This Stylish, Instagram-Famous Humidifier Actually Works, and It Even Helps Me Fall Asleep at Night
A humidifier seems like something you might not need after the winter months, particularly as temperatures warm, and moisture in the air tends to increase (specifically outdoors). If you’re anything like me though — and dry pretty much all year long and prone to allergies — you can benefit from adding a humidifier to your setup in the off-season. My pick? The cute little Canopy humidifier, which you may have seen on Instagram or know from the brand’s collaborations on scent kits with the likes of Open Spaces and The Sill.
When it comes to appliances and gadgets, aesthetics matter to me, sure, but whatever I’m using needs to work and work well, too. I have to admit that I was initially drawn to this unit because it’s fairly sleek in stature (its shape reminds me of a mini beauty fridge) and the footprint is so small — 10 inches by 7 inches by 8.5 inches, to be exact. That said, it’s capable of hydrating about 500-square-feet total, which is just under the size of my entire apartment. For this reason, I put it on my nightstand, which is pretty central in the layout of my place. Color-wise, it’s largely white (or clear), so it blends in nicely with the lamp, wireless charger, and candle that I also keep, styled-out, bedside.
As far as the actual design elements go, the smallish water reservoir is easy to access to fill and it’s dishwasher-safe, which are two big pluses in my book, since sometimes humidifiers can be cumbersome, messy, and hard to clean. Even better, a full tank of water gives you about 36 hours of run time. Although I often start the machine up around bedtime and turn it off midday the next day, it would keep running continuously well into the next night if I let it.
The brand bills the Canopy as an always-on appliance, and it does have sensors built into it to maintain optimal moisture day and night. These sensors also help prevent mold growth, since the machine will continue to run so long as there’s water inside the reservoir. Mold’s been another pain point for me with other machines, but so far accumulation has been minimal, despite the fact that I sometimes forget to empty the tank.
The one big downside, I will say, is the paper filters get dirty fast. Hard to say whether that’s a NYC air quality issue or not. They’re easy enough to change though and, for all the benefits I’ve seen since I’ve started using the Canopy, worth the small hassle and expense of replacing them. First, I was having an issue with my scalp and forehead skin earlier this year, and I’m happy to report that things are less flakey in that department as of late. I think my allergies have been a little better, too. I definitely feel more stuffed up on nights when I, for whatever reason, may forget to run the humidifier. That doesn’t happen often though, and that’s probably because I’ve grown to really like the white noise the Canopy creates as it’s working its humidifying magic. I’ve tried a lot of ambient sound apps and machines, and this hum is hands down my favorite for drifting to sleep. You can also pair it up with essential oils curated by Open Spaces or The Sill if you like a little aroma with your air moisture.
At $150, the Canopy’s a bit of an investment up front, and it’s smart to subscribe for filters to get the best deal and keep the machine running at its best. So far, so good though, as far as I’m concerned!