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T H E SM A RT + H E A LT HY H O M E | ARIZONA “We design homes that cultivate wellness.”
TECH MEETS WELLNESS In recent years, Shively has noticed building interest in circadian lighting. The new technology “replicates the body’s natural circadian rhythm as it relates to the progression of natural daylight,” Shively says. “This helps you be more alert when you want to be and fall asleep more quickly and naturally when you go to bed.” Sesshu Design Associates uses this and other technologies to create routine wellness experiences in the home.
GO NATURAL To create a healthy home, Shively suggests starting with these must-haves. • Natural light •E nergy-efficient fixtures to reduce consumption • Live plants atural fibers like wool, linen, silk, cotton, •N hemp or bamboo for rugs, carpets, textiles, upholstery and drapery •N atural, organic bedding, including the mattress, sheets, blankets and pillows
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pace for respite and quiet—a personal •S sanctuary
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With such multi-faceted lives, homeowners have come to expect more from their home. It should accommodate the various aspects of their lives, from work, entertainment and hosting to relaxation, exercise and family time. To account for this, Sesshu Design Associates has developed a comprehensive approach to design, with a focus on health and sustainability. “When your home is designed with your personal wellness in mind, you feel less stressed, more relaxed and recharged from the time you spend there,” says Tanya Shively, owner and CEO of the design firm. Because no two clients are exactly alike, Shively designs based on each client’s completed lifestyle questionnaire which gauges their “needs and priorities around health and wellness, as well as their taste and preferences of style,” Shively says. This way, clients’ finished homes become the ultimate sanctuary from the outside world.
Above Walls in shades of taupe and ivory provide a quiet backdrop for a bold, geometric headboard, and a bed dressed in luxurious silk, wool and cotton bedding. Top Workdays are much more enjoyable from a home office with a gorgeous view and stunning furnishings, like this wool rug and custom tree-root desk. Photography Architectural Photographic Specialists