Happiness is Only a Wardrobe Away

The warm and happy days of summer perk even the most miserable people up a bit. You spend more time outside in the sun and you just feel like you have more energy. When the shorter colder days of winter approach however, a lot of peoples mood shifts. Winter depression is something that doctors have to treat in lots of countries and around 8% of population in Europe have reportedly shown symptoms at least once. Lethargy, mood swings, muscle pains and generally feeling low are among the many that people report.  It is caused by a lack of sunlight in the winter months having an effect on the chemical balance in the brain. If light levels drop below a certain point, the eyes send a message to the brain which assumes it is night time and prepares the body for sleep by making you tired and weary.

Amazingly by carefully selecting the interior design items of our homes, we can have a real impact on the negative effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder and feel much better for it. Living room and also bedroom furniture are often the most important to get right as these are the rooms that we spend most of our time in. Buying white furniture such as white wardrobes, tables and chairs will increase the amount of light that is reflected around the room and will have a large impact on mood.

A minimal approach to furniture is also a good idea as this helps open up rooms and reduces the feeling of being cluttered.If you have fewer pieces of furniture in a room, the light has a better opportunity to reflect around it and you will also be able to navigate it easier. Light reflection is also enhanced by covering your walls in light and bright paint or wall paper.

Some ideas for reducing the amount of furniture you have include only having your table large enough for everyday use and taking away or adding chairs if and when you need them, only have a single bedside table rather than one each side, and getting rid of small pieces that only have aesthetic value.

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