The dopamine décor trend is here to brighten up our homes this winter, harnessing colours, textures and clashing patterns that evoke happiness and all the positive feels during the colder months.
Roger Wei, head of design & product development at Temple & Webster, says he likes to think of it as creating an environment that simply makes you feel good. He suggests people start with the spaces in the home that they spend the most time in.
Often dopamine décor is interpreted as incorporating large statement pieces like a sofa or a rug however, Roger says introducing smaller pieces with a bold colour is a great way to introduce the trend and can have a big impact.
“Colour plays a huge role in offsetting the visual and physical chill of winter. Items like a set of towels or a new candle can make a big difference. Lighting with floor and table lamps is also a great way to add warmth and mood to a space.”
Lucy Sutherland, director of insights, says whilst colour is important, a big part of dopamine dècor is experimenting with different textures and shapes.
“We have seen a huge move towards more tactile furniture and decor that makes us feel good. First, we saw a lot of velvet and boucle, and now we’re moving into exaggerated boucle, chenille and tufted designs. Sofas and chairs are pieces you can really sink into.”
Dopamine decor isn’t reserved for just furniture, Aussies can unlock positive dopamine effects by embracing nature within the home. “Rearranging the room to make the most of sunshine and introducing plants and greenery as a colour can enhance wellness and give you a big hit of dopamine,” Lucy says.
Temple & Webster is Australia’s largest pure play online retailer in the furniture and homewares market with over 200,000 products on sale from over 500 suppliers, including direct sourcing capabilities through a private label division.
