Our home is much more than just four walls and a roof over our heads. Its appearance is also important for our satisfaction and mental stability. We often believe that we need expensive renovations to achieve harmony, but the psychology of space teaches us otherwise. All it really takes is a small change.
The feeling of well-being, for which the Danish word hygge has generally been adopted, derives from seemingly small things, but which have a great impact on our nervous system. It only takes a few minutes of attention, thinking and a minimal investment they turned their living space into a safe space where the stress level naturally decreases and positive thoughts get wings. Let’s see how to do it.
For example, a YouTube video by Jan Petrán talks about the correct lighting of rooms:
Be aware of visual noise
One of the most aggressive disturbers of domestic peace is “visual noise” in the form of clutter and accumulated objectswhich no longer serve any purpose. The concept of visual noise is currently a frequently discussed topic among experts. Why this term? Try to look at the interior, where you will be attacked from every centimeter by some trinkets, ornaments, statuettes, cups – the brain soon ceases to perceive particulars in self-defense and accepts as one disordered whole. But this does not mean that he stops examining each thing separately in his depth. What will happen? We will lose a significant part of its usable capacity, the nerves will start to be “overworked” and peace is there.
The brain seeks order, not chaos
So research confirms that a disordered environment acts as a constant stimulus for our brain, which tries to find order in the chaos. This then leads to an increase in the level of cortisol, i.e. the stress hormone. We then perceive the mess – whether real or the one that the brain perceives in the flood of ubiquitous “necessities” – as an unfinished task, as a silent reproach that prevents us from relaxing. The solution is so easy. Getting rid of junk isn’t just an act of cleaning, it’s a cleansing ritual.
Warm light and the feeling of a “bed”
Another imaginary pillar of home psychological well-being in the interior is lighting, which fundamentally affects our circadian rhythm and emotional mood. At the same time, it is precisely this circadian rhythm that determines when the body is full of energy and when, on the contrary, fatigue directs it to the necessary rest. But many households still suffer from a lack of so-called layered lighting. Just strategically place a few warm light sourcessuch as mood or reading lamps in the corner, or salt candles, and the atmosphere of the room will immediately soften. Soft, warm light stimulates melatonin production and prepares the body for rest, while the natural daylight coming in through the windows fights depression and apathy.
Like grandma’s
Man is by nature set up to he responded to the voice of naturea proto i minor adjustment in that what is its temperature and intensitycan be that imaginary tip of the scales between a bad mood and a sense of calm. Do you still remember the winter evenings at your grandmother’s? A large chandelier was rarely on call, usually a smaller lamp was lit in the corner of the room – and the room looked like a cozy warm bed. Wouldn’t we like to experience that feeling even in adulthood and offer it to our children? It’s not as much of a problem as it might seem at first glance.
We are part of nature
Let’s also realize that even in our modern understanding of the world, man is still a part of nature and needs to have it around him – at least to the extent available. The presence of plants in the interior is not only an aesthetic addition, but also an element for improving air quality and reducing psychological stress. The sight of the green color and the beautiful shapes of the rooms acts like a balm for the soul. Let’s not forget them.
Gentleness at every step
Likewise our psyche will be soothed and relaxed by the soft materials with which we surround ourselves. A biting blanket, while it has its own tramp song, is not an ideal blanket for quiet winter evenings. The soothing material automatically transports us back into loving armswho took care of us in our childhood. Treat yourself to something small that your eyes will like to rest on.
Memories are allowed
Although we have already explained that an excess of decorations is rather harmful, one beautiful painting, or even a slightly tacky statuette, which reminds you of something beautiful, will complement the interior with your personality. After all, it is your space, a place that belongs only to you, that is, to your family. A pebble from a vacation, a framed photo, an old vase from a beloved grandmother, all of this, in reasonable measure, works as an anchor that will keep your mind in place even in very stormy times.
So that we can really feel at home at home
So if we want to feel really “at home” at home, we don’t have to spend tens of thousands and often even thousands of crowns. It is enough to think and make small changes that will lead us to a seemingly completely different and much more pleasant dimension. You can try it today.
