Dopamine Design - 5 Powerful Ways to Give Your Interior A Dopamine Hit!
Spring is in the air and we are ready for some flair!
This month marks 2 years since the start of the Global Pandemic and we are all over it. Searching for hope, optimism and freedom.
Have you ever heard the saying, ‘‘You brightened my day!’? What if your interior could do that for you?
Imagine a daily mood boost!
We dress in a way to reflect our true selves. Your interior should do the same.
1. COLORS
For many people, the colors they surround themselves with can have a major impact on the psyche, and historically, colors have been used to heal.
Windsor Green - This poised and elegant green was made using popular 18th century pigments such as Prussian blue, yellow ochre and lamp black.
Rhododendrum - As spectacularly showy as its ornamental namesake, this saturated pink mirrors the splendor and delicacy of the flower.
Flame - Bold but not too bright, this deep orange-red is reminiscent of sunsets spent by a crackling fire. Its pronounced hue is perfect for an accent wall or to draw attention to a room's focal point.
Waterfall - This color is part of Color Preview. A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.
Goldsmith - An indulgently rich gold-lustrous and elegant. Evocative of the regal splendor found in gilded antique frames and gold-tasseled pillows.
Ancient civilizations used chromotherapy, or colorology, which is still used as a holistic or alternative treatment today.
Some style forecasters stay focused on bright colors as the basis of the dopamine dressing trend, it's really all about personal preference.
Vibrant Wall Art Prints by Mojca Dolinar are a simple, yet impactful way to add a dopamine burst of color. Featured above are her works, Mounted Landscape I and Mountain Landscape II available for purchase on Minted.
Colors that may be electrifying to one person could have the opposite effect on another. So, start with the colors you are drawn to and then dose accordingly. Maybe it’s an accent splash or perhaps you go bright and bountiful.
2. GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Be bold and expressive! Maybe the whole room is a statement or perhaps you decide to go wild with one signature piece?
Decorilla
Dopamine design gives you the freedom to take a walk on the wild side!
French cabinet makers Moissoinnier tastefully blend historic styles with one of a kind custom creations offering something utterly unique, breathing new life into traditional techniques. Handmade in France.
Browse a collection of powerful punches of colorful and patterned wallpapers and fabrics to add the dopamine boost to your interior.
Remember a little goes a long way so even just lining the interior of a closet or a powder room that packs punch can be just the jolt you need!
3. STYLE
Stay true to you. Your space will be unique as it represents you.
No two people or life stories are the same. If your interior reflects you or your collective it will automatically be unique.
Dynamic pieces can give you an extra boost. Sculptural furniture, featured pendant lights, expressive artwork, and doses of daylight.
Balance and Beauty creates harmony.
A few key pieces can provide just the right dose of happiness.
4. TEXTURE
From animal prints, tribal patterns, or botanical blooms.
Pattern is a sure way to add a little more of what you love!
Dopamine Design is all about lifting your mood.
Interior Design has been riding a wave of freedom and expression.
There used to be set styles and decade long trends that were followed. Now, change is more rapid and fluid.
We’ve always believed your house is your home and should help you feel like the best version of you.
5. POSITIVE MEMORIES
For a stroll down positive memory lane how about a showcase of happy memories from collected treasures from cherished trips to a framed gallery of momentous occasions.
Does the thought of perfectly mounting a series of family photos feel a bit overwhelming.
We love to use photo display shelves for ever changing images and prints and displays. Feeling a little bored - rearrange!
Or go with themes. I like to keep it seasonal and at Christmastime replace with a collection of Holiday photos created throughout the years.
Minimal and modern is always a success. Black frames and Black and White prints only, vary the sizes and layouts.
No one puts baby in the corner, unless baby is perfectly matted, framed, and presented in a cleverly curated family collection.
Black frames in varying sizes create a happy time out corner
Or how about commemorating a special date?
A clean font and simple frame highlighting your special day -like this black and white serif date memento.
Significant dates like birthdates, weddings, anniversaries, or graduations. Remembering happy times is a sure way to infuse some dopamine design into your interior.
If you are inspired by Dopamine Design and want to infuse your space with a bit more fun, come check out our KNOF SHOP where you can see a beautifully curated collection of some of our favorite products.
