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Place Design in Wycoff, N.J., has a formula that
forefronts wellness through a variety of elements.
" I try to use as much natural light as possible,
ABOVE From HAUSLANE,
the WM-590 Modern Series
Wall-Mounted Range Hood
has a single blower motor
with three speed settings.
The black stainless-steel unit
is available in 30- and 36-in.
sizes. hauslane.com
LEFT Crafted of hand-oiled
American walnut and
patinated brass, the Pickling
Cabinet by LANSERRING is a
bespoke response to a growing
international need to manage
eating and a keen interest
in preserving food in traditional
ways. lanserring.com
BELOW The Swivel Shelf Base
Cabinet Pullout from REV-ASHELF
has two self-centering,
rotating shelves that increase
access to the contents. Includes
Blum soft-close, undermount
slides. rev-a-shelf.com
heated towel bars and in-floor heat systems, " she
said. " If we are adding a tub, we select one with
chromotherapy, aromatherapy and therapeutic
hydro massage. If there is just a shower, then we
recommend a steam shower, a lighting system
that adds chromatherapy and a shower seat with
a multi-function handshower nearby. "
Martha Orellana, vice president of marketing at
MrSteam, ticks off the benefits of steam therapy.
" It's a multi-generational wellness solution, " she
explained. " It has been shown to provide researchbacked
benefits in stress reduction, respiratory
health, weight loss, skin detoxification, sleep quality,
circulation, mood support and exercise recovery.
And it just makes people feel good, " she said.
STAYING IN, WORKING OUT
While the spread of COVID-19 triggered the
temporary closure of many gyms across the
country, it gave rise to new home fitness technologies,
as people sought to work out within
the confines of their abode.
Jie Zhao is executive vice president at Delos, a
wellness real estate and technology company in
New York. As head of Delos Labs, he leads a group
of scientists, engineers, architects and designers to
develop products and services that improve human
wellness in indoor spaces. In a presentation
he made at the Home Improvement Research
Institute's Insight Summit, he pointed out how
enterprises like Peloton and MIRROR are changing
the way people think about fitness.
" These brands are combining the physical
and virtual, " said Zhao. " Consumers not only
purchase a piece of gym equipment for their
home, they buy into an entire online social and
content experience. "
Zhao sees this combination having the potential
to alter the home-gym concept. " I expect to
see more integration with online fitness platforms
and home décor, " he added. " People want convertible
spaces, so the easier their equipment blends
with their home and lifestyle, the better. "
With kitchen and bath brands backing the concept
of holistic health in the home by developing
new products, it's clear that " wellness " is more
than a buzzword. It's become a pilar of responsible
residential design.
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