Do plain white walls make you feel down?
I know that feeling all too well.
There was a time in my life when I had a beautifully decorated home with exquisite furnishings, well-organized and clutter-free, but guess what?
It didn't spark joy; it didn't have a soul.
The problem was that, overwhelmed and confused by the hundreds and thousands of colors available on the market, I was paralyzed and too scared to make a costly mistake. So, I decided to play it safe, and when you don't know how to put a color palette together, you end up stuck in the rut of 'it goes with everything.'
As a result, I ended up with an all-neutral home. It was bland and boring. The white walls made me cringe. Add to that the prolonged winter months—it was white outside the house and white inside the house. The all-white walls felt chilling and bare, stark, and therefore hard on the eyes. A home that was supposed to be my sanctuary ended up making me feel emotionally drained and physically unwell.
At 25, I was struggling. Anxiety, stress, and even physical illness had become part of my daily life.
It was then that I stumbled upon a simple and life-changing fact: 'Environment Impacts Behavior.'
I went from antidepressants, mentally and emotionally stressed and anxious, and physically feeling sick at age 25 to living my best life at 37!!
The challenge is that in the pursuit of a healthy and conscious life, many tend to emphasize nutrition, exercise, meditation, therapy, and other forms of self-care. While these aspects are undoubtedly crucial, an often overlooked piece of the puzzle is the impact of your environment—an area that too often goes unnoticed.
So how did I craft a sanctuary of serenity and rejuvenation in my own home?
Through harnessing the remarkable power of color!!
Color is the fastest, easiest and the most effective way to transform your space, so you can be more productive, enhance the quality of your sleep and cope with everyday anxiety.
You want to know why?
Because color is not just a visual stimuli. It creates psychological and emotional responses in the human mind and body. So once you understand the meaning of every color and how it impacts your emotions, you can create a home that supports and nurtures you.
If you find yourself in a similar situation—feeling stuck in a neutral, uninspiring space—know that there’s hope. Your environment plays a crucial role in shaping your emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being. A beautifully decorated space isn’t just about looks; it’s about creating a sanctuary that reflects the life you aspire to live.
Decorating with intention, using colors that evoke the right emotions, can transform your home into a place of joy and comfort.
Whether you’re struggling to put together a color palette or want to infuse more your personality into your space with joyful patterns and luxurious fabric, I’m here to help.
Together, we can create a home that not only looks beautiful but also supports your emotional and mental health.
Begin Your Transformation
Mehnaz Khan is a certified professional residential interior designer, holding the RIDQC certification. With a background in business and technology—Mehnaz also holds an MBA and an MS in Computer Science—she brings a unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking to her designs.
Mehnaz resides in the heart of the Capital Region NEW YORK with her husband, who is a physician, and their three children.
