This week I saw a post from Mel Robbins that said ‘unconsciously, our room has a tremendous influence on our mental health’. Wow. Of course I agree. This isn’t just about clutter. It’s about colour, texture, light and vibe. Here’s how to improve your mental health with interior design.
Always about function
Interior design is about so many things but function comes first. I’m not sure which ‘room’ Melb Robbins was referring to specifically. For this post I’m focusing on the bedroom.
The primary function of a bedroom is rest and relaxation. A place to re-charge your batteries. A space to switch off and get read for the next day.
So if your bedroom is in a mess then it makes sense that you feel messy. Have messy thoughts and generally feel messy. Nobody wants to feel messy in any space let alone the bedroom.
Your bedroom is your retreat. To realise its function it needs furniture to support the function such as a bed.
But it also needs to be clutter and mess free. Including no TV or electric device. Primarily because a TV doesn’t support rest and relaxation.
But the same is true for any room in your house or apartment. Edit and remove anything that doesn’t support the primary function of a space.
Colour and light in a space
Most people understand that colour can have an effect on your mental health. While there are colours that have been tested for their impact on people’s mental health. I think this is personal.
It’s normal to consider colours such as blue as calming and green as serene. But colour is so personal. It’s best to add colour in your room that you like. That makes you feel good.
Choose colours that make you think clearly, not messily. Choose colours that make you feel good not bad. It’s simple but can have an impact on your mental health.
The same goes for light. I like low light. Bright light makes me squint and uncomfortable. I notice the impact of light on how I feel. Do you? Next time you’re in any room in your house or apartment, but especially your bedroom review the lighting.
A simple change in lighting can easily change your mood and therefore your mental health. I understand the importance interior design can have on your mental health. Recently, I sat in a café but got bad vibes and walked out very quickly.
While the average person may not be so sensitive to their environment. By paying attention to your own space, specifically the mess and how that makes you feel is a good start.
Mel Robbins goes on to say
‘Living in a messy and disorganised space will likely make you feel overwhelmed and frustrated. It can lower your vibration and make you feel anxious.’
So by reflecting on clutter, colour and light are some ways you can improve your mental health with interior design.
