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Moods are part of your natural emotional rhythm and while you may feel stressed or pressured while you are at work, you should ideally feel like you have entered an oasis of peace and calm at home. One immediate change you can make to boost positive feelings is to eliminate clutter. Numerous studies have shown that clutter can cause you to become irritable and even anxious. Clean, tidy spaces, on the other hand, can lend your home a sensation of expansiveness and tranquility. The choices you make regarding decor also matter. Read on to discover easy changes you can make that will help you and your family feel happier and more released at home.

Let the Light In

Natural light triggers the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin, so make sure that during the day, commonly used spaces are flooded with natural light. If necessary, knock down a couple of walls and replace them with sliding glass doors, glass walls, or large windows. By night, ensure that you have enough light throughout your living room, kitchen, and other popular areas. Use a blend of standing and pendant lighting for a graceful effect. Consider hanging a row of pendant lights about your main kitchen lighting, and don’t miss out on the graceful beauty of a chandelier for your living room. A chic floor lamp is ideal for your favorite reading or arts and crafts style chair.

Pamper Your Sense of Smell

Fragrances can lift your mood in a surprising and powerful way, since they are often associated with childhood memories and preferred flowers and plant species. To add beautiful scents to your home, forego artificial fragrances (which can harm human and pet health) and paraffin candles (which emit toxins when burned). Choose natural, visually appealing ways to pamper your sense of smell. Ideal items include 100% natural beeswax or soy candles with therapeutic-grade essential oils and essential oil diffusers, which come in an array of designs and which emit a blend of water and essential oils. Oils have different vibrational energies and effects. Studies have shown that lavender has a calming effect, while oils like jasmine and bergamot can energize you.

Colors that Make You Happy

Research indicates that the colors we select for everything from fashion to home accessories and fabrics and even our walls, have an effect on how we feel. For instance, warm colors like orange and red evoke arousal emotions like passion, happiness, and love, while cool hues like lavender, green, and blue are linked to calmness. Don’t feel like you have to take these unwritten rules to the extreme, though. Everyone has their favorite tones, and you can always incorporate your own into your decor plan. You can also ensure your home is filled with life by embracing bright hues in the form of small decorative items like cushions, lampshades, rugs, and artworks.

Your home design and decor can play an important role in how you feel. To ensure it is an oasis, make sure it is neat, tidy, and filled with natural light. Use clever lighting to keep your home bright at nighttime, and make sure to pamper your sense of smell with natural products that won’t destroy your indoor air quality. Finally, choose colors that make you feel happy, balancing them out with calming hues through a clever combination of paint, fabric, and artistic pieces.