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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

6 rules you should always follow when designing a soothing living room, according to a design psychologist

Three brightly colored living rooms.

The way your home makes you feel is undeniably important. Whether you spend loads of time at home or simply retreat to your space at the end of long days, it's important to curate a place that puts your mind at ease.

Amber Dunford, style director and design psychologist, has built a career around doing just that. With degrees in interior design and psychology, she now offers personalized design psychology lessons for designers and homeowners alike. And while every space impacts your mood, many of us spend most of our waking hours in the living room – that's why Amber agrees it's one of the most important places to get the design scheme right.

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