Dopamine décor ideas to bring joy into your home

Are you ready to throw out your neutrals and focus on bringing some joy into your décor?

If you're craving some colour in your home, try tapping into the dopamine décor trend. Covering everything from warm pastel tones to playful details, this is all about making your home a cheerful space. We've discussed how to fill your home with positive energy but this is all about a mindset shift.

Dopamine is something that's influenced more by our environment than our decisions, so it's worth making your home a space for subconscious changes. Here's a look at what this means in real terms and how you can achieve it.

What is the dopamine decorating trend?

Dopamine décor is a far cry from minimalism. It's all about bright colours, rich textures and creating shapes that simply make you feel good. This trend is an adaptation and extension of dopamine dressing, which involves creating and wearing a mood-boosting style.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter often referred to as the 'feel-good hormone' and it's activated when we see something we like. This could be your favourite piece of art or a flowing summer dress that reminds you of warmer weather. Dressing ourselves and designing our homes for happiness makes us feel good. Our brains reward us with happiness for it!

So, how do we fill our living spaces with dopamine-inducing décor?

Make it all about you

This is all about your personality rather than a set style. While there are certain combinations of furniture and rich textures that suit trends like dark boho, this should all be down to your individual preferences. Here's how to get involved:

·       Start small: Try a few little updates to begin with, especially if you live with a partner who might have different tastes from you. Talk to them about what colours and patterns they like to find some middle ground. Make little changes to soft furnishings or furniture first, introducing a new colour palette gradually.

·       Experiment: Before you commit to larger changes and invest in new chairs or rugs, try to play around with different colours and patterns. Mix and match to find the combinations that give you the biggest sense of well-being.

·       Enjoy the process: Remember, dopamine décor is meant to make you feel good! Focus on the things you find joyful. If you don't like something enough or you're feeling worried, avoid introducing it to your home interior.

There are no rules

Go big and go home! There are no limits to dopamine decorating, so it's time to get as adventurous as you'd like.

Don't be scared to fill a room with the colour you love. If you're dreaming of a deep navy living space, ask our experts about bespoke blue living room storage. Whether you contrast this rich, dark colour with bright yellow velour or add neutral tones for a nautical effect, you can create your own happy palette.

Clashing patterns and palettes can work wonders. Complement and contrast your new design scheme with bright wallpaper and furniture in colours you love, from plain powder blue to neon floral prints.

Define your dopamine home

While there are no rules, dopamine décor covers a few overarching themes that embrace fun, colourful and eclectic interior designs. Because each dopamine home is the product of individuality, no two are the same. Here are three hallmarks of dopamine décor:

1.   Bright, bold colours

2.   Vibrant – sometimes clashing – patterns and prints

3.   Whimsical and playful details

Brighten up your storage with Hammonds

Is colourful furniture the missing piece in your dopamine home décor? When you choose fitted wardrobes or bookshelves from Hammonds, we'll give you complete customisation and creative freedom.

Book a free design visit to take your first steps towards a home designed for happiness. Whether you're renovating or simply refreshing your interior, we'll help you plan a solution that's tailored to your preferences and lifestyle.