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You should look for a soothing, restorative home that comforts both your body and your soul. In order to make yourself (and those around you) more comfortable, you should choose the world’s only bio-responsive fabric – Wellness Textures by Crypton. For over a century, this brand has offered thousands of elegant, sustainably-sourced fabrics, with textures ranging from plush velvet to natural woven cotton, which you can use to upholster ready-made furniture pieces available at select national retailers. Featuring Celliant® technology, Kravet’s patented new Wellness Textures work by reflecting your body heat back as warm infrared energy, boosting your relaxation factor.

Let’s move on to your mind. Research shows that filling your space with pieces inspired by, or derived from, nature can relax you. Incorporate natural stone, reclaimed wood, and rattan in your furniture and decor to bring the outside in. Add an element of nature to your space by displaying art that depicts it. Your high-tech couch will enable you to enjoy the great outdoors even as you sit on it.

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Whether you want to cover a throw pillow or ottoman in your living room, Crypton’s recycled cotton fabric is stain- and spill-resistant.

The deep-seated sofa from Kravet is already comfortable, but when you request a Wellness Textures fabric for upholstery, you’ll love it even more. Incorporating Crypton Home Celliant technology, the material offers comforting warmth that enhances movie nights. Sitting on the fabric was found to provide benefits such as more restful sleep, increased energy, and even a quicker recovery from a tough workout.

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Its latte wood base is complemented by an ivory Crypton performance fabric that goes with any décor. Take a load off your feet in this chair that feels right at home as an accent piece in the living room or around an elegant dining table. It is spun from 50 to 70 percent of cotton that would have otherwise been thrown away by the garment industry.

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In addition to lowering stress, improving concentration, and speeding up recovery from injuries, indoor plants have a number of other health benefits. You can also store your new pothos or snake plant in this sleek ceramic jar that lets roots breathe (and looks great too).

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You can reduce work stress just by looking at this oversized, water-based print enclosed in a white wood frame.

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Custom window coverings are made from reed, bamboo, grass, paper or jute, which are just sheer enough to allow plenty of sunlight inside (a natural mood booster).

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You can use this seat as a striking office chair or as a pop of color around the kitchen table, thanks to its sleek curved shape. Design Within Reach offers a variety of options featuring Crypton upholstery, including GREENGUARD Gold third party certification, which indicates sustainability and has been tested for over 25,000 chemicals.y

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Take a break from the snooze button with this ultra-modern lamp—ideal for a minimalist bedroom—that gently wakes you up (and helps you fall asleep). Your body’s natural circadian rhythm should be reset to provide you with a restful night and less caffeine dependence the next day.

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A sturdy sectional made of yellow pine, this sofa is a welcome addition to any living room. No need to worry about spills with Crypton’s stain-resistant recycled cotton bouclé, which makes it easier to rest on than a teddy bear.

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Each of these unique shaped decorative bowls is made from walnut trees cut down in Detroit due to disease or storm damage, and finished at Michigan’s Holland Bowl Mill.