Make Wellness an Integral Part of Everyday Life 

Today’s homeowners are redefining their priorities. The new luxury living is less about things and more about the environment, creating a sanctuary that optimizes health and well-being, a space to retreat and rejuvenate. 

Leading the charge in the wellness-optimized home is smart home technology. From lighting and climate control to sound and visuals, smart homes are helping Houston, TX, homeowners transform their living spaces into an oasis of peace and comfort. 

Let’s explore the smart home solutions available today that create a healthier home.

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Aligning Circadian Rhythms with Lighting Control 

It’s easy to get busy with the many activities that make up our lives and forget to connect with the natural world. In the process, we miss out on all the benefits research suggests our connection with nature brings, from reduced stress and anxiety to improved moods and relaxation.

A smart home helps restore this vital connection through natural lighting and automated shades. Today’s advanced LED lighting systems bring daylight indoors by mirroring the color and intensity of the light outside your windows. During the day, your home is filled with bright, cool-toned lighting. In the evening, LED lights adjust to a warm, amber glow of the setting sun.

Smart lighting systems also work in conjunction with automated shades. Shades rise automatically to let in natural sunlight, and your light fixtures will automatically dim to save energy. Conversely, when the shades lower to protect your home from direct sunlight and harsh UV rays, the lights brighten. 

Motorized shades from brands like Lutron are available in sheer fabrics that retain your beautiful views of nature while offering protection. With better lighting at home, you’ll feel more energized during the day and experience a more restful sleep at night. 

Whole-Home Nature Sounds 

Integrating a whole-home audio-video system delivers pristine sound and lifelike visuals. Wake to nature sounds, from birds in a forest to the gentle sound of waves breaking along a shoreline. Practice mindfulness by focusing on the sound of wind chimes or be swept up in the lifelike images of vast mountain ranges or the beauty of the ocean’s depths. 

According to the National Institutes of Health, spending just five minutes viewing nature scenes provides a restorative effect and is helpful for preventive medicine. As Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” 

Automating Routines

Routines provide the structured framework of our lives and, as such, play a critical component in our health and well-being. A smart home urges you toward healthier choices by creating the ideal environment throughout the day. 

For example, in the morning, your home system can automatically open the shades and turn on your motivational playlist while adjusting the climate, turning on the exercise video, and heating the spa. You don’t have to keep track of all these different elements and stress out—your smart system has it covered. 

Enhance Your Home Environment Today 

At Relative Home Systems, we’re passionate about helping our clients create healthier homes that support their family’s well-being. 

To learn more about the many options in smart home technology that transform your home environment, or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Relative Home Systems today.