Wellness Centric Homes: Knowledge Enhancement of the Homemaker for Mindful Living

Abstract

In the modern world, homes are seen as more than just useful places to live; they are acknowledged as essential spaces that affect people's physical, mental, and emotional health. The integration of design elements that promote mindful and health-supportive living is emphasized by the Wellness-Centric Homes concept. Homemakers have a major influence on how residential spaces are shaped because they are the ones who organize and maintain them. However, a lot of people are frequently ignorant of small but significant design decisions that directly affect wellbeing, like the use of non-toxic materials, natural ventilation, ergonomic arrangements, biophilic design, and acoustic comfort. The aim of the study is to determine any knowledge gaps and gauge the level of familiarity that Vadodara city homemakers had with wellness-centric houses. Information was gathered from 70 respondents using a purposive sample technique with a snowball approach. Different levels of knowledge were found, with demographic factors including age, education, and family structure having a significant impact. There was no systematic understanding of wellness-centric design, even though many respondents instinctively favored comfort and natural aspects. The data for this study was collected in Vadodara city, Gujarat, India, during the year 2025. The research was conducted by investigators affiliated with The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara, with data gathered from 70 homemakers using purposive sampling with a snowball technique. To improve homemakers' understanding, educational interventions and the development of a booklet in response to the gaps that were found was implemented. The results highlight how crucial it is to provide homemakers with useful knowledge for them to make decisions that promote more balanced, healthy, and thoughtful living arrangements for their families. This research helps close the knowledge gap and encourages the wider application of wellness concepts in living environments. Homemakers will gain hands-on insights and simple, practical tips for creating healthier, more soothing homes that support the well-being of their families and communities.