Decorating Your House Happy

30.07.09 / home, housekeeping / Author: hansar / Comments: (0)
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pThe summer time is usually a period of happiness and enjoyment. You have a skip in your step, the birds are singing and you have the warm sun on your face. The outlook is not always so good in winter however.!–more– 3% of people suffer from a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, which normally strikes every year, and a further 12% have reported mild cases. These include feelings of unhappiness, tiredness and feeling unwell…although there are many more. It is caused by a lack of sunlight in the winter months having an effect on the chemical balance in the brain. The eyes are very sensitive to light levels and if there is not enough of it around, they will trigger the body to release melatonin in to the blood stream, making us feel lethargic and tired.br /br //ppAll is not lost however, you can fight the effects of seasonal depression by giving a little thought to the furniture you buy and where you place it. Living room and also a href=http://www.newenglandlifestyle.com/BedroomFurniture.htm target=_blankbedroom furniture/a are often the most important to get right as these are the rooms that we spend most of our time in. Purchasing a href=http://www.newenglandlifestyle.com/ target=_blankwhite furniture/a like white wardrobes, tables and chairs will increase the amount of light that is reflected around the room and will have a large impact on mood.br /br //ppA minimal approach to furniture is also a good idea as this helps open up rooms and reduces the feeling of being cluttered.Not only does less furniture been you wont bump into stuff as much when you move around, but additionally the light that enters the room bumps into less things and this makes the room brighter. It also helps painting your walls a light and airy colour to improve light reflection as well.br /br //ppSome ideas for reducing the amount of furniture you have include only having your table large enough for everyday use and taking away or adding chairs if and when you need them, only have one a href=http://www.newenglandlifestyle.com/MaineRange_MaineWhiteBedsideTable.htm target=_blankbedside table/a rather than one each side, and getting rid of small pieces that only have aesthetic value./p