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The decoration of an environment can have a big impact on your mood, stress and even anxiety. Your home can cooperate to improve or worsen your emotional state.
But with a few adjustments, it can be easy to plan a space to contribute to your emotional health.
Six decorating steps that can change your emotional state
It has long been observed that the environment can psychologically interfere with human beings, for example, the influence of color psychology (a mechanism exploited by marketing), increased rates of depression in winter and clutter in work environments decreasing someone's work output, are significantly perceived.
And you might ask, what does this have to do with decoration? A lot, my friends, decoration can produce everything from stimulating environments to relaxing spaces.
With a few simple steps, you can transform your home into a mentally healthy environment.
How can you reduce the feeling of chaos?
A cluttered environment can make you feel stressed and anxious. But on the other hand, if your living space is 'too open', it can make you feel insecure
It's all about balance, so that you feel comfortable and relaxed.
You can simply make your space inspire calm by removing the chair that's in the way or arranging crammed shelves.
Experiment. If necessary, gradually remove things. You'll discover things that can actually be stored or even things you can get rid of.
If your space doesn't feel right, don't be afraid to move objects around to get the ideal layout.
Similarly, if a space seems too empty, add decoration and furniture to balance it out. Sometimes all you need is a big canvas on your wall.
How to improve the feeling of tightness
A room with high ceilings, lots of natural light and a good flow of space improves the feeling of well-being and encourages social interaction.
If your ceiling height is low, create the illusion of height by drawing the eye upwards.
This can be as simple as strategically placing an attractive lamp in the room, painting the ceiling a lighter color than the walls, or hanging a long picture vertically.
Hanging the curtain from the ceiling to the floor is also another way of giving the illusion of more height.
You don't have enough natural light
Natural light has a huge impact on mood. Walk into a well-lit room, and you'll be motivated to socialize or feel activated to just 'do' something.
Darkness, on the other hand, can leave you feeling depressed and unmotivated and even sleepy. Light can have such an impact on our mental health that some people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in winter due to the shorter days and darker skies are often treated with light therapy in countries where winter is harsher.
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Research shows that we respond better to natural light - we exercise more, sleep better and even see things as more attractive.
So if the environment is designed to perform a task such as an office or kitchen, natural light is the best strategy to contribute successfully.
There are enough conclusions in studies to show that an abundance of natural light makes you happier and more productive
Let the light in through windows and glass doors or skylights.
Choose curtains that allow you to control their intensity:
Transparent during the day,
Block out the light at night so you can relax
The introduction of shiny metallic items, such as cushion fabric, and mirrors strategically placed to reflect the light, or trimming shrubs and foliage that can cause shadows on your windows to release natural light are steps to think about.
If your living room has little light because it faces south, try a cool white or pastel color on the walls to create an intimate and pleasant space
On the other hand, in a north-facing room with abundant natural light, opt for a warmer-based white, so it will work better by eliminating the glare factor, and at the same time look light and airy.
Which artificial light to choose
Qual luz artificial escolher
Artificial light works best when it simulates natural light, so choose warm light with adjustable levels, allowing you to control the brightness you feel most comfortable with.
Remember that blue light is good for performing tasks, but depressing at night, so for a calmer mind turn off all smartphones and laptops and banish them from the bedroom.
You need some color
Color psychology shows that bright color can energize the mind, making you feel motivated and creative.
These bright colors are ideal for high-activity areas such as the hallway, living room, kitchen or home workspace.
Studies have shown that colors can have a variety of physiological effects, such as increasing or decreasing the heart rate, stimulating or relaxing the brain.
Pay attention to the marketing of famous food brands, you'll notice a color pattern.
Red, perhaps the most intense color, can raise the energy level in a room, promoting activity and social interaction.
If you want to calm the mind, opt for the calm and reflective aspect of blue in your choice of bedding for the color on your walls.
Whereas green is the color of nature - and is restful, calming and stimulating. One way to add the color green is to introduce some plants indoors and take advantage of the natural, relaxing atmosphere of greenery.
Neutrals and monochromes are familiar, serene and welcoming.
Bring out your creativity with yellow. Representing the bright energy of the sun, yellow is described as 'the happy color' and is used to focus the mind and stimulate creativity.
Boost your child's learning by painting the walls of the study area yellow or placing a bright yellow chair or rug.
Your environment is too harsh
More than any other element, texture (materials and finishes) is responsible for the tactile comfort of any space.
In the colder months, adding layers of texture will add depth, giving us a feeling of familiarity and well-being.
Think about what you can achieve with every finish, from flooring to lighting, every surface in the room.
Combine a luxurious rug with soft round cushions for a feeling of warmth.
For that natural, cozy feeling, incorporate raw materials such as wooden objects into your home to add warmth and tranquility.
Fabrics such as baskets soften hard surfaces. Metallic elements are cold and clinical and can make you feel disconnected from the place. Limit their use or opt for a warmer color, such as copper or gold.
Bottom line
Start contributing to yourself and your emotional health by providing a more comforting environment.
