By Jaipriya K S, Content Writer, Homes

Impact of Interior Designs on Mental health: Turning Stress into Serenity

Do you have ever walked into a space or room and suddenly felt stress-free and calm? Yes, we’ve all experienced this scenario at few places. Perhaps the space is simple, uncluttered or it is filled huge amount of plants with bold green leaves along with subtle sunlight that turns your mood very peaceful instantly.

This is the small example how the well-designed and modified interior design can create a greater impacts on one’s mental health. Designers nowadays reminding us that the interior design isn't just about wall decor, furniture or adding art pieces, it’s about designing spaces that nurtures our mental health. So let’s have a look on the role and impacts of interior design in shaping the space that can intensely impact a person’s mood and mental health. 

More than Designing Homes that signifies visual art, Interior Designs focused on mental health is a powerful tool that can impact our psychological mood positively, functionally and aesthetically!

Nurturing Natural Light:                 

In the world of interior design, Natural light is one of the crucial elements that greatly impacts mental health. Exposing our body directly to sunlight correspondingly linked to the regulation of our body’s circadian rhythm that controls our mood and sleep patterns. Also lack of natural light exposure can lead to depression and feelings of lethargy among humans. Due to this, now-a-days, designers are predominantly prioritizing huge sized windows, open layouts and skylights to allow the sufficient sunlight into the rooms. As the bright and well-lit areas generate a sense of positivity, they utilize light fixtures and mirrors to reflect the sunlight into the room in order to enhance the energy and mood levels.

For instance, Citrus Adobe residence designed by Azure Interiors, epitomizes luxury living in a harmonious blend of modernity and tradition. The open-to-sky roof bathes the interiors in natural light, while strategically placed artificial lighting complements the design. Also it infuses a sense of whimsy and exotic charm into the modern contemporary design.