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I’m an interiors whizz, if you’re feeling down all the time it’s probably one of nine decorating mistakes you’re making
AN INTERIOR whizz has revealed how common interior design mistakes can affect your mood.
Vivien shared that some popular decorating trends can potentially make you feel low in a YouTube video posted to her account, .
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She explained: "There are nine things that could actually be making you feel worse.'
Vivien disclaimed she wasn't a doctor and that interior design wouldn't cure anxiety or depression, but that some decorating tips could help elevate your mood.
The interior whizz claimed too many straight or jagged edges can make you feel more anxious.
The best fix for this she says is to spruce up your home with furniture that is rounded with soft, curved edges.
Research conducted by found people preferred curved furniture which made them feel relaxed, happier, and more hopeful than furniture with sharp edges.
Not having plants in your home can also cause lower moods.
Greenery and plants have been to help improve our mental health and reduce stress.
Vivien says you can even use fake ones if you're not keen on gardening, or artwork of natural scenery, as they have the same effect as real plants.
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Having bare walls can also affect your mood negatively.
Research by Semir Zeki, Professor of Neurobiology and Neuroaesthetics at University College London showed that looking at art can release the same chemicals in the brain as falling in love.
Depending on your personality, Vivien says you can choose different artwork to display around your home to improve your mood.
Introverts might like softer pieces of art, such as prints of the beach of forests.
While extroverts will prefer bold and vivid pieces of art to show off in their home.
You can even use your own photographs to display in your home for a boost.
While many people use mirrors as a way to make their room feel bigger, Vivien warns it can have a negative effect.
If your room is small or cluttered, mirrors can emphasise this and make you feel more .
Vivien says you should avoid using too many mirrors in your space, as it can help you feel more relaxed.
Having a cluttered space can also impact your mood negatively, as can having a room with no clutter.
She recommends rearranging decorative pieces one by one until you find the balance you like.
Next, she says having lots of synthetic materials in your home can make it feel cold and unwelcoming.
In the same way plants elevate your mood, having furniture made from natural materials like wood and wool can also help.
You can easily add an element of this by throwing a wool blanket over your sofa.
She adds that not bringing in enough natural sunlight into your home can also make you feel low.
Sunlight is an easy way to get a dose of vitamin D and increase your mood and energy.
If you don't get much sunlight in your home, Vivien suggests using bright coloured paint, wallpapers, and clever mirror placement to bring in more light.
Colours can have a huge impact on our moods, and using the wrong ones can shift our moods.
Greens and , while warm colours like orange and red can signify danger to our minds.
Using the right colours in the right rooms can help you feel the emotion you want there.
Lastly, bad furniture layouts can make your room feel cramped causing you to feel stressed.
Vivien recommends using symmetry in your layout design to feel relaxed.
People who viewed the video agreed with Vivien that your environment can affect the way you feel.
One wrote: "Environment is everything and now that we spend so much time in our homes, this video was spot on."
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"Well said. You can actually feel the way a color affects you when you look at it. All your tips are on point. Nature calms, natural light is therapy, colors can calm or not. Roundness is softer." Another commented.
A third wrote: "Thank you for all your great tips! I’m very sensitive to my environment and this video actually explains a lot why certain homes, restaurants, and places make me feel a certain way.
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