5 Living Room Wellness Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner!

After a long day at work and school, coming home to a living and dining area that feels like a sanctuary is the best part of the day. Your living and dining rooms should be more than a showpiece — they should be spaces that help you recharge and connect with family and friends. Investing in the right materials, design, and appliances is key to creating these spaces. When choosing what goes into your environment, consider the invisible impact of your decisions, like how a particular shade of paint brightens the family’s mood or how an air-conditioner with air-purifying properties can relieve your kids’ stuffy noses while they’re playing.

CLEANSE AND COOL

Keep your living and dining room clean and healthy for your loved ones. A dual-function air-conditioner like Daikin’s iSmile Eco+ both cools and purifies the air, thanks to its Streamer technology that generates high-electrons with strong oxidative decomposition power. This means it can break down germs, allergens, and pollutants such as formaldehyde while maintaining a pleasantly cool climate during those hot days. 

The Streamer technology works continuously in the background, helping to neutralise common indoor irritants and creating a fresher, safer environment for your family. This innovation has been tested for its effectiveness in inhibiting mould, bacteria, viruses, and allergens — making it especially reassuring for homes with children, elderly loved ones, or anyone with sensitivities.

The iSmile Eco+ also features a mould-proof operation that automatically activates after every cooling or dry cycle. By running for an extra hour, it helps prevent the growth of mould and keeps unwanted odours at bay, so your space stays fresh even in humid conditions. This thoughtful feature is a real advantage for those living in climates where dampness can be an issue.

Comfort is further enhanced by the Coanda Airflow design, which directs cool air upwards along the ceiling. This creates a gentle, even distribution of air throughout the room, avoiding harsh drafts and ensuring a consistently pleasant temperature — no matter where you’re seated. The result is a more inviting atmosphere for everything from family dinners to quiet evenings in.

If you have pets, the MCK70 and MC80 Streamer air purifiers provide an additional line of defence against dander by removing 99.7% of fine particles with their TAFU-HEPA filter. For those with sensitive skin and noses — especially young children, older family members and pregnant mothers — these help to enhance overall indoor comfort and improve the air quality.

Discover the iSmile Eco+ and Streamer Air Purifiers through Daikin’s authorised retailers.

CHOOSE LOW-TOX MATERIALS

From flooring to furniture finishes, the materials in your space directly impact your indoor air quality. Opt for low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints, sealants, and cabinetry to reduce exposure to harmful off-gassing. Natural materials like solid wood, bamboo, anduntreated fabrics are not only gentler on the senses — they age better too.

Prioritising low-tox design choices creates a safer, more soothing environment for shared meals and everyday living, especially in homes with young children or sensitive individuals.

BRING IN THE OUTDOORS

Plants breathe life into any space. A simple potted peace lily or trailing pothos on a shelf adds natural charm and helps purify the air, and if you love garnishing your dishes with herbs, consider growing basil or mint near a sunny window. If cut flowers are more your style, opt for arrangements that don’t have a strong fragrance, as they can overpower the food at a dining table.

SOFTEN THE LIGHTING

Natural light lifts the mood — but glare? Not so much. Use sheer curtains or light-filtering blinds to create a gentle, calming glow. If windows are limited, opt for pendant lights with warm-toned bulbs above the table. This keeps the atmosphere soft and inviting — perfec tfor encouraging family chats that last well beyond dessert.

CONNECTION, NOT CLUTTER

A cluttered living and dining space kills the mood. Create a dedicated storage zone nearby— a sideboard, tray, or tidy basket — for daily drop-offs like mail and keys. Keeping the table clear signals that meals and time together matter, even on busy weekdays. When your space is calm, dinner and bonding time become a ritual, not just a routine.

Brought to you in collaboration with Daikin.