Got JOY? Welcome Dopamine Decor and the Era of Feel-Good Design (A.K.A. Decorating Like Your Happiness Depends On It—Because It Totally Does)  

If your home is feeling more “meh” than magical, it might be time for a little dopamine décor—yes, it’s a thing, and no, it’s not a side effect of your morning latte.

This delightfully chaotic trend, inspired by the fashion world’s dopamine dressing, is basically permission to make your space look like you’re actually living in it. Goodbye, minimalism. Hello, saturated color, thrifted treasures, quirky art, cozy textures, statement lighting, plant jungles, and whatever else makes your serotonin levels throw a dance party. I even displayed my husband's German beer stein colection - after years of being stored in a box, gave him a cupboard just for his beer glasses, and hung his family wood carvings and horseshoe decor for satisfying his mood-boost). 

It’s not about showroom perfection—it’s about vibes. Pure, unfiltered, mood-boosting YOU-ness.
Think: decorating for your soul, not your mother-in-law.

Interior designer Kimberly Poppe, co-founder of Amitabha Studio, nailed it:

“It’s not just about more stuff or brighter colors. It’s about resonance. When we understand the link between environment and emotion, we're not just decorating—we're curating happiness.”

Boom. That’s it. We’ve officially moved from styling for status to styling for serotonin.

So if your current space isn’t sparking joy (or even a mild smirk), maybe it’s time for a change—both in design and address.

Let’s find you a home that feels like your favorite song, your best memory, your happy place.

Call me, your local real estate advisor, and let’s go house hunting for JOY.