Healthy Living Starts at Home: Modular Design for Health, Wellness & Well-being
Image: Agricultural Lakehouse
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A well-designed modular home can positively influence your physical and mental well-being, from sleep quality to nutrition, happiness and fitness. At Arkular, we believe that thoughtful design can transform your living areas into spaces that support your body and mind. Read on to see our top tips for health and how to tailor your home design to support a holistic approach to wellness. Get inspired by our completed range of modular home projects here.
Wellness: Well-being Additions for a Home You Can Thrive in
We can help you prioritise well-being and wellness at home with health additions including saunas, plunge pools and creative spaces tailored to your interests.
Saunas: Using a sauna may help relieve aches and pains, support relaxation, and improve cardiovascular health. We can integrate a sauna into the design of your home so you can reap the benefits.
Ice Baths & Cold Plunges: Ice baths offer several benefits, including reduced muscle soreness and inflammation, improved circulation, boosted mood, and potentially even improved sleep and immune function.
Creative Spaces: We can help bring your ideas to life with spaces dedicated to your hobbies or passions, whether it’s an art room, music studio, mediation station or a space for yoga – we can design areas tailored to your specific needs.
Outdoor Baths + Pools: At Arkular, we are well experienced in integrating pools and outdoor baths to strengthen connections to nature, from architectural designs as seen at the Shoreham Banksia House, to simplistic concrete pools and rustic outdoor baths.
Nutrition: A Kitchen Designed for Health
Nutrition plays a vital role in our overall wellness, with a well-designed kitchen helping to inspire healthy cooking and eating habits. Arkular kitchen designs offer flexibility, creating spaces that cater to your needs.
Functional Layout: An efficient kitchen layout encourages cooking at home. We use clever open-concept configurations that facilitate meal preparation and social interaction.
Storage Solutions: Ample storage for fresh produce and healthy ingredients can help make storing fresh items easy. We integrate custom cabinetry and pantry solutions to help keep foods accessible and stored correctly.
Sustainable Materials: Using eco-friendly materials in kitchen design not only benefits the environment but also contributes to a healthier home.We use sustainable finishes and appliances that align with wellness goals, including
Get inspired by some of our favourite health experts, supplements and appliances, including: Three Tides Natural Health Services for all your acupuncture and complimentary medicine needs, Vitamix High Speed Blender (perfect for soups, juices and smoothies!) and Bush Tucker Blends Australian Native Wholefood supplements.
Image: Carbon Positive House
Be in the Know: Interesting Health and Well-being Statistics
Get started on your health journey with some of our favourite places to relax and rejuvenate Inner Studio, Within Yoga and The Breath Haus.
– Cold therapy increases blood flow, enhances recovery, reduces stress and increases metabolism. Heat therapy relieves muscle tension, increases blood flow and relaxes the body.
– 40-min walks 3 x per day = increased hippocampal volume by 2%
– 1 night of poor sleep can reduce muscle repair (-18%) and testosterone levels (-24%) and increases cortisol (+21%)
– How meditation changes the brain: increases grey matter, thickens the hippocampus and shrinks the amygdala.
– 30 to 60 minutes of weekly strength training can reduce all-cause mortality by 10 – 17%
Information sourced from Open @op_e___n
Image:Â Folly / Cohesion Studio
Image: Nordic Sauna by Architects Line Design / Sasha Moloko, Mikhail Lenko, Evgeniya Enina, Petr Pavlikov
Fitness: Creating Active Living Spaces
Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We can incorporate features into the design of your home that encourage movement and fitness, making it easier to stay active.
Outdoor Spaces: Having a comfortable and inviting outdoor living space will encourage you to spend more time outside. We consider shade (pergolas, awnings) warmth (firepits, outdoor heating, fireplaces) lighting and spaces for veggie and herb gardens to amplify outdoor living areas.
Flexible Spaces: Multi-purpose rooms can serve as workout areas, playrooms, or relaxation zones. We design adaptable spaces that can evolve with your lifestyle.
Proximity to Nature: We incorporate principles of Biophilic Design within our modular dwellings for healthy spaces and happy people, integrating visual connection with nature, airflow and natural light.
Looking for some health and fitness inspiration? Why not follow some of our favourite wellness influencers and experts including: Luke Zocchi @zocobodypro Stephanie Miller @stephclairesmith Hannah McKimm and Brooke Hogan of Our Pilates @ourpilates
Image: Academia Level Private Gym / stu.dere
Sleep Tight: Elements to Integrate to Promote Better Sleep
Quality sleep is key to good health. To create a sleep-friendly environment, consider the following design elements:
Natural Light: Incorporate large windows or skylights to allow natural light during the day, which helps regulate your circadian rhythm.
Comfortable Bedding: Invest in high-quality mattresses and pillows that provide the support you need for restorative sleep. We used an iAdapt mattress in the Agricultural Lakehouse for comfort, balance and healthy air circulation. Due to its open cell structure it provides optimal ventilation and a natural protection against fungi, bacteria and dust-mites
Calming Colours: Choose a soothing colour palette with muted natural tones, to promote relaxation and tranquility in your bedroom.
Good quality bedding, mattresses and furniture can make all the difference when it comes to having a good sleep. Some of our favourite Australian brands include: Adairs, Sealy, Sleep Maker, Sheet Society and Hommey.
