How Your Furniture Can Influence Your Mood

When it comes to creating a lovely, comfortable, maybe even harmonious living space, many of us are going to focus on what something looks like, and, ideally, how functional it is. That makes sense, but what if there was something else you needed to look at and think about before you made your final decision? And what if not looking at it or thinking about it meant you were making a mistake about the furniture you were buying? 

Well, there is something else you need to look at, and that something else is how the furniture influences your mood – how it makes you feel, in other words. The furniture you choose and even how you arrange it can have a massive impact on your mood and overall mental health, so if you want to learn more keep reading; we’ve got some great advice for you. 

The Psychology Of Colours 

Colour plays a really big part in interior design, of course, but it’s also something that can directly impact your mood – there have even been studies done on that very thing. Blue, for example, is known to be calming and stress-relieving, creating a sense of tranquility, which is why it’s such a great colour for a bedroom. Yellow is bright and cheerful, and it can uplift your spirits and energise you, so it’s an excellent choice for kids bedrooms and dining rooms where you want to be creative and even encourage conversation. Green is linked to nature, so it’s soothing and can give you a feeling of balance – use it for any room where you want to feel healthy and relaxed. 

As you can see, colour means a lot, so when you’re choosing furniture, think how the colour of each piece is going to make you feel and what it’s going to bring to the room, and that’s going to help you make the right choice. 

The Importance Of Comfort

As I’ve said, what a piece of furniture looks like is crucial (including the colour), but if it’s not comfortable, there’s really no point in buying it and putting it in your home. Uncomfortable furniture can cause physical pain, which is never good, and if you’re in pain, that’s going to negatively impact your mood. Even a small twinge of discomfort means you can’t focus on what you’re doing and your productivity can go down which can also lead to stress and upset. 

When you’re picking sofas and chairs, look for pieces with plenty of cushioning and support, and test them out in the shop if you can. With beds, it’s all about the mattress, so you’ll need to work out your preferred firmness level and perhaps any extra details like whether you want a thicker mattress or one that moulds to the shape of your body. Then there’s ergonomics, which you’ll definitely need to think about when it comes to your workstation, for example. Having the right support means you can stop any physical strain and be a lot more productive. Although there might seem to be a lot to weigh up, it’s well worth it to get the right level of comfort and happiness in the end. 

Layout And Space 

It’s not just the furniture itself that makes a difference in your mood; how you lay it out in your home is important too. Cluttered or poorly arranged furniture can create a sense of chaos and discomfort and lead to stress and anxiety, whether you’re fully aware of it or not. A well-thought-out layout, on the other hand, can make you feel nice and relaxed and a lot more positive – it’s clear that getting this right is vital. 

You’ll need to make sure there’s a good flow of movement through each room, so you’ll want to avoid blocking pathways and try to keep as much space open as possible. It’s also a good idea to place furniture evenly around the room; if you’re considering high end designer tables, for example, don’t place your chosen table on one side of the room with nothing to balance it out. In fact, when it comes to dining tables, the middle of the room is usually best. 

As well as getting the flow right, you’ll also need to arrange the furniture in a way that means it can actually be used properly, otherwise, even if everything else is right, you’ll still feel uneasy about things. A good example would be in a living room where you’ve got seating; if you want to make it as comfortable as possible and enhance your mood, you’ll need to arrange it so people can interact with one another, rather than just having it all face the TV, which is a common layout people tend to use.