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Dopamine Decor: How to bring feelings of happiness into your home
Dopamine meets design: interior design fans take note - a new interior trend is currently putting us in a good mood within our four walls. The name says it all: Dopamine Decor aims to activate the happiness hormone dopamine through colours, shapes and personal favourite pieces. In this article, you can find out why this works so well - and why fresh flowers are a must.
What is Dopamine Decor?
Dopamine Decor is more than just a furnishing trend. It is an attitude to life. The focus is on designing a home that makes you happy every day - with bold colours, bold patterns and decorative elements that trigger positive emotions. Instead of minimalist and neutral, it can be wild, colourful and individual.
The idea behind it: If you surround yourself with things that evoke good memories, integrate your favourite colours and design rooms with love, you will naturally get your dopamine levels dancing.
The basic elements of Dopamine Decor
To make your interior really happy, the following elements must not be missing:
- Colours, colours, colours: whether bright yellow, playful pink or strong turquoise - anything that brings joy is allowed. Warm, sunny colours and combinations that radiate energy and optimism are particularly popular.
- Mix & match: patterns and textures are allowed to come together - floral prints meet checks, velvet meets linen. This creates a playful, creative look.
- Personal touches: Memorabilia, artwork or DIY elements give your home character - and a feeling of cosiness.
- Green & blooming highlights: Plants and fresh flowers bring vibrancy, colour and a natural freshness to any interior - a real mood booster!
Flowers: the natural happiness booster
Studies show that fresh flowers are not only decorative, but have been proven to improve mood. They combine colour, fragrance and nature in a very special way - ideal for an interior design concept that focuses on joyful living.
A colourful bouquet on the dining table, seasonal flowers in the entrance area or a floral statement piece on the windowsill can work wonders. Particularly suitable for the Dopamine Decor style are:
- Sunflowers for sunny energy
- Hydrangeas for bright splashes of colour
- Gerberas and tulips for playful, cheerful vibes
- Strelitzia for a touch of luxury with a good mood factor
How to implement the trend at home
- Start with small areas, e.g. your reading corner or the bathroom.
- Complement neutral furniture with colourful accessories: cushions, blankets, posters - and of course flower arrangements.
- Change the decorations depending on your mood or the season - this maintains the appeal and stimulates the dopamine centre in your brain again and again.
- Find your personal ‘happiness formula’: What makes you smile? That's exactly what belongs in your home!
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When it comes to the latest trends, our Content Marketing Manager Franzi really blossoms. As a photographer and DIY lover, she regularly jumps in with creative ideas where the words end.