Are you often stressed out or have a lot of anxiety on a regular basis? Well, there are ways you can reduce that using interior design. You can learn all about that in this post because we have put together five simple things you can to do modify the interior design in your home in such a way that it will help ease your stress and lower your anxiety.

It might not seem like it, but your immediate environment has quite a significant impact on your overall state of mind. Seeing as a lot of your time will be spent in your home, the immediate environment we’re referring to includes the interior design around your home. Looking at the design around you closely and eliminating the stress-inducing elements, whether that’s the paint or unnecessary items and accessories, you can have a home that is more conducive to a peaceful state of mind.

1) Incorporate plant life in your home

Adding some plant life in your home would give a huge boost to your mental state. It has been shown, through scientific research and analysis of ancient civilisations, that biophilia is linked to an overall better state of existence and health. In case you are unfamiliar with the term, biophilia is the tendency for humans to be connected and linked with nature. In fact, not taking biophilia into account when designing buildings has been found to affect productivity and wellbeing. So, make sure to incorporate some plant life in your home; the type of plant will depend on your preference and taste.

2) Choose the right colours for your home

As you might be able to guess, the kind of colours you have around you can greatly impact your state of mind. Certain colours are more likely to evoke stress and anxiety than others. For example, it has been stated by many that P-618 pink (also known as Baker-Miller pink) is likely to lower hostility and aggression. It has also been suggested by the likes of Adam Alter that red is more likely to be perceived as an imposing colour than green. So, when choosing which paint colours to go with for your home, it’s advisable to steer towards more neutral ones that do not negatively trigger your mind. For instance, a colour that has been shown to be great for bedrooms is blue; the specific tone of blue might depend on preference. Karen Haller, an interior designer in London, has suggested that although grey can have somewhat of a calming effect, an excessive use of it could have the opposite effect. The best thing would be to experiment or have a look at wall colours in your daily life, and then decide what works for you.

3) Lighting is very important

The lighting in a room is one of the most significant factors, especially as it pertains to your mood and stress levels. It’s important to take into account the type of lighting in your home, as well as the intensity of the lighting. Bright light, for example, can affect your mood in both a good or a bad way. One supported theory is that lowering the intensity of lighting in a room could lead to a more balanced and rational mindset. If there are areas of your home in which you want to be alert, such as your working space, blue light has been shown to boost that. However, this would not be advisable for areas where you want a calmer and more relaxed atmosphere such as a bedroom because it would reduce melatonin levels, hence making it very difficult to sleep. Instead, for areas where you want that serene atmosphere, you should opt for soft light. It’s also highly recommended to implement natural lighting in your home because it can give you a boost of energy and productivity, makes a good night’s sleep more likely, and increases your serotonin levels which means less likelihood of depression.

4) Less-is-more approach

What we mean by less-is-more approach is minimalism. Minimalism is basically a design approach of simplicity. And so, incorporating less in your interior design could mean more for your wellbeing. This is due to the fact that having more items, furniture, accessories, or fixtures can lead to higher levels of anxiety and stress. One good way to approach the implementation of minimalism in your home is to adopt the KonMari method. This is a method of organising that was created by the Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo. Basically, this method involves putting everything you own together, according to categories, and then you should get rid of the things that do not “spark joy”. At that point, you should then decide where to put the remaining items. This is a great and simple way to figure out what you don’t need or want anymore and then get rid of them. So, if you understand that this tip is basically about keeping the things you need the most and like the most, then you should be able to have a more relaxing environment in your home.

5) Your bed is very, very important

Human beings probably spend about one-third of their lives sleeping. This is why it is very important to understand and respect the fact that the quality of sleep you have is crucial to your physical and mental health. Therefore, a huge factor when it comes to quality of sleep is the bed you sleep in. The Sleep Council is an “advisory organisation that raises the awareness of the importance of a good night’s sleep to your health”, and they have stated that a bed that’s not comfortable has the potential to cut your sleep time by one hour every night, which is quite significant and adds up over time. The council suggests that you should make sure to get a new mattress for your bed after about seven years. They also recommend that the mattress be well tested before you buy it. A great way to test it is to lie on it for about 10 minutes the way you would naturally lie on a bed. You should also be careful about the kind of mattress fillings that are in it because this is a factor that can affect your health in different ways. So, make sure to pay attention to the kind of bed you have or are planning to buy. It would benefit your overall health greatly to do so.

Those are our five tips on how to lower your stress and anxiety levels simply by making easy modifications to your home’s interior design. We hope you found this useful. Let us know in the comments below which tips you plan to implement? Is it getting a better bed, improving your lighting, or something else?

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