A sense of self Our spaces should be arranged and decorated in a way that is not just attractive to look at but appeals to all our senses: sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste W O R D S
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IT IS important to engage the senses when designing and furnishing your little piece of heaven. Appealing to sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste can influence our moods, enhance our atmosphere, and calm us. Sight: Choose colours that are pleasing to you and use lights and candles to invoke the feelings you want in your home. Decor and furnishings should create a focal point, while moving objects, such as lava lamps, can help you focus and relax. Touch: Incorporate a variety of textures and fabrics, such as soft and fluffy rugs, blankets and pillows that can be felt with your hands or feet. Having a grounding object to hold and feel, such as a piece of rock or crystal or a sculpture, can ease anxiety. Scents: Aromas have a powerful ability to create a mood. Natural aromas in small doses – such as flowers or fragrant plants – can do wonders for your home and mental state. Oil burners or diffusers with your choice of fragrance have the same effect. Hearing: A playlist of soothing sounds is a must, even if through headphones. The sound of water can be brought inside through a small fountain or furniture can be placed near open windows. Wind chimes can also help to relax you. Taste: Home decor can appeal to this sense. Bowls of fruit can add a pop of colour as well as remind us of their taste. The same can be said for a jar of sweets or biscuits or even a bottle of pickles. Drinking herbal teas in our sanctuaries can help settle anxiety. PICTURE ANDREA PIACQUADIO 4
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