One of my favorite trends this year is dopamine dressing. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, dopamine dressing is wearing clothes specifically for their ability to lift your mood. Whether it’s those impossibly comfortable Uggs or bright colors that spark joy, these same principles can be applied to your home’s interior. Today, I’m going to show you how to bring joy to your space with dopamine design. Let’s dive into a few of my favorite design elements curated to lift your mood. 

Statement Foundational Pieces

By choosing a foundational piece and going with a bold color or pattern, you immediately set the tone for the entire space. 

Sabrina Soto Casa Rectangle Rug in Yellow by Unique Loom

Yellow is the color of energy and optimism, and this easy-to-clean, 100% recycled cotton area rug is a great way to bring cheer and high vibration into any space. This rug’s pastel color and gorgeous texture deliver a mood-boosting pattern without being too overwhelming.

Deco Blue Lacquer Buffet by TOV Furniture

If you want a statement-making color that will also stand the test of time, look no further than this gorgeous lacquered buffet from TOV. The art deco detailing is simply overflowing with sophistication, and you cannot go wrong with the stunning bold blue color.

Gorgeous Canvas Art: Citronella Cubism by Wendover Art Group

Beginning the design process with a beautiful piece of art is my favorite way to reimagine a space. This canvas art piece does not disappoint— lush colors paired with grounding neutrals create a classic palette. If you’re looking for inspiration for your space, this would absolutely be a piece that sparks joy and lifts your mood. 

Colorful Accents

If you’d like to take a more conservative approach to dopamine design, start with a few colorful accents. This is a great way to get started and see how a color, texture, or piece truly makes you feel. 

Soft Throws From Alicia Adams Alpaca

These soft and comforting throws come in delightful colors. Additionally, all Alicia Adams products are created here in the U.S., and you can feel good about the lifecycle of these blankets. 

Throw Pillows by Laura Park

You can’t go wrong with a quality throw pillow, and these colors and designs from Laura Park pack quite the punch, too.

Artwork That Sparks Joy

Ed Nash

One of Nashville’s own, Ed Nash has almost 20 collections of pieces that will move or inspire you.

Splashworks

One of my favorite vendors to source art from, Splashworks, has an array of art and home decor sure to spark some joy. They also offer custom printing, so you can get that piece you love in just the right size. 

So what do you think? Are you ready to bring some happiness to your home with dopamine design? If you enjoyed this blog and would like more inspiration for your space, sign up for the MOTIV newsletter.