HOW INTERIOR DESIGN CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
CONSIDER LIGHT AND COLOR
To provide a boost to your sense of well-being, start by observing the amount of natural light entering your living spaces. You can increase the amount of natural light you have inside by using mirrors to bounce the light around the space. You will find that your rooms will feel lighter and airier.
Your choice of shades can also have a big impact on how much light comes in, so if you want more light, swap heavy shades for blinds so you can control light levels more easily. If you need privacy, consider using sheer and voile fabrics that diffuse natural light but don't completely block it.
Color is also something to consider when it comes to making rooms look and feel lighter. Choose paler shades and neutral colors, as well as brighter paints, to help bounce the light into the room. Also think about what you are using the different rooms for, as this will help you decide which colors and patterns to choose in your home. If you want the room to be relaxing, consider using soft blues and greens. For an energizing scheme, choose warm shades of yellow or ocher.
ORDERLY HOME ... ORDERLY MIND
Do you have a lot of clutter in your house? Try to adopt minimalism as a concept! A sense of space can help us feel calmer and more organized, but if you have things everywhere, even the largest rooms can feel cramped and claustrophobic.
It can be difficult to get rid of belongings, but a good rule of thumb is if you haven't used something in a year, buy it, give it away, or recycle it. For more inspiration, read Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying or watch her Netflix documentary Tidying Up with Marie Kondo to see how it's done and what the benefits could be.
BRING THE FRESH AIR
The biophilia trend has been widely embraced by interior designers and stylists. It's a really easy and fun way to decorate your home, while giving yourself the mental health boost you've been looking for.
Biophilic design is about feeling more connected to nature and the environment by incorporating direct and indirect experiences of the outside world within your home. This could be achieved by celebrating natural light, for example, or by introducing lots of fresh plants into your rooms.
Nature can also be represented inside using materials and fabrics, colors, wall decorations, motifs and patterns from the natural world.
Even if you are not a professional interior designer, the biophilic aesthetic is an easy trend to apply and even the smallest touches will help create a calm and relaxing space.
Introduce a houseplant or choose natural colors like blues, greens, ocher, and yellows.
Of course, these are just a few ideas that you could incorporate at home. We'd love to hear how you've designed your home to enhance your well-being. Visit us on the website for more information.