life, your wellness journey also begins where you prepare meals. Creating a wellness-centered kitchen revolves around curated design, soothing natural materials, and a functional flow to help promote overall well being.
It’s time to think of your kitchen as more than just a place to cook - it’s a place where your wellness journey can begin.
Focus on Natural Lighting & Air Purity
Natural lighting plays a huge role in creating a positive mood and overall health. For instance, access to natural light has been found to regulate circadian rhythms, boost cognitive abilities, and reduce stress levels.
To get these effects from the comfort of your home, consider incorporating larger windows and or/skylights into your kitchen space. Furthermore, these additions are great for creating a breezy, flowing kitchen layout ideal for coastal homes.
But it doesn’t stop there - take a look at different air purification systems to enhance your kitchen further. Air purifiers work to eliminate airborne viruses and other allergens, leading to a healthier space.
Curated Kitchen Co. remodel with plenty of natural lighting
Promote Healthier Cooking Habits
Creating a wellness-focused kitchen also includes ensuring you’ve got plenty of space for meals. Think about where your main appliances are placed and if you’ve got spacious, easy-to-clean surfaces that can promote healthy meal prep.
Other health-centered appliances/feature can include:
Steam ovens
Filtered water taps
Inductions cooktops
But enjoying a wellness-centered kitchen isn’t all about appliances - choosing storage options that prioritize your wellness is also key! Think options like visible drawers for your produce, a station to whip up smoothies, and an herb garden you can easily maintain.
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Be Mindful About Materials
When you’re gearing your kitchen towards wellness, it’s a good idea to consider the finishes you choose. This can look like non-toxic, more sustainable finishes - options like low-VOC cabinetry, formaldehyde-free wood, and natural stone countertops are all possible.
Cleanliness goes hand in hand with your overall wellness (and a beautiful kitchen). To ensure your kitchen stays as clean as possible, invest in surfaces that are simple to clean. Great choices for this include quartz, porcelain, and granite.
Curated Kitchen Co. remodel with natural stone countertops
Opt For Soothing Interior Design
Yes, your kitchen doesn’t just have to feel soothing, but it can look soothing too. This means investing in hidden appliances and cabinet organizers to reduce clutter - also reducing stress!
Consider creating a more open, flowing kitchen layout for healthy living if your space allows. Doing so will promote easy movement, especially if you enjoy entertaining. To maximize this feeling of spaciousness, opt for soft colors like neutrals or soft coastal shades.
Lighting also plays a huge role in setting the mood in wellness-centered kitchens. Often, these kitchens will feature warmer-toned LEDs along with dimmers for adjusting throughout the day.
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Create Optimal Wellness Straight From Your Kitchen
Our Florida kitchen design company understands the importance of creating a wellness-centered space. With years of experience creating custom kitchen interiors, our team is ready to provide you with a kitchen that aligns with your healthy lifestyle. Contact us today to begin your home’s new chapter.
