The way you design your home could affect your health more than you think.
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Decorating your home is no easy feat.
But did you know that certain home design choices may actually be bad for your health?
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One of the big culprits for allergies in your home?
Fluffy down comforters are very on-trend but they can also be a trigger for allergies, Bettencourt says.
And not every room should be treated the same either.
Yes, the right lighting in your home may actuallyimprove your sleep, and by extension, your health.
Ensuring good ventilation andutilizing air purifierscan mitigate sleep disruptions sparked by pollutants or allergens, she says.
This also extends to addressing mold concerns, VOCs, and more which can markedly impact air quality.
This is where outdoor living spaces come in handy.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4377487/
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/what-are-volatile-organic-compounds-vocs
