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We’ve all been spending more time inside our homes this past year. But when it comes to promoting health and wellness, are our home designs doing enough?
ImproveNet surveyed nearly 3,000 Americans in cities across the country to find out.
Study highlights:
The top 5 characteristics of a happy home:
View of natural elements
Having a cool bedroom at night
Having a nice supportive mattress
Space to sit outdoors in the sun
Bedroom very quiet.
The top 5 characteristics of an unhappy home:
Phone in bedroom
TV in bedroom
Constant computer and phone notification
Stress home maintenance
Lack of natural light.
The top 5 cities with the happiest homes during the pandemic:
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