There is a paradigm shift happening in home design. Today’s homeowners are more design savvy and demand more than what the old world values represent and deliver. For the Conscious Homeowner, gone are the days when a house is deemed adequate simply because it is built in Z architectural style, has Y number of bedrooms, and X number of square feet.
Conscious Homeowners expect more from their homes. They want increased functionality, reduced maintenance, and smaller utility bills. They want a home that maximizes their sense of individual freedom and personal privacy, while at the same time fostering greater family connection. They want highly supportive homes that enhance their lifestyle by removing friction and creating ease and grace.
Just as proper diet, exercise and good relationships are essential components of a happy, successful life, so too is proper home design. Conscious Home Design creates momentum in the lives of those who experience it, helping people more readily achieve their noble hopes and dreams, and bright ambitions. When you place the essential parts of life within the context of a consciously designed home, you and your loved ones will be served and supported night and day.
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Table of Contents
Preface …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. vii
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. ix
Chapter 1: What’s the Big Idea? …………………………………………………………… 1
Chapter 2: The Nine Essential Activity Spaces ………………………………. 21
Chapter 3: The Heart of the Home ……………………………………………………. 27
Chapter 4: Dining Together………………………………………………………………… 31
Chapter 5: Preparing Food – The Kitchen is the
Cornerstone of a Healthy Family ……………………………………………………… 35
Chapter 6: Rest and Recharge – Bedroom Design
for Deep Sleep and Passionate Intimacy …………………………………………. 43
Chapter 7: Bathing – Every Day is a Spa Day ………………………………….. 49
Chapter 8: Reception – Creating an Entry Hall
that Welcomes You Home ………………………………………………………………….. 55
Chapter 9: Outer Development – Physical Movement Space ……… 61
Chapter 10: Inner Development – Tuning in and Cultivating
Wisdom and Peace ………………………………………………………………………………. 67
Chapter 11: From the Inside Out – Express Yourself!
Making Room for Creativity ……………………………………………………………….. 73
Chapter 12: Bringing it all Together ………………………………………………… 79