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Our favorite blogs of 2024 — interior design to transform your mood
Does entering your home or your favorite room positively transform your mood when you enter it? That desire seemed to be prevalent as we looked back over the year to examine our most popular blog posts. Three of the four most read were on Sensory Design, Biophilic Design, and using wallpaper to give a bathroom a spa-like finish.
An Appreciation for Nature
Biophilic Design, where nature and natural elements take center stage in our homes and workplaces, is the leading trend we’ve seen at the recent High Point N.C. Home Furnishings Markets. The emphasis on Biophilic is based on the growing appreciation for nature and its calming influence on our lives.
People are seeking more comfort and coziness at home in the form of painted nooks, moody wallpaper, warm wood tones, and rich, colorful upholstery. The key to this trend is the focus on calm, comfort, and connection.
Read our 2024 blog on Biophilic Design.
Sensory Design Benefits Everyone
Biophilic fits under the umbrella term Sensory Design. Some will think that Sensory Design is only or primarily meant to be for individuals with special sensitivities such as those with autism spectrum disorders or Misophonia, a chronic condition that causes people to have intense emotional reactions to specific sound.
Sensory Design, however, can benefit everyone. The over-arching idea is to create a sanctuary for escape for this fast-paced world. “Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or to improve your mental well-being, transforming your living space into a sensory haven can offer much-needed solace. This approach, rooted in multi-sensory design, utilizes elements that stimulate the senses to enhance relaxation, reduce anxiety, and promote mindfulness,” said High Point University Assistant Professor of Interior Design Lisa Williams.
Read our blog about Sensory Design.
We all need a spa-like bathroom
Having a spa-like bathroom is certainly a delightful space to transform your mood. Some people might think wallpaper is outdated, but the truth is that it’s still very popular as an alternative to paint, especially for giving a bathroom a spa-like finish.
Wallpaper comes in multiple types. Each has pros and cons that make it either an excellent or terrible choice for a bathroom. There is printed, mylar, grasscloth, bamboo, and vinyl. You can choose from many colors or combinations.
Read our blog Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas.
Select a coffee table that suits your needs
The décor on your surfaces can also affect your mood. A surface can look chaotic, which can be disturbing; or stylish, which can settle you. Think about coffee tables. No, they are not passé. Looking through this year’s room makeover entries in our International Dream Room competition judged by interior design journalists clearly indicates that coffee tables are certainly in vogue.
The basic lesson for styling a coffee table involves using varied heights, varied materials, layering items, and incorporating nature. Sometimes the table itself is a piece of art and too much styling on the surface would take away from the artistry of the furnishing itself. Upholstered pieces can double for ottoman-type use and table-type use. It takes only a tray to display an accessory or two or serve up some drinks. Of course, there also are multifunction coffee tables.
Read our blog Coffee Table Styling.
We hope you enjoyed the favorite blogs of 2024. [DESIGNER] can help you create your own special sanctuary or help you with your room design in a way that makes your room more beautiful and reflective of your personality and lifestyle.
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