When you design your home with intentionality, you are essentially 'hard-coding' healthy behaviors into your daily rhythm. Health outcomes are the result of thousands of micro-decisions—so in his own home, he prioritized spaces like the kitchen, whose open layout makes cooking a pleasure, and the gym, centrally located.
When I moved in here it truly was my last resort. Since living here I feel like I have the same independent life that my friends have and I just don't want to lose that. The guide dog run is probably the most important thing for me. It's a safe and confined area where I feel comfortable taking my dog out, especially at night.
As you age, your body gets less efficient at repair and recovery, as your: Immune system gradually loses some of its resilience Digestion slows Chances of chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis increase Retirement can also impact your health in complex ways. While stepping away from work often reduces stress, it may lead to less physical activity and fewer social interactions-both of which can raise your health risks.
There's something quietly radical about designing for pain. Not the dramatic, cinematic kind, but the daily grind of chronic discomfort that shapes how millions of people move through their lives. That's exactly what Madhav Binu, Kriti V, and Himvall Sindhu set out to tackle with Revive, a home-based rehabilitation device for knee osteoarthritis patients. The numbers tell a sobering story. Forty percent of India's elderly population lives with knee osteoarthritis, a condition that doesn't just hurt.
What is troubling me is I've always had an issue with taking a shower and all the oil and dirt flowing down my body. I think it's gross. Besides my resistance to actually taking a shower, I hate getting out of the shower and feeling cold, and trying to get dressed partially wet. When I've been in relationships, I force myself to shower, or I wipe down with hospital-type wipes.
The home isn't just where we live anymore. It's a mechanism for living longer. In this AD PRO LIVE report, we'll examine how residential design has become the next frontier to a healthier, longer life. Delve into the industry's expanding catalog of non-toxic materials, the architectural elements shaping conscientious builds, and the luxury amenities promoting physical and mental well-being in every room of the house.
Among the shampoo, soap, and conditioner bottles in my shower, I also keep two cleaning tools: a dish wand and squeegee. They both have become a crucial part of my cleaning routine, and help me keep my shower clean on a regular basis. For anyone who has a glass shower door, a squeegee is a must-have tool to keep the glass free of streaks - and this one by OXO is my absolute favorite. Here's why.
Working from home has shifted from a temporary fix to a long-term reality for millions of professionals. As remote and hybrid schedules become standard, the quality of your workspace directly affects comfort, focus, and daily output. A kitchen table setup may work short term, but extended hours demand smarter support. The right home office tech accessories reduce strain, limit distractions, and make long workdays easier to sustain.
Kohler's Anthem EvoCycle Smart Shower makes it easy to be more mindful about your water consumption. That's because when it's in "Cycle" mode, you can save up to 80% of water with a filtered, recirculated flow from the shower head. It uses an in-floor reservoir and filter in the shower base to do this, along with a closed loop system to deliver the recycled and fresh water mixture to the shower head. But you still get all the luxury that Kohler plumbing offers
Because it's so important to the function of my home, it's become an afterthought when it comes to making it beautiful. All I need is a functional, clean space - it doesn't need to feel as relaxing as my bedroom or living room. Plus, it's not like I have the time (or money!) to invest in transforming the bathroom space by hiring a stager or designer. But I'm interested in making each space feel a little more beautiful these days.
Ritchey's seat of choice is the Cooler Master Ergo L, a gaming chair that doubles as a serious office workhorse. While it's marketed to gamers, Ritchey points out that many high-level gaming chairs are essentially well-designed ergonomic office chairs with cool color accents and aesthetic details. While you're essentially paying for style on top of substance, the substance itself is actually real.
We're no strangers to controversial design features making a major comeback: From soapstone kitchen countertops to seashell decor, things that were once "out" always seem to make their way back "in" in the design world. (Design déjà vu is kind of the industry's thing.) As part of the sixth annual State of Home Design survey last month, Apartment Therapy asked 140 interior designers which once-controversial trends they thought were poised to make a resurgence in 2026. Some answers were more surprising than others, of course, but one stood out more than all the rest: When it comes to bathrooms, interior designers say the built-in bathtub is back - and in a big way.
The best over-the-toilet storage is one that can maximize the space in a small bathroom without looking like an eyesore. Whether you have a tiny powder room or a bathroom of epic proportions in need of extra storage, the right bathroom shelf can help you create a clutter-free, organized oasis. Transform this often-overlooked area above the john with thoughtfully designed shelving that keeps toiletries neat and accessible.
