Wellness tech (as oxymoronic as it may sound to some) tends to feel slightly overkill or blatantly unattractive, resigned to being a background character in daily routines. But when a designer manages to innovate a good-looking product that genuinely solves a problem, my interest is piqued. And such is the case with Bloomie's Smart Air Sensor.
I'm not the most disciplined when it comes to thoroughly ventilating my home. And for anyone like-minded who often forgets to open up their windows, this is a design-y way to check the air quality in your home.
And it's not just the minimalist 'Oat' color above. It also comes in four other finishes that fit into moodier and more maximalist spaces, too. But before you get to picking out a color, here's how the Bloomie actually works.
Et voila, the innovative floral sensor that's elevating this aspect of home wellness and driving home the importance of living in a breathable space.
How Does the Bloomie Work?
Designed by mechanical engineer Ignacio Loyola in collaboration with METOD studio, Bloomie manifested as a solution to the common issue of poor air quality. With home wellness trends driving home the importance of clean air, Ignacio sought out an aesthetic way to remind us.
"While we spend nearly 90% of our lives indoors, we rarely know when the air around us becomes unhealthy. Existing air quality monitors are often technical, screen-based devices that fade into the background and are easy to ignore," says Ignacio.
"Bloomie was designed to change that. Instead of simply displaying numbers on a screen, it senses CO₂, temperature, and humidity in real time, and reacts to indoor conditions through its physicality. The petals open when the air is fresh and close when it's poor, making indoor air quality instantly visible while blending naturally into any living space."
I'm not the type of person to go overboard on wellness tech. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy indoor environment, I'm all for it. The Bloomie feels like a nice way to measure air quality without detracting from your home's design.
I'd nestle it on a bookshelf in a living room or style it in a wellness bedroom to create a better sleep environment. And just remember, once the petals perk back to life, your air has been successfully refreshed. It's a little thing that makes a notable difference to your home routine.
If you'd prefer to wait for Bloomie's soon-to-come launch on Amazon, here are some other air quality accessories to make home wellness a priority right now.
Alternative Air Quality Accessories to Shop
The Birdie air quality monitor is another way to track your air quality. When the bird droops, your home needs a reset, and when the bird rises again, you're good to go.
IKEA's smart sensor range features this simple air quality monitor that will let you know when your home's CO2 levels are higher than they should be.
Netatmo's Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitor fashions a rose gold sheen that cleverly disguises this piece of wellness tech.
You can always go natural by decorating with the best indoor plants for oxygen. And I recommend starting with this gorgeous monstera.
Having lived with Blueair's Mini Restful, this is one of my favorite hardworking wellness features around.
In other IKEA news, this UPPÅTVIND looks like a speaker but will actually clean the air in your home.
If you're on the journey to making a bigger change in the name of wellness, detoxing your home should be your next interior project. And to keep up with other designer launches in home wellness, be sure to subscribe to the Livingetc newsletter.
