How Your Home Impacts Your Mood—And What to Do About It
When I was doing my graduate research in Construction Management, I wasn’t studying homes—I was studying hospitals. Specifically, how the built environment impacts patient healing.
What I found was clear and backed by data: patients recovered faster in spaces with natural light, clean air, quiet surroundings, and access to nature. Even simple changes—like a window view or a little balcony—made a measurable difference in healing and mental well-being.
That idea stuck with me.
And over the years, I’ve realized: the same principles apply to your home.
Design Affects More Than Style
Your home is more than just walls and paint colors. It's your environment—your daily environment. And how it's designed can either lift you up or subtly wear you down.
When a space is dark, cluttered, cramped, or disconnected from nature, it slowly chips away at your energy.
I’ve had clients say things like,
“The first thing I used to think every morning was, ‘This bathroom sucks.’”
That’s a terrible way to start the day.
Now imagine walking into a space that’s bright, calming, and well-organized.
You instantly feel better, right?
Real-Life Example: The Office That Became a Sanctuary
One client came to us with a typical home office—basic, functional, but uninspiring.
We opened up the room, added a balcony, and brought in more natural light.
It wasn’t a massive renovation, but the effect was immediate.
They told us:
“Now I want to sit down and work. The space actually makes me feel inspired.”
That’s the power of intentional design.
View more images of the Orem, Utah Home Remodel and Addition here
It’s Not Just the Big Rooms
We apply this same thinking to every part of the home:
Laundry Rooms: A closet crammed with detergent and laundry baskets spilling into the hallway can feel chaotic. But with a dedicated space for sorting and folding? Laundry becomes far less of a chore.
Garages: A dark, cluttered garage can be demoralizing the moment you get home. But a clean, well-lit, organized garage welcomes you with a sense of calm.
Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms: These rooms are the core of your routine. If they aren’t functional and beautiful, they create daily friction instead of ease.
Your Home Should Support Your Life
At Bluerock, we believe your home should be a tool that helps you live better—not something you constantly have to work around.
The right layout. The right lighting. The right flow. These details matter more than people realize, not just for looks, but for how you feel in your home.
If your space isn’t supporting the life you want to live—if you find yourself frustrated, uninspired, or just "putting up with it"—we can help change that.
Let’s design a home that works for you.
