Is your home depressing?
Prioritising Home Interiors
Though there’s a growing understanding that our spaces impact our wellbeing, home interiors is still something we see being deprioritised and underestimated. Marie Kondo’s book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ popularised decluttering in 2019 - and where we’re aligned that decluttering plays a pivotal role in creating a sense of calm at home - that’s just the beginning.
Getting to Magic
Recent studies in neuroaesthetic design have shown how colours, textures, and layouts influence psychological wellbeing. One of our clients was so sick of her master bedroom, which hadn’t been changed in 16 years. As we spoke to her, we could see the stress she was experiencing because her space wasn’t supporting her lifestyle - poorly planned dressing space, cluttered shoe storage, and a lack of privacy in the bathroom within the master suite - dampening the magic in her marriage.
A study by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology found that stressful homes increase depressed moods, while restorative homes reduce them throughout the day.
The Symptoms
So, how do you know if your home environment needs some attention, and what type of attention does it need?
If you find yourself irritable on days spent at home, it might be because your space feels uninspired, cluttered, and impersonal. You avoid being there because it’s draining - leaving you with mental fog, low energy, and a constant reminder of unfinished tasks you can’t seem to tackle. These are clear signs your home isn’t supporting you.
The Cure
Assess what your space needs with these questions:
Foundations: Does the layout and furniture support your lifestyle, and is everything in good condition?
Layers: Does your home have interesting textures and materials that add comfort and depth?
Identity: Does your home reflect you? Think art, personal details, and curated moments that express who you are.
Vision: Does your home align with the vision you had for it? If your vision’s evolved, is there still a gap between what you want and what you see?
Evolution: Has your home grown with you? Have you had any major (or minor) life changes that haven’t been reflected in your home?
In a Nutshell
Don’t underestimate the impact your home environment has on your wellbeing - your physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and any other state of being you can think of. Your home is one of the most important tools you have to help you live the best version of you.
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