• 5 Tips on Allergen Free Decorating
  • Very often, when you have people living in your home with allergies there are several restrictions that can arise when it comes to home décor. You will have to take extra care about the materials you use when you decorating your home. However, just because allergies exist in the home there is no reason for it to look barren and cold. You can still decorate your home to be attractive and inviting. Here are some tips that you can use when decorating an allergy free home:
  • 1. Eliminate Wall to Wall Carpeting -Wall to wall carpeting is a catch all for dust and dander, two things that cause allergies. If you have someone in your home who suffers from allergies, one way that you can keep your home allergen free is to use wood floors or tile instead of wall to wall carpeting in the house. Wall to wall carpeting can be a breeding ground for allergens and is best avoided when decorating for an allergen free home.
  • 2. Use Ceiling Fans- Ceiling fans are one way to not only add light to your home, but also to circulate air. This can be beneficial if you have someone in your house who suffers from allergies. Installing ceiling fans is not difficult and can be accomplished by anyone who has a beginning knowledge of light installation. You will also find that ceiling fans help with the heating and cooling bills.
  • 3. Use a Decorative Humidifier and Air Purifier- There are some decorative air humidifiers and purifiers on the market. These can do wonders when it comes to helping someone with allergies breathe easier. While you will not want these products to be the centerpiece of your home, you can put them in an area where they are inconspicuous. By getting one of the modern, attractive air purifiers, you can make them fit into a contemporary home. If you do not have contemporary décor, you can hide these products with a screen.
  • 4. Use Area Rugs for Warmth- Area rugs can be cleaned easily if you get them made of natural products. Area rugs can keep the floors warm and, unlike wall to wall carpeting, can be kept allergen free with proper care. You can find area rugs in just about any type of material or color that you want. Area rugs can be the easiest way to add both style and warmth to a home that is being decorated with allergens in mind.
  • 5. Use Blinds Instead of Curtains- Blinds are a better choice when it come to an allergen free home than curtains or draperies. They are easy to wipe down and will not harbor any allergens. You can find many lovely styles of blinds for your home – both vertical and horizontal – that will cover your windows as well as make your home look attractive, all the while being allergen free.
  • Just because you or a family member has allergies is no reason not to have style and décor in your home. By using allergen free products such as blinds, wood flooring and tiles, using area rugs instead of wall to wall carpeting and also having an air purifier and humidifier in the home, you can have an allergen free home that is very much in vogue!
  • Our Number 1 tip for Interior Design, is to use area rugs – this Dynamic Rugs Allure Ivory 1904-100 Rug will suit any modern decor.
  • 5 Tips on Allergen Free Decorating
    By Fran Sloan