{"id":6091,"date":"2020-05-22T17:38:52","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T17:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/blog\/?p=6091"},"modified":"2023-04-04T01:35:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T01:35:43","slug":"self-care-sunday-5-design-tips-to-decorate-a-space-for-your-wellbeing-in-a-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/22\/self-care-sunday-5-design-tips-to-decorate-a-space-for-your-wellbeing-in-a-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Care Sunday: 5 Interior Design Tips for Wellbeing at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6091\" class=\"elementor elementor-6091\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c67e125 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c67e125\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60c30370\" data-id=\"60c30370\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eed781d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eed781d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 29-01-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rs.wescover.com\/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_2000\/v1\/wescover-user-uploaded\/bhktmipvnxodfcqswng3\" alt=\"Light wooden dining table, chairs, bench\n\" \/>\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\">Design by JDP Interiors at a private home in LA &gt;<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Have a self-care Sunday focused on optimizing your space for your well being and set yourself up for a week of productivity, mindfulness, and success. It might seem like a daunting task, but it\u2019s possible to make it fun and lighten the burden! Taking care of our spaces translates to taking care of ourselves, and we all could use a little extra love right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We checked in with pro Interior Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors who shows us how to use space-care for self-care during a time of global turmoil. Featured in publications from the LA Times to Elle Decor, Joyce is an expert at curating beautiful spaces for positive living.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rs.wescover.com\/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_2000\/v1\/wescover-user-uploaded\/l5cwc7zgs1o5l98wteqv\" alt=\"Open white front door, natural wood furniture\" \/>\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\">Design by JDP Interiors at a private home in LA &gt;<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We\u2019re seeing it around the world: space-care can make a positive impact on our overall wellness, and even help you achieve your goals. Home is the only space in our lives right now\u2026.<em>\u201cWe can\u2019t leave!\u201d<\/em> says Joyce.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Space care involves mindfully designing your space while being aware of interior design&#8217;s impact on your well being. This involves everything from room layout, to paint color, to lighting, to pretty much all art and design in between. These elements can affect your mood and the sooner you\u2019re aware of them the sooner you can make positive changes for your overall mental (and even physical!) health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So if you continuously feel anxious, cramped, or uninspired, try these 5 simple space care tips to improve your self care routines any day of the week:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>1. <strong>Declutter to Feel Less Anxious<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rs.wescover.com\/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_2000\/v1\/wescover-user-uploaded\/npyhett4kwfqtjxfsk0b\" alt=\"Natural wood storage chest\" \/>\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\">Design by JDP Interiors at a private home in LA &gt;<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take a full blown home renovation to be able to breathe a little easier in your space. If your space is chaotic, your metal state will likely be disorganized too. Never underestimate how much clearing up an overcrowded space will give you peace of mind. All you need are a few hours to really make a noticeable difference.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joyce, like many of us, says decluttering is something she always <em>means <\/em>to do but doesn&#8217;t always find the time for. She explains that we don\u2019t really <em>need <\/em>a lot of things that we keep in our spaces, and she\u2019s in the Marie Kondo camp when it comes to less-is-more.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>\u201cKeep only the visually pleasing items out on display; the items that bring you joy, and store away the items that make you remember all the things you need to do, or feel stressful. A clean, uncluttered space can unclutter your mind and gosh knows we need that right now!\u201d<\/em> says Joyce.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>2. <strong>Set Your Stage for Relaxation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rs.wescover.com\/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_2000\/v1\/wescover-user-uploaded\/fsxv3rqxcjivhbyyljlj\" alt=\"White and gray interior bedroom, light bed, pillows\" \/>\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\">Design by JDP Interiors at a private home in LA &gt;<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For some of us that might be missing the outside world, this is a good time to make the most of our situations. The weekend is the perfect time to unwind, and a self care Sunday is a perfect place to start!\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joyce recommends turning on the fireplace, lighting a candle, and playing relaxing music to <em>\u201cstay sane during this crazy time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Take it one step at a time. Redecorating, though ultimately rewarding, can be overwhelming. Don\u2019t try to tackle your entire home at once, you\u2019ll get discouraged and burnt out. Try to stay motivated by doing one thing at a time over the course of a weekend, like hanging new artwork or curtains to fill up empty walls. You\u2019ll be surprised by the impact of just a few small changes!