Décor in Your Alaskan Home Can Protect Your Mental Health- Part Two
Spring is quickly approaching, but winter hasn’t had its last word. Our spaces are a haven for us mentally, emotionally, and physically. You can make your Alaskan home feel emotionally safe just by adjusting your décor. Here are a few more tips for increasing the healing vibes in your home.
Bring the outside in
Nature is well known to increase mental health and well-being. Bringing nature inside is an inexpensive way to make your space feel warm and cozy. Plant life helps us to feel more creative and relaxed. Add potted herbs to your kitchen, live plants in baskets, planters, decorative pots to add life to your space.
Wood grain for lower stress
The look of wood grain is proven to have a positive impact on lowering stress levels. You can achieve this benefit through side tables, coffee tables, or butcher block counters. You could also add a wood grain office desk to your décor. Wood grain can increase our well-being and performance levels and can even be achieved cheaply using wood veneers.
Cater to your pets a bit
Pets are known to have a positive impact on our mental well-being, and often hold a special place in our homes and our hearts. Add a pet-friendly vignette to your space. If you have a home office, you can add a pet friendly space. Having your pet around you can improve the calmness of the room and easy access for stress relieving pets.
Amp up the natural light
SAD is a real thing, especially here in Alaska with our longer darker winters. Exposure to natural light is proven to have a positive impact on our mood, sleep quality, and mental well-being. If you’re not in a position to knock down walls to maximize natural light, you can add mirrors on walls across from windows. You can also use light paint to reflect the light rather than absorbing it. You can also layer your window treatments. Natural light can help you to lift your mood.
Artificial light hacks
Sometimes there just isn’t enough natural light in our space and we can only compensate for it so much. Look for bulbs that you can utilize to mimic daylight. Having the option to dim lights can allow you to adjust the light based on your needs and mood. Using translucent shades can help you to amplify the light. You can create the right feeling at the right time using artificial lighting.
Keep it simple
In the end, it’s just important to find what works for you, and allow these ideas to inspire you. This is supposed to be fun, and not stressful. Don’t allow yourself to stress or overwhelmed with the options. In the end, you can create a space that will make your Alaskan home feel safe and comfortable and lift your mood.