If springtime showers get you down, brighten up your apartment with dopamine décor! Like aesthetics like cutecore and maximalism, dopamine decorating has no rules aside from bright colors and self-expression.
As the name suggests, dopamine decorating should lift your mood and allow you to be creative with your apartment décor. Here are the basics of dopamine decorating to help you brighten up your space.
Bright Colors
Dopamine decorating relies on bright colors to set the mood. Embrace vivid yellows, pinks, greens, and blues and incorporate them throughout your space.
Even though most property managers don’t allow you to paint the walls of your rental, there are plenty of renter-friendly ways to drench your apartment in cheerful colors. Rely on decorations as your main source of color throughout your apartment or apply peel and stick wallpaper and contact paper to your walls and countertops to transform your apartment without losing your security deposit.
Mix and Match
Mix patterns to create an atmosphere of cheerful whimsy! Throw blankets and pillows, curtains, and tablecloths are easy ways to incorporate different patterns throughout your apartment.
The key to mixing patterns is to make sure all the patterns have a similar color palette. A few colors that remain constant throughout your décor will bring cohesion to all the quirky chaos and make you look like an interior design expert (even if you’re not).
Tack On the Textures
A comforting sensory experience is a major part of dopamine decorating. Incorporate different fabrics, finishes, and textures throughout your apartment décor to create a dynamic tactile experience.
Don’t be afraid to layer textures! Plush throw pillows on a corduroy couch add intrigue to your living room while keeping it comfy, and natural wood alongside glass and brushed metal can create a balance of rustic and polished.
Get Quirky
With an aesthetic that embraces self-expression and cohesive chaos, embrace weirdness too! Find home goods in novelty shapes and bright colors to bring out your childlike whimsy. Small additions like candlesticks in abstract shapes or coasters in the shape of fruits can make your apartment feel fun and welcoming.
More Is More
Ditch the “less is more” mindset and pull out all those trinkets and wall hangings that have been sitting in storage! Self-expression is a major part of dopamine decorating, and displaying the décor that makes you happy is a great way to express yourself.
There are no rules when it comes to dopamine decorating aside from what makes you happy. Get creative, add some color, and show off all the things you love!
