Home & Daily Living (Adults)

Build a calm base for sleep, routines, and shared spaces. Practical, renter‑friendly tweaks with checklists, printables, and safety notes where it matters.

Evidence-based Updated: Oct 19, 2025

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Sensory inputs we cover: Auditory Visual Tactile Proprioceptive Vestibular Olfactory Cognitive/Predictability

First steps

Pick one room to start (bedroom or living room).
Make one change per system: sound (masking), visual (glare/lighting), proprioceptive (blanket/pressure).
Use a simple evening & morning routine; add one printable to support it.

Editor’s picks

Bedroom Calm Setup ($150)

Low-cost, renter-safe ways to soften light, reduce noise, and add comfortable pressure.

Guide Picks

Sleep Soundscapes

Match devices and app options to room size and sleepers without overdoing volume.

Overview Devices

Renter‑Safe Swing Alternatives

Vestibular input without drilling: doorway rigs, floor frames, and stands + safety notes.

Guide Picks

All home topics

Weighted blankets for adults — sizing & safety Proprioceptive Tactile
Sleep soundscapes — how to choose Auditory
Devices
Bedroom calm setup on $150 — layout & shopping list Visual Auditory Proprioceptive
Picks
Renter‑safe swing alternatives — doorway, floor, stands Vestibular Proprioceptive
Picks
Kitchen: sensory‑friendly setup — clatter/steam/smell Auditory Olfactory Visual
Picks
Laundry & clothing comfort — unscented care, seam‑light Tactile Olfactory
Picks
Low‑noise, low‑smell cleaning — tools & timing Auditory Olfactory
Picks
Morning & evening routines — gentle cues & timeboxing Cognitive/Predictability
Essential oils — safety notes & alternatives Olfactory Cognitive/Predictability

Related guides

Design a calm space — lighting, sound, textures, seating
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