Home Therapy
Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm: An Interior Design Book
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Publisher Description
Self-help meets interior design in this holistic, gorgeously photographed guide that “thoughtfully and beautifully unpacks the tools and ideas to support mental wellness at home through design and styling” (Justina Blakeney, founder of Jungalow).
“An original approach to domestic bliss.”—Publishers Weekly
Licensed therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota knows that our surroundings are more than just a reflection of our personal style; how our homes are decorated and arranged can have a monumental impact on our quality of life. During her seventeen years as a practicing marriage and family therapist, she noticed that the state of her clients’ homes often mirrored their emotional issues, which inspired her to develop the Home Therapy method: her signature system for creating wellness from the inside out by setting up your spaces to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Instead of basing decorating decisions on trends and fads, Home Therapy’s unique, therapy-informed approach focuses equally on mental health and design and presents the psychology behind making your home intentional. From choosing the right lighting, furniture, and paint color to building boundaries and forming long-term organizational goals, Anita guides you through creating spaces that bring happiness and balance to the sanctuary we call home.
Anita lays out the four “domains” that need to be addressed to improve your living experience: The Individual Domain focuses on introspection to discover what you need in each space; The Organizational Domain helps you declutter and build functional rooms so you can be your most efficient self; The Communal Domain inspires you to form more authentic connections with others through good design layout; and The Renewal Domain centers self-care and rejuvenation to create the right energy for resting and recharging.
Feeling calm and confident when you step out the door starts in your home. The perfect gift for anyone looking to create an intentional, thoughtful space, Home Therapy is an invaluable, beautifully photographed resource to decorating from a deeper perspective so you can have a home that supports your authentic self.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Therapist turned interior designer Yokota delivers a program for turning one's home into a "safe space" in this refreshing approach to design. As Yokota writes, "the problems we face typically begin in the home—and they can be resolved in the home." To help create a calm and organized living space, Yokota walks readers through four "domains." The "Individual Domain" comes first and starts with a "look inwards" to get past "limiting beliefs." The "Organizational Domain" requires making storage solutions throughout one's household to keep clutter at bay (Yokota suggests murphy beds and a "holding box" for odds and ends). The "Communal Domain," meanwhile, focuses on a home's functionality for the whole family, such as by setting up furniture in a circle to encourage conversations. And the "Renewal Domain" features tips on color psychology (warm colors are "energizing" and good for creativity) and inspiring decor ("seeing art in your home ignites your imagination"). Drawing on her roots as a therapist, Yokota also offers an "intake form" that asks readers about their homes, emotional well-being, and aesthetic preferences in order to land on a "Core Desire," or guiding design principle. Yokota's calming charm makes for an original approach to domestic bliss.
