The science behind the decoration

 Many assume that decorating a house involves buying new furniture and accessories and placing them to make a room livelier and pretty. The decoration is thought to be associated with the concept of just the addition of decorations. But, it is more than that. Take an example of manners; the way we talk not only tells what we speak but also tells what we think and believe in.

What is decoration, according to psychology?

The decoration involves the utilization of different spaces in a room and employing various accessories, a reflection of people's personalities and what they want around them. The vibe and emotions that come upon entering a room speak a lot about a person. To interpret a person's true character, look at their surroundings, whether it is friends or their room. The following are different ways space is interpreted according to science.

Senses

The first way to interpret a room is by using the senses, which are the easiest to notice.

1.      Seeing; the color of the walls, the crooked picture hanging on the wall, the pile of clothes lying around, or the room's neatness.

2.      Smelling; the refreshing smell of the perfume used in the room, the vanilla or flowery scent of the candle, or the smell of the trash in the basket.

3.      Touching; the velvety feel of that blanket, the texture of the red curtain, or the dust all over the coffee table.

4.      Hearing; the sound of the music played at a low and peaceful volume or the creaking of that door when entering the room.

5.      Tasting; the refreshing taste of those apples or the sour aftertaste of the dish that was presented.

Time; generation

The nature of the decorations tells about the time they want to live in. Having a museum piece gives an antique a more modern feel by looking at the slim coach beside the wall gives a vast difference between people's thinking. Dark walls can provide the feeling of being jailed, while a more spacious and bright room can give a sense of freedom. A carpet can offer a different feel, while a rug over the floor can provide a different one.

Nostalgia; Memories

People like to keep those things close to themselves that mean a lot or are the closest to their hearts. Preserving the dish, their grandmother gave them, using the rug gifted to them, and hanging the pictures from their childhood or from a trip they went together tell a lot about their feelings towards that person.

Sentiment

Ever heard of people saying that an organized room gives more motivation or energy to study? Well, it seems they were true. A sense of management and order comes with an organized bookshelf, a well-made bed, or even an organized drawer. The same goes for the colors of the room. Bright and shocking color gives an energized feel, while a dull color gives slowness to that emotion.

Recap

While buying a piece of furniture from a home decor store or website, think. What that furniture makes you feel? Or why do you want to buy it besides a necessity?