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March 2026
Kyla Jenson
The Home as a Place of Rest
Designing Spaces That Let Your Mind and Body Exhale
Biophilic Design Explained
Healthier Homes & Workplaces
Spring Refresh
Ideas to Refresh Your Backyard
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Kyla Jenson
Kyla Jenson
Global Real Estate Advisor
A Healthier Home For You & Your Family
March invites us to think about rest in a deeper, more intentional way—how our homes can either support or hinder the restoration our minds and bodies need. The spaces we live in quietly influence our stress, focus, and emotional well-being, shaping whether we can truly unwind at the end of the day.
In this issue, we explore what it means to create homes that nurture mental health. From designing bedrooms that invite restorative sleep to arranging living spaces that calm the nervous system, these stories highlight practical ways your home can become a sanctuary.
Because when a home is designed to restore, it becomes more than a place to live—it becomes a place to recover, recharge, and feel truly at home in your own life.
Recipe of the Month
Vegan Breakfast Skillet
Heather Christo, Deliciously Allergen Free Recipes
I also love that this breakfast skillet is loaded with vegetables and tons of flavor, so that it will not only keep you full and provide you with great nutrition- but it tastes good!!!
Photo Credit: Heather Christo
Organization
By Jolene Nannette
Life is busy, and the clutter in our homes and the chaos in our schedules significantly impact our mental well-being. By simplifying both your living environment and your daily routine, you can create a more calming atmosphere that will promote mental clarity and emotional peace. Making small changes to your home and your schedule can help bring more calm to your life.
Make Small Changes to Simplify Your Home and Schedule to Improve Your Mental Health
Feng Shui Essentials
The Home as a Place of Rest: Designing Spaces That Let Your Mind and Body Exhale
By Dee Oujiri
There is a particular kind of tired that doesn’t come from doing too much. It comes from being on for too long.
Featured Article
Wellness-Focused Real Estate
Kyla Jenson
Hiring a wellness-focused real estate agent who is connected with healthy home experts and understands the fundamentals of creating a healthier home can provide numerous benefits for homeowners and buyers. Here are some of the benefits:
- Improved Health: A wellness-focused real estate agent can help homeowners and buyers identify homes that have features that promote good health and well-being. For example, they can suggest homes with good air quality, natural lighting, and green spaces, which are all known to have positive effects on health.
- Better Energy Efficiency: A wellness-focused real estate agent can help homeowners and buyers find homes with energy-efficient features such as proper insulation, efficient heating and cooling systems, and energy-saving appliances. These features not only promote a healthier environment but also lead to significant cost savings.
- Access to a Network of Experts: Wellness-focused real estate agents often have connections with experts in various fields related to healthy homes, such as green builders, energy auditors, and air quality specialists. This can provide homeowners and buyers with access to trusted professionals who can help them create a healthier home environment.
- Increased Property Value: Homes that are designed with health and wellness in mind often have higher property values. By working with a wellness-focused real estate agent, homeowners and buyers can invest in a property that not only provides health benefits but also offers a higher return on investment.
- Education on Healthy Homes: A wellness-focused real estate agent can provide homeowners and buyers with education and resources on how to maintain a healthy home. This can include tips on proper ventilation, cleaning, and maintenance, which can help improve the overall health of the home environment.
Overall, a wellness-focused real estate agent can provide significant benefits for homeowners and buyers who are interested in creating a healthier home environment. With their expanded network and knowledge of healthy home fundamentals, they can help clients make informed decisions that promote health, well-being, and financial value.
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2026 Home Trends
Biophilic Design Explained: Healthier Homes & Workplaces
By Cassy West
Biophilic design is a wellness-centered approach to architecture and interiors that reconnects people with nature through light, air, materials, views, and natural patterns. Rooted in science, biophilic spaces are proven to reduce stress, improve focus, enhance mood, and support long-term health—at home and at work.
Spring Season
Spring Refresh: Ideas to Refresh Your Backyard
By Lucy Chatman
As winter fades and the days grow longer, spring gently calls us outdoors. Backyards, patios, and balconies begin to feel alive again, inviting relaxation, connection, and renewal. Even subtle changes can transform a space, making it brighter, more welcoming, and perfectly aligned with the season.
Aromatherapy
Slumber’s Sanctuary:
Nurturing Mental Health Through Rest
By Debbie Pullens
In our modern, fast-paced world, sleep is often the first sacrifice we make, yet it remainsthe cornerstone of our mental well-being. Quality rest is not merely a cessation of activity; it is an active, vital process during which our brain processes emotions, consolidated memories, and repairs the physiological wear of the day.
Healthy Home
Affordable Organic Mattresses: How to Sleep Better Without the Toxins
Creating a healthy home isn’t only about what we breathe or touch during the day — it’s just as much about the eight hours we spend in bed every night. Your mattress is one of the most intimate environments you interact with. It’s where your body rests, your cells repair, and your nervous system resets.
Architecture
How Home Design Affects Your Nervous System (And What to Do About It)
By Kate Hamblet
Home design doesn’t just shape how a space looks, it shapes how your body responds to it. The way your home handles light, space, sound, air, and materials can either keep your body in a low-grade state of stress or help it settle into calm, focus, and restoration. The good news? You can design your home to calm your body rather than heighten stress, and these design strategies don’t require luxury finishes or extra square footage.
