5 Ways to Minimize Dust with Design Decisions

Look, dust is going to dust regardless of the precautions we take, but that doesn’t mean we can’t work towards minimizing it.

Exposure to dust inside homes can have adverse health outcomes, such as respiratory problems, asthma, allergic reactions, and lead poisoning (if the dust contains lead). It also supports mold growth as one of mold’s FAVORITE food sources is dust

Let’s look at some ways to minimize!

The more surface area, especially horizontal - the more dust will accumulate. Closed or encased cabinetry protects not only your shelves, but the photos, books, and nitpicks on your shelves from becoming too dusty.

High pile or shag rugs especially trap dust that even HEPA vacuum can’t get. Luckily, more and more companies (Like Revival) are creating gorgeous, washable rugs that get completely clean.

Imagine having to clean every singly tiny leaf on a Wire Vine once a month…no thanks. Opt for larger leafed plants that you can easily wipe with a rag.

Bell, Empire Box, Scalloped…so many lamp shade shapes to decide from. Drum shaped, however, reduces the likelihood that your shade will have dust build up on the curvature of the shades. Easy cleaning!

Ever taste stale air? Probably due to a lack of air circulation which means dust build-up. It’s easy to convert ceiling lights into fans with lights. Or if you need a more budget-friendly solution, table fans!