Dopamine Decor

🌈✨💕 Wow! 20,000 followers. Thank you so much to our amazing community of dopamine decorators. Your support and comments mean so much to me, and it’s wonderful to share my passion for the healing power of colour with you all.

Stay tuned for the big reveal next month as we unveil our vibrant online store filled with mood boosting homeware to brighten your home and your mood 🤗

🦋✨ Transform your grey bedroom into a calming and peaceful sanctuary with pops of blue! 🩵

Studies show that exposure to the colour blue has a calming effect on the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Blue has even been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. So it’s perfect for creating a restorative and tranquil space where you can relax and recharge.

How does blue make you feel?

📺✨ Do you suffer from eye strain or neck pain? It might be your TV… 🤔

Positioning your TV too high or too low can force you to tilt your head up or down when watching your favourite shows, causing neck strain.

If your TV is too high, viewers will need to look upwards for extended periods - which can also strain the muscles around the eyes and lead to fatigue.

Here’s a great drawing from showing the perfect height for your TV.

PRO TIP: A TV wall is the perfect way to style a TV - you can hide the wiring in the wall, and enjoy lots of lovely storage. produces beautiful cabinetry if you’re looking for living room inspo 💕🙌

🌿✨ Transform your grey bedroom into a relaxing and rejuvenating space with pops of green! 💚

Studies show that green, a colour of nature, can lower stress levels and promote a sense of relaxation. Whether it’s a leafy plant, soft throw or nature inspired decor, infusing your space with green will help you create a tranquil sanctuary where you can unwind and recharge. 😌

How does green make you feel?

🏡❄️ Does your living room feel cold? Hard textures like wood, metal and natural stone can make a space feel cold and uninviting. So it’s important to warm things up with fabrics.☀️✨

A rug is the perfect way to add warmth to your space and make it feel cosy. Here’s a great drawing from which illustrates how you can use a rug to define your living room furniture arrangement and anchor the space.

Pro tip: Always go BIG with a rug as it makes the space feel larger. And choose a rug large enough to fit all furniture legs or at least the front legs of major pieces.

Rugs are a great way to add a pop of colour to your living room too. and have fabulous collections of colourful rugs if you’re looking for dopamine decor inspo 🌈🙌✨

❤️✨ Elevate your living room with the latest interiors trend - unexpected red theory 🏡

Adding pops of red to your neutral decor can completely change the look and feel of your room - instantly adding energy and warmth to your home.

The colour red has been shown to boost energy levels, so it’s a great colour if you’re feeling tired and lethargic.

Whether it’s a vibrant cushion, a bold artwork of a red statement rug, let the colour of love vitalise your living space.

✨🛌 Transform your grey bedroom into a happy haven of tranquility 🌸

Adding pops of pink to your grey room can be a game changer for boosting your mood - creating a nurturing and calming space where you can relax and recharge 💕

Who knew a little colour could make such a big impact?

Brighten up your table with this whimsical Pink Mushroom Candle Holder from Talking Tables.

✨🥳 Milestone moment! 15k strong and feeling the love 💕

Thank you Dopamine Decorators for being part of our tribe - where style meets serotonin. I’m so grateful for our incredible community. Your support means the world as we continue to create mood boosting spaces that inspire happiness and joy. Here’s to each and every one of you 🥂

Beautiful colourful homeware can be so hard to find. That’s why we’re launching the Dopamine Decor ‘Colour Pop Shop’ this Spring. We are working with local makers to produce beautiful bright homeware with a focus on colour therapy and wellbeing. All our pieces will be handmade here in Britain 🇬🇧

Watch this space for behind the scenes content as we share our exciting journey with you! 🤗✨

💛 The Science of Yellow Decor - let’s talk about how the colour yellow makes you feel 🏡✨

Surrounding yourself with the colour yellow:

1. Makes you feel happy - yellow has been shown to promote feelings of joy and optimism. So it’s great for boosting your mood and creating a sense of wellbeing.

2. Stimulates creativity - yellow is linked to creativity and innovation. It helps stimulate creative thinking and inspire new ideas. So it’s great for a home office.

3. Creates a warm atmosphere - yellow reminds us of sunshine and is perceived as a warm colour. So it’s great for creating a cosy and inviting vibe.

Yellow works well paired with green, blue or black. Which is your favourite yellow scheme? I like pic 1 the best 🫶 I’d love to hear your thoughts.

🌈✨🤔 Choosing a colour for your home? Let’s explore colour symbolism and how our individual experiences with colour can influence how a colour makes us feel.

People often associate colours with specific memories, experiences or emotions from their past. A colour might evoke happy feelings for one person due to pleasant associations - while another might have negative feelings linked to the same colour based on their individual experiences.

Which colours speak to your heart? 💖 We’d love to hear your colourful stories ✨🎨

✨🍑 Hot Trends 2024 - Peach Decor 🏡

Peach is a light, sophisticated shade of orange - so it has similar mood boosting properties. Exposure to orange decor can have an uplifting effect on the mind and body by evoking feelings of joy and promoting a sense of wellbeing.

Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s colour of the year 2024 - so chances are you’ll be seeing a lot of peach in the next few months. How does peach make you feel? It feels very 90s and nostalgic to me. Maybe that’s because I had peach bed duvet covers as a kid. 🤔 Thoughts?

🌿💚 Thinking of decorating your bedroom green? 🤔

Did you know that green has a powerful effect on the body. Green decor promotes relaxation, reduces stress and soothes tired eyes. Being in green environments can even lower heart rates and boost overall wellbeing.

How does the colour green make you feel? Do you have a favourite shade? - Mine has to be emerald (pic 1). 💚🙌

🌈✨🤔 Choosing a colour for your home? Let’s explore the vibrant world of colours and emotions!

