What the Experts Say
More Than a Feeling: The Research Behind Moodspace
An Intuitive Practice Backed by Research: Why Moodspace Works
Moodspace was born from instinct — a personal understanding of how spaces can shape how we feel. What began as a creative outlet during years of mental health challenges now aligns with a growing body of research: interior design can significantly impact emotional well-being.
The Moodspace Method isn’t clinical or textbook-based. It’s rooted in lived experience — navigating trauma, healing, and learning what feels grounding and safe. A true Moodspace is curated by someone with emotional intelligence shaped by adversity and the creative vision to make rooms that are both functional and emotionally restorative.
Each space is designed with intentionality and personal resonance — every item serves a purpose. The result is more than a room; it’s a mood-shifting experience.
As you explore, notice what speaks to you. Choose what brings you genuine joy, not just what looks good.
While Moodspace is guided by intuition, my background as a scientist adds a foundation of evidence-based support. You'll find research throughout the site that confirms: the way we design our surroundings can change the way we feel.
“The home is a sanctuary, a place where we seek refuge from the external world's stresses and demands. It is where we relax, rejuvenate, create, and connect with our loved ones. The way we configure our living spaces can either enhance or hinder these fundamental aspects of our lives.”
Dr. Siddhi Agrawal, Psychological Impact of Interior Design on Home Residents, International Journal of Maktabah Jafariyah (2024)
Design of interior spaces of many homes has been forgotten in recent years because people spent little time in them. With COVID-19 lockdowns, people have been spending much more time at home and have realized that this situation has caused them psychological problems. Because of that, it is recommended that users return to paying attention to the design of the interior spaces of their homes.
Lucía Martín López & Ana Belén Fernández Díaz,
Interior Environment Design Method for Positive Mental Health in Lockdown Times,
MDPI, 6(2), 35 (2022)
Interior design goes far beyond creating beautiful spaces-it has the power to change the way we live. Thoughtful design improves organization, supports emotional well-being, and cultivates environments that promote calm and focus.
Spurthi S. & Dr. Nischay N. Gowda, The Impact of Interior Design on Mental Health, International Journal of Trends in Emerging Research and Development, Vol. 2, Issue 6 (2024), pp. 296–299.
In terms of life satisfaction, those who had higher life satisfaction had a higher level of artistic perception from general interior design through all three components of interior design (i.e., color, lighting and decoration). This means that life satisfaction was a significant precedent to the perception of stimuli (i.e., art perception of interior design).
