Do not forget about your personality traits
We have to admit that we all imagine our rooms as those presented in different magazines or TV shows and often forget about our own tastes. But if you want to feel happier in your beloved space you should take into consideration your personality traits and tastes when starting a new home project.Â
“People who are extroverted get a real charge out of the world around them, so they can enjoy a more sensorially rich environment,” Dr. Augustin says. “People who are more introverted have a richer inner world so they should have a more carefully curated space.”
Moreover, according to a study from Switzerland, introverts are more sensitive to visual stimuli than extroverts. “Introverts do a much better job at processing the sensory information around them than extroverts do,” Dr. Augustin says. “Introverts perceive it all and extroverts perceive only some of it.”
Bring nature into your house
As you probably know, nature can calm your mind and if you want to feel happier in your house you should bring some flowers or plants inside. “Bringing nature into your home definitely has powerful psychological effects,” says interior designer Rebecca West. “Peace lilies are one of my favorites because they’re easy-care and do well in low light conditions.”
But you should avoid spiky plants because they can agitate you. “We associate comfort with curvy shapes and not spiky ones, which make us more alert,” says Dr. Augustin.Â
According to West, plants can make you healthier as well and help you refresh the air in a room. “But if you aren’t blessed with a green thumb, then fresh flowers or even a print of a garden or a wall mural of trees can affect some of that same profound healing,” West says. “Even having natural wood furniture in your home partnered with green accessories or wall paint can bring that outdoor feeling inside.”
