Designing a Healthy Home: Where Wellness Meets Design
Your home is more than just a place to live—it’s where life unfolds. And in today’s world, health and wellness are no longer reserved for doctor’s visits or gym memberships—they’re integral to how we live, starting at home.
At Hogan Design Build, we believe that a truly well-designed home supports your physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. Here’s how we integrate wellness principles into every step of the design and construction process.
1. Prioritize Clean Indoor Air
We spend up to 90% of our time indoors, and indoor air can be 2–5 times more polluted than outdoor air. That’s why we:
Use low-VOC paints, adhesives, and finishes
Specify non-toxic building materials
Install high-efficiency HVAC systems with proper filtration
Ensure ventilation strategies like ERVs or operable windows for fresh air circulation
2. Embrace Natural Light
Daylight improves mood, regulates sleep, and boosts productivity. We design homes that:
Orient windows to capture optimal daylight
Include skylights or solar tubes in darker spaces
Use open floor plans that allow light to flow from room to room
Consider circadian lighting systems that mimic natural rhythms
3. Reduce Noise, Enhance Calm
Acoustic comfort is essential for reducing stress. We:
Insulate interior walls for sound separation
Specify solid-core doors in bedrooms and offices
Add soft finishes like rugs or acoustic panels where needed
Use smart zoning in floor plans to buffer quiet spaces from active ones
4. Create Spaces for Movement and Stillness
A healthy home supports both activity and rest. Thoughtful design can help:
Allocate space for home workouts or yoga
Build outdoor living areas to connect with nature
Design spa-like bathrooms to promote relaxation
Integrate quiet nooks for reading, meditation, or rest
5. Minimize Toxins, Maximize Peace of Mind
From subfloor adhesives to cabinet materials, we select products that are:
Formaldehyde-free
Free from PFAS or flame retardants
Tested for safety and durability
We also help clients navigate green certifications like WELL, FitWel, or LEED if they’re interested in formal wellness standards.
6. Support Healthy Habits by Design
Simple layout choices can encourage healthier lifestyles:
Kitchen layout that makes healthy cooking easy
Drop zones for removing shoes to reduce dirt and allergens
Filtered water systems built in at key sinks or taps
Pantry design that supports clean eating with visibility and organization
7. Biophilic Design: Nature as a Daily Companion
We believe nature should be part of your everyday life, even indoors:
Use natural materials like wood, stone, and clay
Frame views of trees or gardens
Bring in indoor plants or green walls
Design transition zones like porches, decks, or screened rooms
The Result? A Home That Heals
Whether you’re building from scratch or renovating a space you already love, designing a healthy home is about intentional choices—from the layout to the lightbulbs.
At Hogan Design Build, we bring together design sensibility, construction expertise, and a deep respect for wellness to create homes that not only look good, but feel good to live in.
Ready to design your healthy home? Let’s talk.