“Whilst 61 per cent of households default to white, brown/beige, or grey for the colour of their living room walls, many are missing out on the relaxing properties of colour. Lou Petersen, head of design innovation at DFS, added: “Our study shows that many households may not be aware of how our interiors can impact our mood, and that making a few small changes to their homes could make a big difference when it comes to how they feel in the space. “I use striped LED lighting to regulate the room for sensory reasons, and to introduce colour in a subtle way.” It’s really important to “layer” your lighting, rather than simply using the “big light” all the time, to have light that can change through the day. “We all know how much of an impact smell can have on us – it can transport us, and is so powerful – but very few people utilise this. “One of the biggest mistakes I see people make in their living rooms is not thinking about the power of scent. Lack of storage and clutter is the number one cause of stress, as it’s a constant presence that can make us feel out of control and chaotic. Pippa said: “Our home environment is intrinsically linked to our mental health. Pippa Jameson says you should leave at least 90cm of space between pieces of furniture (Image: SWNS)įurthermore, two-thirds believe the layout of a room impacts their mood, and 73 per cent feel like their living room is a sanctuary from the stresses of everyday life. However, a comfy sofa ranked highest as the item which really makes a house feel like a home – with leather and cotton the materials Brits are most likely to turn to provide comfort.īut a third are unsure of which materials to use to achieve a sense of homeliness. The research went on to find that having too much stuff in the room (45 per cent), and not enough storage (40 per cent), are cited as top reasons why a living space isn’t quite perfect – whilst almost a fifth (19 per cent) don’t like the colour scheme in their room. “For example, having modular sofas that you can switch up, or an extendable table that can also be an office and a dining area.” “Now more than ever, our rooms are multifunctional, so you need to make sure your furniture suits this. “So first and foremost, you must work out what the functionality of the room is going to be. This means a room isn’t working and they don’t really know why, what they have done wrong, or how to fix it. “When people move in, they choose a room and don’t optimise it for their lifestyle, so they sometimes have unconscious stress. Pippa said: “We become blind to rooms that aren’t working, and it’s hard to see a problem when you’re in it. Households braced for broadband, mobile and council tax bill hikes.How many calories each household chore burns.This comes as 64 per cent want to redesign their front room for a more calming “vibe”, whilst 72 per cent want to feel relaxed in their sitting room. Pippa’s advice comes after a study of 2,000 adults, commissioned by DFS, revealed 56 per cent don’t think the layout of their living room is perfect – but 36 per cent of these aren’t sure what the issue is. The talented artists represented The Mad Hatter, Kite-Man (Hell yeah), Captain America, Thor, Princess Tianna, Mister Rogers, the Dude, Harley Quinn, Symbiote Spider-man, Wonder Woman, Catwoman, and Bane, just to name a few.Nearly half of Brits have too much 'stuff' crowded into their living rooms (Image: SWNS) Below are some examples of the second day of WonderCon 2023 cosplayers and the ingenuity that was on display. Foam, metal, fabric, feathers, stitching, plastic, cardboard, and hot glue all come together to form some of the most detailed and innovative homages to some of comics and pop culture's biggest names. Located at the Anaheim Convention Center, just across the street from Disneyland, geeks & pop-culture enthusiasts swarmed back to WonderCon 2023 to show off their best and most creative cosplays to the masses. Comic book, movie, and gaming characters came to life in what seemed to be a run-up to Masquerade, WonderCon 2023's Saturday night costume contest. WonderCon 2023 cosplay was in full swing this past weekend, and the cosplayers left nothing on the table.
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