(BPT) – According to a recent YouGov survey, commissioned by VELUX, 63% of people spend less than 7 hours a week in nature. Nature helps to soothe and calm us, so weave it into the decor throughout your home. Natural light brightens this bathroom, highlighting the clean, modern lines.
A majority of people, 69% of those in the U.S. according to the survey, say access to nature positively affects their mental well-being, so try adding various types of greenery to your interior design. Indoor trees and succulents help create a positive environment.
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Bringing in fresh air helps keep your rooms fresh and airy, making this bedroom the perfect place for relaxing and sleeping. In fact, 88% of people in the survey say they would enjoy spending more time in nature, so try incorporating fresh air into your design.
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people spend 90% of their time indoors, so look for ways to bring nature inside. Pieces of art that reflect nature and even floral patterns are easy ways to incorporate the outdoors.
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According to the survey, 71% of people in the U.S. say stress levels are lowered with more access to nature. Consider organic materials, like concrete or wood, to create natural spaces that reflect the outdoors.
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