Decorating the house is a common thing to do during this COVID-19 pandemic. The reason is, many people spend time at home, especially workers whose offices issue a work from home policy or work from home.
So, so you don't get bored quickly because the condition of the house is just like that, it's a good idea to try to redecorate your home. Apparently, decorating a house can be one of the healing efforts, you know.
Speaking of decorations, you don't need to buy new furniture, do you? You can rearrange or move objects in it. Maybe you want to try the Japandi (Japan-Scandinavian) style which is becoming a hit lately?
"To meet the needs of the community, this Japandi style is divided into several types. There is Japandi Natural to provide a comfortable home feel, Japandi Modern for a stylish style, Japandi Classic for those who want to have an elegant home style, and Japandi Industrial for a masculine and trendy style. ," said Dimas Harry Priawan, CEO of Dekoruma, at the Dekoruma #SatuSudutDulu Virtual Press Conference, quoted from HaiBunda.
Get to know Japan
According to Dimas, houses in Japan are the same size as those in Indonesia. The difference is, they have furniture that is multifunctional and still makes every corner of the house look spacious.
"Japandi is a combination of Japanese and Scandinavian styles. Japan is a small house. So small, they make multifunctional furniture. However, the Japanese style is very monotonous. And Indonesians are very cheerful," he added.
So, how do you decorate a Japanese-style house in these circumstances? Check out the tips below.
Create a Working Set
WFH makes many workers spend a lot of time at home. Well, you can start creating this Japanese style from the workplace. "Actually, when the Work From Home (WFH) trend developed, especially in Indonesia, the WHO itself issued a consideration that we must have a working set," he added.
"It doesn't have to be a room that has a door or is insulated, one corner, one certain corner we set is actually enough to have a positive impact for those of us who work from home," said Indah.
Define Color
Color can play human psychology. The color you choose can make someone more enthusiastic and even feel at home in a room. "When we put the colors for example yellow, purple, and white, the psychological impact is different," said Indah.
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There are several colors that can make someone feel more calm and comfortable in the house, such as brown and gray.
"Related to psychological conditions so that we are calmer at home, more comfortable at home, colors such as wood, brown, gray, it gives peace when we are at home," explained Indah.