Neuro-architecture may sound complicated and unapproachable, but the concept is actually quite simple: it's all about improving how humans respond to the environment around them.
You probably already knew this, but the interiors in which we live can actually have an impact on our mood and state of well-being. And according to Wimdu.com, a European rental site, applying neuro-architecture to your home is the easiest way to ensure that experience is positive every time you walk in the door.
Here's how it works:
There are 5 areas of brain activity to consider when creating a space that will boost your mood: sensation and perception, learning and memory, decision-making, emotion, and movement. According to Wimdu, making a few adjustments tailored to each brain activity will help you create the ideal space.
Improve your sensation and perception by changing your home's lighting. Remove harsh lights, and replace them with more calming varieties, and use dimmers or adjustable lamps whenever possible.
Bolster your learning and memory abilities by bringing in furniture with rounded edges, as the University of California found that rounded decor can actually encourage more brain activity.
Make decision-making easier for yourself by taking the guesswork out of your day. For example, place a garbage can near your door so you can toss out any unwanted mail right when you receive it, instead of having to decide what to do with it down the line.
Improve your emotional well-being by placing living plants throughout the home. They can reduce stress and bolster concentration.
Finally, focus on how movement can play a part in your response to your home. A change in environment helps improve mood, so keep your decor from becoming stagnate by deep-cleaning and re-arranging the space every few years.
Take a look at the infographic below for more information on how to implement neuro-architecture in your home.
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