Stepping into 2023, we reflect upon the last two years. These past years have reiterated our need for open and semi-open spaces, especially in our crowded cities, that bring us closer to nature and support our well-being. This year, we can relook at our balcony, verandah and other personal outdoor spaces to make the most of this fresh start.

They say that you are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with. The same can be said for our spaces as well. Research shows that the space we spend most of our time in has a direct impact on our well-being. This new year, take a look at your surrounding environment to make the most of it. Keep on reading to see how clutter-free home decor can impact your mental wellness.

What is clutter-free visual design?

A clutter-free visual design includes different aspects of interior design. These aspects focus on creating an organized and clean-looking space. Here are some of the aspects of clutter-free design.

• Clean lines and edges
  A room filled with varied home decor may feel cluttered and chaotic.  Whether it’s plant stands, wall decor, or your furniture, choose them with clean lines, planes, and edges, this helps give your environment a visual serenity. This also brings visual importance to your knick knacks like photo frames, artifacts and other display items.
  For example, if you’ve undertaken a balcony transformation, adopt a modern and minimal design style, instead of going overboard with furniture with ornate motifs and decorations. This helps in bringing the focus on plants and makes the place look airy, calm helping you get your reflective space. Stackable and modular metal plant stands can clear up your floor space and make it look more organised.

   

  Balcony Transformation to clean up your space

• Lots of natural light
  Natural light is a great, free-of-cost way to make your space look better. Sunlight illuminates the nooks and corners of your room and makes the space look bigger, more open, clean, and clutter-free. Some heavy and bulky furniture or decor items may become hurdles in the flow of light. Position this furniture where hindrance to light is the least or replace them with lighter and or open frame/ mesh furniture. 

• Functional decor
  Speaking of functional decor, you can use simple organisation hacks like decorative wall decor and plant stands to enhance your space. This will make your space more meaningful without cluttering it. The design of such home decor can be modern and minimal, making the balcony look less busy. 

A centre table with a nest for your greens

Think a wall shelf holding your succulents or a coffee stool that holds your ferns. A green screen is another great example of functional home decor, adding a natural charm to your space while functioning as a partition or supporting your creeper plants.

Openness in spaces

Open spaces feel more welcoming to the eyes. They are easier to move through. Combining openness with clutter-free design can elevate your space. Here are some ways you can add openness to your home interiors.

• Go vertical
  Use more of your wall space and lesser floor space to create more openness in your home. Add useful wall decor like designer shelves from Meshable that can house your books and home decor pieces.

• Add ambient lighting
  Along with natural light, ambient lighting also makes your space feel more open and breezy. Add soft, warm lights around your interiors and balconies to create a cosy, welcoming vibe. Ambient lighting lets you create the ambience you desire for that room.

• Add light-weight and breathable furniture
  

   

  

  Home decor products made out of mesh allows light to pass through

  Spaces can feel closed up and cluttered if there are too many things everywhere. You can prevent this by adding home decor that looks and feels light. Elements and materials like louvers, wire mesh, bamboo or cane allow light and air to pass through them making them visually light and breathable. They also create shadow patterns on the floor and walls further enhancing openness. 

 Impact of interior design and home decor on your Wellbeing

The tips discussed in this blog so far are aimed at creating clutter-free and open spaces. Such spaces affect your mental health positively and have a good impact on your overall well-being. Here are some categories that affect your wellness in terms of interior design:

• Colours
  Certain colours are more soothing to the eyes and the mind as compared to others. Soft hues of blues, greens, or yellows create a positive ambience in the space. They can help you relax and feel at ease.
  Also, choose colours that reflect your personality and make your space feel homely and cosy. Some people may prefer subtle colours, whereas some gravitate towards pop colours. Either way, light washes of pastels or accent features in pop colours add to the visual appeal of any space.
• Nature
  Adding elements of nature is a great way to boost your mental well-being. Open spaces like balconies and gardens are soothing for the soul. You can also add indoor plants, small rocks, dried flowers, and leaves to your home decor.
• Simplicity
  Keep your decor minimal and simple. While undertaking your balcony transformation, don’t put too many plants. Instead, stack just a few diverse plants on metal plant stands. These opposing materials will make your garden decoration seem balanced and simple. Simplicity is good for a pleasant state of mind.

Interior designer Mark Hampton says, “Real comfort, visual and physical, is vital to every room.” Openness and visually clutter-free spaces can help you boost your overall wellness. Use these home decor tips to create a pleasant and uplifting space for yourself. Check out the Meshable collection to know more.