Your Home, Your Sanctuary presented expert insights into making your home your own haven.
But, the experts say this is likely not the best for your stress and mental health.
Anita Yokotaa licensed therapist and interior designer said she helped many clients change their spaces during the pandemic.
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However, a change of mind was also needed during the process.
The panelists discussed how often people become tied to the appearance of their homes.
A responsibility that has historically fallen on women.
And this is this holdover idea from so long ago.
The idea of the perfect space doesnt serve the needs of an individual or a family.
Whatever makes your home feel like a sanctuary to you, that is the answer there, she said.
There is no rule.
One main suggestion was a change of lighting.
Ive really invested in some lighting, Mason said.
I feel like sunshine and light have just totally changed my mood when Im (home).
Yokota said natural lighting is great for mood as it increases levels of serotonin and dopamine.
She said this could be as simple as changing drapery or adjusting window treatment.
Sun tunnels and skylights are also options to bring in more light.
Bringing the natural world into your space is a great way to improve your concentration andfocus, Yokota said.
Plantshave a wonderful effect on us, she said.
Finally, the panelist discussed the importance of a functional house.
And through improving its function, you rid yourself of any anxieties surrounding it.
Davis shared a story about her relationship with laundry, a task she dreaded.
She realized that folding the laundry of an infant was insane and stopped it all together.
Her point being that it improved her life.
I think (functionality) is always the base level for your home being a sanctuary, Davis said.
And making a home that functions for you might look different than the way other people’s homes look.
Let go of trying to design a Pinterest-worthy home and focus on what brings you peace.
