Wellness Begins at Home

Our abodes influence everything from stress levels to sleep, yet most wellness advice often overlooks the space we spend most of our lives in

- By Nikki Hunt

We know more about our health than any generation before us. We track our steps. Monitor our sleep. There are gyms on every corner, yoga studios in every neighbourhood, and supplements spilling out of kitchen drawers. Wellness is everywhere. And yet, real well-being feels harder than ever to find.

Asthma. Anxiety. Autoimmune disease. Alzheimer's. And that's just the As. Despite our best efforts, chronic illness is rising—and affecting people at younger ages. We've changed our diets, upgraded our workouts, and prioritised sleep. But what if the problem isn't just in us—it's around us? We now know that we spend more than 90 per cent of our lives indoors. That means our homes, workplaces and schools are among the most powerful forces shaping our health. And yet, they're rarely part of the wellness conversation.

BIOLOGY MEETS DESIGN

I've been designing homes for over 20 years: elegant, efficient spaces that look beautiful and function well. But one day, a routine health check changed everything.