Get in a good mood…
October 13, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Home and Garden, News and Views
A good-mood home…
Got the autumn/winter blues? Everyone knows that the summer sunshine is a brilliant way to cheer yourself up and beat the blues. Scientific research states that the effect of sunshine is more than psychological: Light actually helps us produce a hormone called ´serotonin´ and this can positively effect your mood. So increase the flow of natural light into your home.
A few suggestions:
Optimise natural light by replacing those heavy drapes with nice bright fabrics or blinds. Colours too affect the illusion of space so brighten up those walls and ceilings. A monochromatic colour scheme, which is one similar colour with different shades, like off whites for example or creams, beiges and minks will give you an appearance of more space while warm autumn colours like red and yellow will give an impression of a smaller space. If you have a very big room then the autumn palette will work. On the other hand, cool colours like blue and green will give an openness appearance. Be careful though, when choosing a new color for a wall, paint a section of the wall and observe it for a few days at different times. It is a good idea to paint one shade lighter than your sample swatch. Sometimes the colour on your sample will look brighter on a big wall than on a small swatch.You have to consider the natural light in your room.This is important.
Loose those dark carpets and replace them with clean neutral floor coverings such as wood, marble or stone tiles. Wood plays a crucial role in the home. It can strengthen the structure and it´s clean and does not harbour dust and mites which can cause allergies. Stone floors are stable and particularly useful in kitchens, while marble on the other hand, is smooth, hard and polished and looks very good.
Some more points to consider:
When designing your home, the overall look is very important. That basically means your furniture, wall colours, lighting fixtures, everything should be proportional, balanced and harmonious. A small and beautifully designed side table is perhaps beautiful but alongside a bulky and oversized sofa and armchair it will not achieve the ideal look. Always consider other elements in your room when choosing furniture or drapes etc. Ask yourself is it the right size , the right scale, the right colour and style?
Finally…
Your home should always reflect your personality. I cannot stress this enough. You can hire an interior designer, but in the end it should be you and your family’s character that is reflected in your home, not the designers. You can go along with recommendations that are pleasing to you. But you have to live in it. Not the designer!
So to sum up: review your colour scheme, all the natural light to shine through…..all to fight the autumn blues. I hope these few tips help you keep the sunshine in your home and……
remember, a beautiful home is a home that is beautiful to it’s owner.
