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INDopamine decor — not just a buzzword! Joyful design CAN boost your mental health.
The basic idea behind dopamine decor is the same as the one at the heart of @aestheticsofjoy and #JOYFULbook: small, uplifting changes to your environment can have a meaningful influence on your daily sense of joy and well-being.
Here are a few ways you can use this trend to get curious about what makes your own space feel good:
🛝 Listen to your inner child. Before you cared about having a specific style, your space was made of things you truly loved. Accessing your inner child can help you find a freer, more playful version of your style.
📚 Focus on areas that help you live better. If you want to have more fun family dinners, then start by adding color to your dining table. If you want to read more, make a vibrant reading nook.
👀 Shop vintage and second-hand. Buying decor from thrift stores, garage sales, or online resale sites gives an opportunity to find one-of-a-kind items you love outside of the pressure of trends or algorithms, giving you a sense of individuality and personality.
💌 Start small. Decor trends can often make you feel like you need to completely start over. But there’s not one specific look to dopamine decor, so you can start small. Notice how just one decor item can change how you feel in your home.
For six more ideas for designing a happier space visit aestheticsofjoy.com/dopamine. You’ll also find more on the study I mentioned in this Reel.
Cover image by @michellenorrisphoto
Featuring joy-inducing design by:
@moragmeyerscough
@raw.color x @ikea
@michellenorrisphoto
@maggiebdillon
@angelawator
@rosiederuig
@mosebacke
@designaddictmom
@annaspiro
@honordevereux
@chromasf
@kittymccall
@2lgstudio
@studio_rhonda
#interiorinspo #dopaminedecor #feelgoodhome #popofcolor #joyfulhome #makeyousmilestyle
@ingridfetell
