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!
Fostering connection with nature:
The activity of emphasizing connection between nature and humans is getting recognized rapidly, consumers are greatly opting for Biophilc designs as it well-known for incorporating natural elements in interiors. Scientifically incorporating the natural elements in home such as wood, stone and water features can eliminate the stress and uplift the cognitive function. Also proven studies show that sufficient exposure to natural elements can reduce the cortisol levels and increase the dopamine levels that tend to stimulate mental happiness and overall well-being. To foster this type of connection with nature, designers are incorporating indoor vertical gardens, natural materials and indoor plants. In addition, they design outdoor spaces and curate views of outdoor landscapes such as courtyards and terraces to promote emotional and mental balance.
Captivating Charm of Color Psychology:
Color holds a strong power to affect our emotions, mood and behavior. Similarly in interior design, color psychology plays a vital role with certain manners which are widely known to induce emotional responses. For instance, colors like shade of greens and blues calms our mind and promote relaxation. Those shades are ideal for bedrooms and space meant for chill out. Warmer shades like oranges, reds and yellows can stimulate the feelings of active energy, warmth and creativity when it used in a correct formulation. Similarly, neutral colors like beige, soft pastels and gray are very much helpful in creating a serene atmosphere which are often opted by designers to cut down the feeling of anxiety and cultivate a sense of balance. Overall now interior designers are very mindful of choosing colors for homes as they evoke preferred emotions in diverse kind of spaces.
“Colors are great refreshers. The colors you choose for your home can have a profound impact as they can uplift your mood and transform your space in ways you may have never envisaged”. - Anjana Sastri, Director, Marketing, Sterling Developers.
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