We often see and think of home as a reflection of our personal style and wealth, a canvas for showcasing our tastes and interests. But what if there was another way to decorate your home? When it comes to Mindful interior design, the sky is limitless, as there are no rules with it, from the fabric to the colour scheme to the decor Impacts as a whole, there are no rules. All of this together can work together to influence our mood, stress levels and even our physical health.
A good example of the bad would be a lack of cohesive decor, a messy Mindful interior and just no cohesive or inviting decor. This would likely have a negative effect on your overall mood for good reason. It’s not uncommon for people to feel more relaxed once they’ve cleaned their space, as they feel centred, organised and overall productive for completing the tasks that are usually pretty boring.
I also think that having a space that is designed to your personality and interests is really beneficial in the sense that you belong in the space, it inspires you and it brings sentimental joy to you.
Why Can Interior Decor Impact Your Mood?
Decor Holds Emotion
It’s not as simple as having a messy space; your interior one day might make you the happiest person ever, but then one bad day or a bad experience can turn that around. This might be during an argument with a spouse, or maybe it’s an item that has been bought by a family member who is close to you. These things can hold a lot of positive and, unfortunately, in some cases, negative emotions.
Having a space that has strong memorabilia can significantly impact your mood when you are feeling susceptible to emotions; it can lift you up or bring you down. It depends on the way it makes you feel whether you want to get rid of those pieces or keep them.
It’s nice to have gentle reminders of experiences you’ve had in your life, but you don’t always need them there if they aren’t bringing any comfort or value.
The Vibe Does Make Sense
Not everyone is a born and blessed interior designer, and it’s not your fault that you just can’t see the vision for what the space has to offer. While there is external free help, such as Pinterest or small independent interior designers like Camden and Co. (which I have been drawing most of my inspiration from). While you might have some rough vision, that doesn’t mean it’s that easy to execute; it’s not always as easy as it looks. At the final product, you have things to consider, such as your personal style.
Messy
It’s definitely not new to anyone that mess, unorganised spaces, and just an overall lack of style can negatively impact your mood because you don’t feel safe in the space. While in some cases it might only be temporary if you have just moved in and are in the midst of creating the space as your own, or if you are living with people who contribute to the mess of the space.
Mess as a whole can make us feel less motivated and dirty, but also uncomfortable in our own space. From a personal perspective, I lived in a house with 6 people and with a mother who loved mess, as it felt natural to her, but also because she didn’t want to clean up after everyone her whole life, which is understandable. However, when you have other people who didn’t clean up after themselves (aka, me), you are usually left with messy spaces that create conflict at home.
Cohabitating
I think, as mentioned above, that cohabitation can lead to a mess in your space, but also having to compromise on your personal style to complement theirs or because it doesn’t resonate with their overall aesthetic. There are many reasons why cohabitation can cause conflict in terms of Mindful interior design, which can cause certain aspects of the house to feel less ‘homely’, while you might be lucky enough to have a partner who lets you have free rein over it, but it’s not always the case.
