8 Psychology-Based Design Tips for a Happy Home

🎁 The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/baixu05251 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare! We often believe that a bigger house or designer furniture equals happiness, but this video clarifies that it's not always the case. Instead, I share eight psychology-backed ideas focusing on design elements like colours, shapes, and layout that truly make your home feel joyful ✨. These interior design tips are rooted in human psychology and practical psychology facts to create a welcoming space, beyond just aesthetics. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 intro 0:26 happiness in motion 1:21 dopamine decor 2:12 colour 3:12 yellow 3:43 art as shortcuts 4:44 signs of your life 6:59 nature 8:05 cognitive overload PRODUCTS IN THE VIDEO My swaying desk chair: https://muista.eu/?ref=XUBAI Discount codes: 5% off, single chair: BAIXU5 15% off, 2+ chairs: BAIXU15 ABOUT ME Hey! :) I'm BaiXu, a Cambridge University graduate and architect based in Munich. I make videos, design spaces and share them online. On this channel, I share information about architecture, design, home renovation and vlogs about my creator life in Germany. 📚 BOOKS ON THIS TOPIC (UNITED STATES) A Pattern Language, Towns, Buildings, Construction: https://amzn.to/3ALVaSp Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life: https://amzn.to/4iSYex5 Designology: https://amzn.to/4hVLEvu Environmental and Architectural Psychology: The Basics: https://amzn.to/3FQxmPn (GERMANY) A Pattern Language, Towns, Buildings, Construction: https://amzn.to/3Oc6af8 Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life: https://amzn.to/3E8oELX Designology: https://amzn.to/4j4eFGA Environmental and Architectural Psychology: The Basics: https://amzn.to/3R073IZ (UNITED KINGDOM) A Pattern Language, Towns, Buildings, Construction: https://amzn.to/3UWX0GX Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life: https://amzn.to/3Ydzvem Designology: https://amzn.to/3E5sdCA Environmental and Architectural Psychology: The Basics: https://amzn.to/3Rvd2Wi SAY HI! 📸 Instagram |   / baixuuu   🐦 Twitter |   / baixuuu   📹 YouTube |    / baixu   MUSIC I use music from epidemic sounds | https://share.epidemicsound.com/vvcky4 Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @baixu   DISCLAIMER This video is sponsored by Skillshare. Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through one of the links above.