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, Posh Pennies.
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.
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.