One of the most recent lifestyle trends informing home interiors is Dopamine Décor, which involves bright spaces, bold and creative use of colour and a strong personal touch. Decluttering is not the goal here but cosiness is key, with happiness and optimism the target vibe. Curves are more important than hard, straight lines and interesting textures can be used to build the nest and please the eye.

Scientifically speaking, green and blue are thought to be the most effective colours when it comes to boosting serum dopamine. This makes perfect sense if you consider that green is all around us on the earth in nature, whilst blue is the colour of a sunny-day sky and the most inviting waters for swimming.

The importance of green means that plants are your friend when trying to achieve the ultimate in Dopamine Décor. Choose beautiful flowering plants and you’ll get a double whammy of soothing green and the feel-good vibes of complementary pinks, yellows and other vibrant hues. As we head into autumn and the Advent season rushes up at pace, the world’s favourite flowering plant – the Christmas Star, more commonly known as the poinsettia – is a fantastic and cost-effective way to bring colour into the home.

As well as being the colour of love, pink is renowned for being the hue of happiness, with passion ruling at the deeper end of its spectrum and spiritual bliss being evoked as it softens into delicate pastel tints. Whilst the traditional colour for Christmas poinsettias is red, the beautiful bracts of these versatile plants are now available in various shades of pink to help you set the mood, from bubblegum Barbie to subtle hues of salmon and soft blush pink.

If it’s a high-energy, optimistic vibe you’re looking for, hot pink will work wonders, whilst softer pinks will help you achieve a dreamier and more reflective atmosphere.

Last updated: 22/10/24

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