Health and wellbeing are about more than just exercising and eating good food to fuel your body.
Your home is more than just four walls; it’s a sanctuary for your mind, body, and spirit. The connection between our surroundings and our wellbeing has never been more critical.
You know how sometimes you’ll walk into a space and feel instantly at ease. A lot of that ‘feel’ can be about the décor and design and its impact on your mood.
Your mood being affected by the design of your home is not exactly new. The ancient art of Feng Shui became all the rage in the ’80s and ’90s in Australia, with everyone considering the placement of beds and other furniture to bring good energy into your life and not allow stale energy to be trapped.
The way we choose to decorate our living spaces can have a profound impact on our wellbeing. From the colours on our walls to the arrangement of furniture, every detail plays a role in influencing our mood, productivity, and overall quality of life. Tranquil spaces help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, essential in our hectic lives.
There are a few factors to consider when redesigning your home for ultimate health and wellbeing.
How to decorate your home for happiness
Let the light in
Enhancing your space is about bringing more light and space into your design, decluttering, and adding natural sunlight wherever possible.
Natural sunlight has been scientifically proven to boost your mood, and who doesn’t love a little more light in their space? The other part includes decluttering and allowing more space to open up your decorating area.
This works twofold. More clutter in your home can make you feel more stressed, so keep things simple and declutter to boost your mood and reduce stress. And decluttering also brings more light into the space.
Boost your well-being with plants
Unsurprisingly, including indoor plants in your home has been directly correlated with increased positive mood. Being in nature naturally relaxes us, and by bringing a bit of nature into your home, you can also bring those effects.
Regarding plants, it’s not just the sight of them that counts. The smell of a plant will also impact your mood, so choosing plants with a pleasant aroma will significantly boost your wellbeing.
Add the elements
We’ve talked about bringing nature to your home with sunlight and plants and how it can affect your mood, but did you know that incorporating the elements, including wood, stone, metal, water, wind, and fire, are also surefire ways to bring calm to any space?
For the same reason as plants, using the elements is thought to connect your body to nature and bring a calming effect to your home.
Add colour
Colour psychology is another factor to take into account when designing your space. Different colours have been shown to affect the way we feel and, therefore, should be considered when deciding on a colour scheme for your space.
Green and blue colours have long been touted as ‘calming’ colours and work well in bedrooms and areas where you want to relax. Choosing earthy tones is also recommended for creating a peaceful and calming atmosphere in your home.
Add some art
Positive wall art can also significantly impact your wellbeing, whether by bringing that natural element into your home with a landscape or a vivid representation of a forest on your walls or by boosting your mood with a brightly coloured abstract art piece. When choosing your artwork, it’s important to consider what positive feelings you are trying to bring into the space and find something that suits you.
In the end, your home’s decor isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a means of nurturing your wellbeing. With thoughtful choices and a touch of creativity, your living space can become a place of solace, inspiration, and rejuvenation.
So, as you embark on your next decorating journey, remember that each decision can shape your home and your state of mind. It’s time to let your decor reflect your best self, and in doing so, you’ll find a more harmonious, peaceful, and well-balanced home.
The best artwork to shop for your home
Aquarius Rectangle Poster, $39, Urban Road
Nirrangi Canvas Art Print, $89, Urban Road
The Shallows Canvas Art Print, $89, Urban Road
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