How does interior design influence the sensory and emotional experience of people who inhabit a space?
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https://doi.org/10.62059/LatArXiv.preprints.424Keywords:
Interior design, Color, Sensory experience, Lighting, DecorationAbstract
Interior design has a profound impact on the perception and psychological well-being of individuals within a space. This effect is driven by the interaction of elements like color, textures, decorative items, and lighting, which influence the senses and emotions.
A thoughtfully planned interior design can serve as a strategic tool to enhance mental health, boosting productivity, creativity, and overall well-being, while also affecting the sensory experience through lighting, colors, textures, spatial layout, and materials.
The research employed documentation of specialized texts and direct observation of modified spaces. It concludes that a well-balanced interior design transforms spaces into functional and emotionally engaging environments, highlighting the link between interior design and environmental psychology.
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