Home design is a key factor contributing to our mental health and productivity, as many people have realised since the pandemic. Our surrounding environment plays a considerable role in our mood, so it’s important to look beyond appearance and functionality when undertaking a design project and think about boosting mental wellbeing through Interior Design.
Read on below for some tips which can help create wellness-driven spaces as think about mental wellbeing, as well as aesthetics.
Spaciousness and minimal clutter
Lots of clutter certainly isn’t conducive to a peaceful, relaxing, or comforting environment. We recommend decluttering as you go, to save yourself those massive, gruelling clear-outs. However, if you do need a clear-out, there are rules of thumb you can follow:
· If you haven’t used it in a year, you don’t need it
· Ask yourself whether an item sparks joy – if it doesn’t, get rid of it
Less clutter, better storage, and good organisation will make spaces seem bigger. A sense of spaciousness can elevate mood and boost creativity. This effect can be achieved in almost any space with the right design, furniture, lighting, and colour schemes. Glass and mirrors are great for creating the illusion of space and give a feeling of a lighter, brighter and airier room.
Sunlight
Natural light is not just aesthetically pleasing; it also boosts mood and productivity. It inspires happiness in people, whether they get their sunlight outdoors or through windows, and has been known to energise and motivate too. This is likely because exposure to sunlight triggers the release of serotonin, which is associated with boosting mood and feeling calm and focused.
Sunlight is a big factor when designing wellbeing-oriented rooms, especially if a lot of time is spent in the space. Large windows, bifold doors, skylights, velux windows, mirrors, and clever furniture placement can help to maximise natural light.
Natural elements
Though most of us spend a lot of time indoors, humans have an innate connection to nature. The desire to be around plants, green spaces, and natural elements is a primitive part of our DNA. Our mood improves when we come into contact with nature, as well as feeling relaxed and revitalised.
It’s also a good idea to bring nature indoors, with houseplants, neutral and earthy colour schemes, or natural materials such as wood and stone. Plants are known to reduce stress and anxiety, but they can also boost cognitive ability – this is why we’ve been seeing so many plant-filled rooms recently and we are big fans!
Many types of plant also act as natural air filters, which improves air quality, reduces allergens, and increases oxygen levels. This means they’re beneficial to both our mental and physical wellbeing.
If you would like to talk to us about helping you improve mental wellbeing through Interior Design in your home, please get in touch by filling out the contact form on our website, we’d love to hear from you!
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