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Everyone wants a functional and comfortable living environment where they can relax and spend quality time with their loved ones. Fortunately, there are many simple ways to enhance your home - from creating a more sociable open plan layout, to increasing your home security. Here are some simple ways to improve your living environment today. 

Installing home security systems like alarms, CCTV and outdoor lights, will improve your home security and help create a safe and secure living environment for you and your family. Having these security systems in place will help protect your home and valuables and also act as a deterrent against burglars and other criminals. What’s more, security systems can also lower your home insurance by a massive 20%, making them an excellent investment for many homeowners. Many home security systems also come with the option to upgrade with a huge range of high-tech extras such as motion sensors and instant alters direct to your mobile phone via Wi-Fi.  

Most people overlook the effect that air quality can have on their living environment. However, poor air quality can, in fact, lead to a number of health issues including headaches, dizziness, allergies and breathing problems. It’s therefore important that you monitor air quality carefully and look for ways to improve the quality of the air in your home. Humidity plays a key role in your home’s air quality, so it’s definitely worth investing in a humidifier if you’re concerned about the quality of your indoor air. According to www.actionfurnace.ca - “the correct home humidity can help reduce the spread of airborne diseases, prevent snoring, keep your skin soft, and extend the life of your furniture.” Other simple ways to improve the air quality of your home include - placing some indoor plants around your house to help oxygenate the air, keeping doors and windows open to let fresh air into your home, and cleaning your home regularly to reduce the amount of dust and bacteria.

Open plan kitchens are becoming extremely popular with modern families. This is because they allow all family members to spend time together in one area of the house. They also enable parents to keep an eye on their young children while they’re carrying out daily tasks like preparing meals for example. An open-plan layout encourages families to spend time together, instead of everyone being sat in separate rooms in different areas of the house. Kitchen islands are an excellent way to further enhance your kitchen and create a more sociable space for entertaining or spending time with your loved ones. Fortunately, you can find a huge range of modern kitchen islands in a variety of different styles. These can usually be fitted quickly and easily with the help of a professional installer. 

As you can see, there are many ways to improve your living space and create a more functional and comfortable home for you and your family. Use some of the above ideas to improve your living environment and create a happy and healthy home!