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>3. <strong>Add Relaxing Lighting, Calm Colors, &amp; Soft Shapes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rs.wescover.com\/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_2000\/v1\/wescover-user-uploaded\/yijihyey9ii26hqqoayz\" alt=\"Light couch, round wooden table, woven rug\" \/>\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\">Design by JDP Interiors at a private home in LA &gt;<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Poor lighting, dark color palettes and even sharp edges of furniture can create a broody, aggressive mood in your space.\u00a0 These small stressors add up and sometimes cause us to avoid a room all together. Softer tones and corners can create a soothing atmosphere while pops of your favorite colors can make you feel more inspired.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joyce\u2019s warm and cozy design style is a perfect example of how to curate your space for maximum zen. She uses design to create a peac environment to increase productivity! She uses elements like warm lighting, soft rugs, and throws to layer comfortable texture into rooms.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While we aren\u2019t recommending a totally pastel palette, consider why you don\u2019t like spending time in a particular space and these elements could be the reason. Make your space reflect who you are and how you want to feel on the inside. Having a space you\u2019re proud of can also increase your confidence! Go for it!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>4. Shop for Meaningful &amp; Locally Made Decor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rs.wescover.com\/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_2000\/v1\/wescover-user-uploaded\/im9n6yfpgek0pbhfndik\" alt=\"White shelves, organized decorations\" \/>\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\">Design by JDP Interiors at a private home in LA &gt;<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joyce likes to change up interior design elements when she can. She\u2019s continually sourcing unique artworks and design elements for projects to keep things fresh. She is adamant about supporting local artists, even if it sometimes proves to be challenging. \u201c<em>Artwork is tough! I feel like there is a real gap in the market here. But my favorite way to source new art is scouring vintage sites or supporting local artists. This goes for accessories and ceramics, as well!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Surround yourself with functional objects that are meaningfully made. Whether it&#8217;s a handmade ceramic dish dedicated to holding your keys or the painting in your bedroom that&#8217;s the last thing you see before you turn off the lights.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>5. Stay Creative at Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rs.wescover.com\/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_2000\/v1\/wescover-user-uploaded\/dbvvngcavxeg5hhu3kag\" alt=\"Books on natural wood table\" \/>\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\">Design by JDP Interiors at a private home in LA &gt;<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joyce, along with many of us, is working from home and luckily can conduct business as usual (for the most part!) from her phone or computer.\u00a0 To make sure she can maintain her current work ethic and creativity she is having samples shipped to her house, to clients, and keeping up with communication. It\u2019s a big change, one that many of us are most likely experiencing at the moment, but it is doable, if albeit a little slower!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>\u201cAfter years of go-go-go, we are trying to enjoy this new slower pace and take the time to delve into all the back-end items we haven&#8217;t had time for. Our business processes are getting a whole overhaul and we are very excited about it! At the same time, the most challenging part of this time of uncertainty is the slower pace. We are used to completing projects quickly and efficiently, but the world has slowed and so we must adapt.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most challenging thing for many of us right now is adjusting to this new state of the world. Take this opportunity to be creative! Whether that\u2019s doing, or just thinking &#8211; anything to keep your creativity flowing. It\u2019s important to remember that in order to stay calm and survive this difficult period we must embrace this slowed down version of the world, and as Joyce says, \u201c<em>adapt!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Don\u2019t forget to be kind to yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rs.wescover.com\/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto,w_2000\/v1\/wescover-user-uploaded\/ido4lsfmijymq9xojkpb\" alt=\"Joyce and dog enjoying self care Sunday\" \/>\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\">Design by JDP Interiors at a private home in LA &gt;<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With everyone stuck inside it becomes even more important to love yourself and the space you\u2019re in. We may forget to make time for our physical, emotional, or mental health all week but sometimes your space itself just isn\u2019t conducive to your wellbeing. Tackling a few design tasks dedicated to your self care Sunday will help you catch up on all the wellness rituals you\u2019ve been putting off.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We&#8217;re all doing the best we can in our environments. Remember to be kind to yourself and your space!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"right\",\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wescover.com\/p\/interior-design-by-jdp-interiors-at-private-residence--Pr1__U_u_L\"><em>See JDP&#8217;s LA Home<\/em> &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have a self-care Sunday focused on optimizing your space for your well being and set yourself up for a week of productivity, mindfulness, and success. It might seem like a daunting task, but it\u2019s possible to make it fun and lighten the burden! 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