Whether heirloom, cuddly couch or cherished reading chair - many people associate stories and memories with furniture. But over time, this furniture wears out or its color no longer matches the current zeitgeist. The furniture industry is constantly setting new trends and offering discounts to encourage the purchase of new furniture. But is this really the best choice?
Dr. Barbara Perfahl, housing psychologist and alumna of the University of Leipzig, stresses the importance of housing needs and warns against being influenced by the media and advertising. She describes five key aspects that should be considered when furnishing the home, from room design to psychological aspects.
- Understand housing needs: There are six basic housing needs, including the need for security, retreat and recreation, and self-expression. It is important to recognize these needs and design the home accordingly.
- Room design: too much decoration or furniture can make a room look cluttered. However, by clever arrangement and grouping of objects, you can make the room more harmonious.
- Conscious selection: The apartment should be furnished only with things that you really like and that create positively occupied contact points.
- Delineate functional areas: In one-room apartments, it is particularly important to visually separate different functional areas such as living, eating and sleeping.
- Psychological aspects: The design of the apartment has a direct impact on emotions, health and relationships. Therefore, before buying new furniture, you should ask yourself what functions the apartment must fulfill.
