How to design a healthy home, say professionals

Reduce dust by going for minimalism.

Having less dust in your home is one way to improve air quality, but dusting is annoying and needs to be done frequently. One way to reduce dust is to go for a minimalist design. "Replace several small accessories grouped on a surface with one large, one-of-a-kind object. Aim for at least something the size of a bowler hat," said Lee Harmon Waters, an interior designer from Midlothian, Virginia, on Women's Day. "For example, instead of several candles on a sideboard, a tall vase or sculpture might be a good substitute, and one thing is certainly easier to lift than several when dusting."

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