3 / 5
2. No Surprises
Place desks and beds so your back isn’t to the door. Facing an entrance reduces anxiety and prepares you to face what comes in.
4 / 5
3. Mix Yin and Yang
Balance a room with opposite looks. Too much yin (quiet) can be depressing, and too much yang (energy) frenetic. Add pillows to a hard couch, and counter vibrant colours with pastels.
5 / 5
4. Ditch the Dead
Dried flowers lack vitality, but live plants or fresh bouquets lift the mood
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Originally Published: January 28, 2011