Home is a place of power: how it affects our psycho-emotional state

It happens that even in a house with a designer renovation, where, according to the plan, everything should create a comfortable atmosphere, for some reason you don’t want to be. But in the simplest one-room apartment it can be so comfortable that it pulls back. Why is this happening?

Light and space

The space of the apartment should be bright and spacious. This is helped by the right decisions at the design stage. There is only one rule: the more natural light, the better, so windows are very important – their size and location. The ideal option is huge floor-to-ceiling windows. If you prefer to hide your life from prying eyes, try to use light curtains that scatter light when decorating windows.

Instead of ordinary glasses, you can use now popular multifunctional or mirror glasses. They do not allow summer heat to enter the premises, prevent heat loss in the cold season, and also help save on electricity bills and use air conditioners less often.

Color spectrum

A house designed in dark colors may seem quite stylish, but living in such a “gloomy space” will be difficult, and most likely it will not be possible to relax at all. Dark tones cause anxiety and anxiety, contribute to the development of depression. It becomes especially painful in a room where such shades prevail.

Bright and catchy colors are also not suitable: for example, red and purple provoke action. They are good for a club or gym, but housing is a completely different space. Home should be quiet.

Ideally, the walls should be light or pastel: beige, yellowish, powder or ocher. Green has a beneficial effect on our psyche, and white color and floury shades add tenderness and romance. They do not irritate and help to relax.

Home decoration

The best material for decorating a country house is wood. Such walls “breathe” and help purify the incoming air, trapping harmful particles. Due to its low thermal conductivity, a log or timber can effectively save heat, much better than concrete and brick. Another plus is the aroma of wood. Thanks to him in the house you feel calm and relaxed.

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The house can become a real place of power, but if we are talking about a high-rise building with high audibility and noisy neighbors behind the wall, it will be difficult to relax and unwind. When choosing, pay attention to the design and thickness of the walls: they must be multi-layered, at least 30 cm thick.

If you already live in a building with good audibility, try to find the time and money to fix it. For example, you can add another layer of soundproofing.

The architecture of buildings in general has a strong influence on us. Buildings that are meager in their artistic expressiveness, “gray” shades, poor lighting – all this, coupled with the gloomy Russian weather, drives many of us into depression. When choosing housing, you should pay attention to how green the area is, how much free space and light it has.

You should not store unnecessary things in the apartment and at the same time it is important to surround yourself with details that cheer you up. Then the house will be comfortable, and you can fully relax and gain strength.

“Not everyone needs a home as a place of rest”

Maria Weiss, psychologist

By the appearance of the house, we can tell a lot about its owner: the state of housing, decoration – a vivid reflection of the psychological type.

Not everyone needs a house as a place of rest: for some it is really a place of relaxation, but for those who, for example, do not work anywhere, the space of an apartment can become a way of self-expression. One of my clients arranged a luxurious boudoir on the balcony with flowers, an artificial fireplace and candles. There she could be alone with herself, redoing all household chores.

The house can become a space for creativity and idea generation. If you work in an apartment, it is worth organizing an ergonomic place where you can tune in and mobilize.

From a psychological point of view, the main thing in the house is safety. If we are constantly under the influence of toxic relationships and annoying colors, sharp corners and uncomfortable environments, this negatively affects our general condition.

Ask yourself questions: what is my home for me? What resources do I want to draw here? What am I missing now? The answers to them will be hints about which architectural and design solutions are right for you.