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... a whole lot of science has made its way into the field of interior design
By nature of an industry often dominated by trends , it feels as though interior design is always changing . From minimalism to maximalism , traditional to contemporary , it ’ s a job in itself to keep up with what ’ s new ( or not ).
That being said , there are tried and true beliefs in the practice that will always be around , through all the noise and business of changing trends . Good design is timeless , and that we can count on .
In a growing field of study , we ’ re learning what makes good design beautiful , and why beauty is a universal understanding held by humans . No matter your personal style , there is no denying that interior design can make you feel something , which is why we gravitate to certain styles . Research shows that elements of interior design , like color , lighting and décor , have a direct effect on our emotions and mental response and behaviors .
Neuroesthetics
Neuroesthetics is the study of the intersection between neuroscience , psychology and aesthetics . Move over , trends . It ’ s time to focus on how design makes us feel , and how good design can change the world .
We spend 90 percent of our time indoors , so it ’ s imperative to create spaces that positively impact our mental and physical health . One way
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