Here’s a glimpse into the psychological impact of each hue: Red ignites passion, Blue soothes the soul, Yellow sparks joy, Green brings balance, Purple inspires creativity, Orange radiates energy, Pink exudes compassion, Black embodies power, White signifies purity. Dive into this kaleidoscope of feelings! Which colour resonates with your mood today? 🎨💫

❤️ Let’s talk about the science of red decor - and how the colour red makes you feel ✨

Surrounding yourself with the colour red can:

1. Make you feel hungry - Red has been shown to stimulate the appetite. Which is why it’s used by many fast food chains in their branding. It’s the perfect colour for a dining room. 🍟

2. Boost your energy levels - Red is a powerful stimulant and has been shown to increase heart rate and respiration levels in the body. So it’s great if you suffer from low energy levels. It’s the perfect colour for a home gym to help you beat your personal best. 🏋️‍♂️

3. Arouse feelings of passion - Red is associated with feelings of love and desire. So it’s a great colour for the master bedroom. Avoid using too much red though, as the stimulating effects of red might disturb your sleep. 🥰

🧡 The Science of Orange Decor - let’s talk about how the colour orange makes you feel 🏡✨

Surrounding yourself with the colour orange can:

1. Boost your mood - orange is associated with feelings of joy, happiness and enthusiasm, so using orange in your home can elevate your mood and promote a positive outlook.

2. Stimulate creativity - many artists and creatives love the stimulating qualities of orange, as it encourages innovative thinking and creative expression. So it’s the perfect choice for a home office.

3. Promote social interaction - this social colour has been shown to encourage communication and warm friendly interaction. So it’s perfect for gathering spaces like a living room or kitchen.

Which is your favourite orange kitchen? I like pics 1 and 5 the best 🧡🙌

🌈🎉 Wow! Thank you my incredible 10,000 followers for being part of this dopamine-inducing design adventure. Let’s keep creating joyful spaces that truly make you feel happy and inspired every day. 🏡✨

More dopamine decor magic coming your way, and remember - your space should always be your happy place! 🥰

💕 The Science of Pink Decor - how the colour pink affects your mind and mood 🏡 ✨

When you surround yourself with the colour pink it can:

1. Reduce feelings of loneliness - the comforting power of light pink can help you feel better if you’re hurting after a difficult breakup. It’s perfect for a relaxation space like a living room or bedroom.

2. Boost your confidence - bold shades of pink like magenta are associated with feelings of female empowerment - so a pink bedroom or home office is great if you suffer from low self-esteem or imposter syndrome.

3. Help you sleep - light pink has a sedating effect on the mind - so it’s a great choice for a bedroom if you suffer from insomnia.

💚 The Science of Green Decor - how the colour green affects your mind and body 🏡✨

When you surround yourself with the colour green it can:

1. Relax your nervous system - green has been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body, so it helps you feel relaxed - perfect for a relaxation area like a living room;

2. Improve sleep - green has been shown to increase the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, so it’s a great choice for a bedroom if you struggle with insomnia;

3. Reduce eye strain - green is one of the easiest colours for our eyes to process as it’s much less straining than other colours - a good choice for a home office if you suffer from migraines.

Here’s the secret… orange tableware 🍊

Joyful orange is the perfect colour for a dining table - orange helps to encourage friendly conversation, and its mood-boosting qualities help people feel happy and relaxed. The recipe for a great evening!

Orange looks incredible with green. Here’s a beautiful autumnal tablescape from the fabulous 🧡 The pops of orange from the napkins and candles look amazing with Kit’s stunning forest green bowls 🙌.

🎨✨ Exciting News! Introducing the stunning new Farrow and Ball blue - ‘Pea Flower Tea’🫛🌸🫖

I couldn’t wait to share this with you all! are releasing this new paint colour next week. ‘Pea Flower Tea’ is a captivating blend of vibrance, tranquility and sophistication. It will bring a touch of calm right into your home 🙌

Love this colour! 😍 Who’s with me???

Create a relaxing space with vibrant green paint from 💚

1. Breakfast Room Green - a striking cheerful green

2. Arsenic - a vivid mint green

3. Yeabridge Green - a bright avocado green

4. Whirlybird - a light and lively green.

These relaxing shades offer the perfect blend of serenity and style for your home. Join us in the quest for the ultimate relaxing green - which shade from Farrow and Ball has stolen your heart?

Gorgeous pops of calming blue by 💙

Pops of blue have been dotted evenly around the living room. The blue cushions, blue accent chair, blue lamp, and pops of blue in the rug and tablescape look stunning supported by white and grey neutrals 🙌

The result… a beautiful chic and calming space.

Joyful pops of red decor by - featured by ❤️

Accessories are a great way of adding pops of colour to your space. Pops of red have been dotted evenly around the kitchen - the red stools, red floral arrangement and red tiles look stunning with the beautiful green quartzite and gold accents 🙌 supported by white and warm wood neutrals.

The result… a beautiful social stimulating space - perfect for entertaining.

Joyful pops of orange from 🧡

Orange looks incredible with green and gold accents 🙌

Pops of calming blue by the fabulous - colourful and chic 🩵

Cushions, accent chairs and painted furniture are great ways to add pops of mood-boosting colour to your space. Pops of calming blue have been dotted evenly around the space - supported by grey neutrals. The blue cushions, blue chairs, blue table and pops of blue in the carpet look stunning against the cool grey walls, furniture and carpet, black metal lighting and white accents 🙌

The result… a beautiful calming space.

Are you feeling lonely or sad? Try adding pops of nurturing pink decor to your home to help you feel better. You could try painting a feature wall in this beautiful ‘Cinder Rose’ pink by or maybe a piece of furniture. Pair with soothing light pink faux flowers, light pink cushions and rose gold accessories. Then see how you feel.