How to Achieve "Room Serenity," According to Professional Therapists and Designers

Text by Janae McKenzie

Intentional design can help you shift out of "fight-or-flight" mode.

If you're trying to achieve "room serenity" in your home, that is, a calming design that immediately makes you feel more relaxed when you walk through the door, the best person to ask is a therapist. One of the most important parts of their job is making you feel at ease, so you feel comfortable being vulnerable. The design of their office is a huge part of that—if you feel like you're walking into an examination room, you might not want to spill your secrets. Interior designers who work with therapists (or use neuroscience findings to inform their choices) take this into account.

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