This design approach extends beyond aesthetics, to designing entire homes that actively support and respond to our psychological needs: lighting that makes you feel energised in the morning but calm in the evening; colours that can affect our cortisol levels, such as gentle greens, aquas, pale violets, soft peaches, and warm neutrals; as well as textures that influence our sense of security, and even scents can transport us to calming, restorative states.
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“The future home is a sanctuary, a space where the sensory and the emotional are prioritised,” observes Spanish interior designer Patricia Bustos. “As people seek more meaningful connections in their lives, sensory design has become a vital demand.”