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Next, here are the five elements I believe create harmony, and reduce
stress and anxiety from your home:
CONSIDER THE WHOLE VIEW OF A ROOM.
Create the perception of space as you look into a room. Look at all
the details from furnishings to accessories to art, how does the overall
picture take your eye through the space? If you can edit, pare down and
simplify, but also understand the rhythm of how your personal items or
art can create interest, you will have a good start. Studies have shown
that a sense of spaciousness will elevate your mood and creativity, so
consider that and start editing.
LET THERE BE LIGHT!
Ok, this is one of the most important things you can do to affect your
mood and well-being. Natural sunlight is a mood lifter. It boosts posi-
tive thoughts, productivity, creativity, and promotes better sleep as
well as offering other benefits. Just as a gray day can make you feel
down, sunlight has proven mental health benefits such as alleviating
depression and anxiety. If you are building or renovating, put in the
biggest doors and windows possible. Another pro tip – do not flood
your ceilings with millions of canned lights, instead use what is mini-
mal per application. Add dimmers to every room. Bring the lighting
down to eye level. Use lamps with soft, diffused shades. I love lamps on
kitchen counters, which can be charming and create a great mood after
you’ve cooked dinner. Task lighting should not be used for relaxing,
everyday lighting. Use sconces on bathroom walls, instead of mounting
lights over a mirror – that makes you look tired, not very flattering!
CHOOSE A HARMONIOUS COLOR PALLET.
As everyone knows, color is psychological. Your choices of color will
affect your mood as much as lighting. But while you may not be able to
change your windows, you can change your paint color. This is another
area where expert advice can really help, but the Internet is also an
easy way to find some great combinations of color palettes. Reading
Architecture the paint colors that designers love and use is an easy way to start.
You don’t have to paint every room white. There can be a lovely dance
of shades between rooms and spaces, but remember to consider the
perception of space. Sometimes using a very dark color to pull your
eye back into a small space can be amazing, but here I defer to hiring
an expert if you are unsure how to achieve this drama.
ART. MY FAVORITE SUBJECT.
Everyone needs art in their home. Whether it’s minimal or maximal,
your home. Art is very personal, and powerful. Consider how the art
in your home makes you feel. If you bought it just to fill a space, it may
fall flat because it literally isn’t filling up your (heart) space. Choose
art that gives you a connection to something. It can be family photos,
or a painting from travels. Just make sure you know why you have it
in your home.