[AD] Interior design has long focused on aesthetics, with perfectly styled shelves, neutral palettes, carefully curated furniture and homes that look polished …
[AD] Interior design has long focused on aesthetics, with perfectly styled shelves, neutral palettes,
carefully curated furniture and homes that look polished enough to belong in a showroom.
But people are starting to care less about whether a room looks impressive. Instead, they’re looking for
ways to make their homes feel lived in.
And that’s where joy comes in.
A joyful room doesn’t have to be loud, colourful, or filled with trend-led pieces. It simply needs to create
a sense of comfort, ease, or happiness when someone walks into it. Sometimes that comes from colour
and personality. Other times, it’s about softness, familiarity, or even the way natural light falls across the
floor in the morning.
The homes that feel the most comfortable are rarely perfect. But they’re the ones that reflect real life,
personal taste, and everyday rituals.
What Does “Designing for Joy” Even Mean?
At first glance, the idea of designing for joy seems rather silly. Whimsical, yes. But, perhaps not something
most adults consider when deciding how they want their home to look.
Simply put, designing for joy means creating spaces around feeling, not just appearance. Instead of
focusing on whether a room looks expensive, balanced, or on-trend, it’s about whether you enjoy being in
the space and if it feels welcoming.
You might display books that genuinely get reread instead of decorative ones chosen by colour. You could
choose a sofa deep enough for afternoon naps or add flooring that feels warm and comforting underfoot
instead of something cold and clinical that’s trending.
Regardless of how you design your home, a joyful interior is supposed to reflect you. These spaces feel
personal because they are personal.
Why Joyful Homes Are Becoming Popular
Part of this shift comes from the fatigue around “aesthetic” interiors. Just take a look at social media:
most homes look visually perfect, in a strangely untouchable way. They’re beautiful, but difficult to relax
in.
People are beginning to move away from homes designed purely for visual approval. Instead, there’s a
growing interest in spaces that support hobbies, comfort, and everyday routines.
It’s why interiors are becoming softer, warmer, and more lived-in. They’re less minimal and more
expressive as they focus on comfort rather than perfection.
This is also why richer wood tones, textured materials, and characterful floors are returning. They make
spaces feel grounded and human rather than overly polished.
Start with the Senses
Joyful rooms are often sensory without feeling overwhelming.
Texture plays a huge role here. Think of how smooth stone, brushed wood, soft linen, and natural fibres
all affect how a room feels emotionally. Even sound matters. Hard surfaces can create echo and
harshness, while rugs, curtains, and upholstered furniture soften a space instantly.
Flooring is often overlooked in this conversation, but it has a surprisingly strong impact on atmosphere.
Pale grey floors can sometimes make a room feel stark, especially if the rest of the space lacks warmth.
Meanwhile, warmer woods, rich walnut finishes, or parquet flooring tend to create a more comforting
foundation.
Choose Colours That Create Emotion
Colour psychology isn’t new, but joyful interiors tend to use colour in a more personal way.
That’s not to say you need to paint your walls bright. In fact, muted earthy shades, buttery yellows, warm
terracottas, faded greens, or even deep blues can make a room feel cocooning and create a sense of joy.
The key difference is emotional connection.
A joyful home usually contains colours that people genuinely enjoy rather than shades that are chosen
because they’re fashionable. That’s why warmer interiors are becoming more popular again after years of
cool greys dominating homes.
Natural wood flooring has played a part in this shift, too. Medium and dark oak tones instantly soften a
room and work well with warmer wall colours and layered textures.
Prioritising Comfort
Some of the most visually impressive rooms are also the least comfortable.
Furniture placed purely for symmetry, delicate materials that can’t handle everyday life, and rooms
designed around appearance rather than use often end up feeling restrictive. Joyful interiors work
differently because they prioritise how people actually live.
This could mean:
Oversized seating instead of sculptural furniture
Open shelving filled with meaningful objects
Reading corners with layered lighting
Dining spaces designed for lingering conversations
Floors that can handle pets, children, and busy households
After all, a joyful home shouldn’t feel fragile.
Let Your Personality Exist
One of the reasons homes end up feeling flat is because they’re designed entirely around trends.
When every room follows the same formulas seen online, personality disappears. Joyful interiors, on the
other hand, tend to include unexpected details, sentimental pieces, and signs that people actually live
there.
Think about mixing vintage finds with modern furniture or artwork collected over time. Slightly
mismatched textures and handmade ceramics. Don’t forget about using your favourite colours
unapologetically either!
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s familiarity and emotional connection.
Is Designing for Joy Worth It?
Trend-focused interiors often feel dated once styles shift. But homes built around comfort, personality,
and emotional connection usually remain enjoyable for far longer because they reflect the people living in
them rather than a specific moment online.
Designing for joy also removes pressure. Rooms no longer need to look untouched or overly styled to feel
successful.
Instead, the focus is on creating spaces that support everyday life beautifully.
And, ultimately, that’s what makes a home memorable. Not whether every cushion matches, but whether
the space makes people feel comfortable, calm, and genuinely happy to be there.
I'd love to know your thoughts on this!
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When your skin needs a little hydration, it'll let you know. It'll start to feel itchy, look dull, and may become sensitive. You may also notice that your makeup isn't sitting properly, e.g. your foundation clings to the unwanted dry patches. What if I told you there's a range that can help to fix these issues? A skincare range that has over 8,000 (yes, eight THOUSAND) 5-star reviews across its product range?! Let me introduce you to Beauty Pie *Triple Hyaluronic Range.
Firstly, who is Beauty Pie?
Beauty Pie is a beauty brand that believes consumers should have world-class skincare, makeup, fragrances, and hair care without paying traditional luxury prices. Beauty Pie has cut out the middleman and retailer markups to give us high-quality items at great prices. The brand offers a membership called Beauty Pie+, so you get amazing products at lower prices. They offer two memberships:
- Beauty Pie+ Starter: This membership is for those who are 'cautiously curious' and includes unlimited access to their Member Warehouse Prices. You can order up to four times a year, and it costs £29 per year.
- Beauty Pie+: This membership is for the 'rational regular' and offers the same perks as the Starter membership, but you receive a gift of the Super Healthy Skin Body Creme, and it costs £59 per year.
The brand sells a wide range of skincare, makeup, supplements, body care, hair care, and even candles. Beauty Pie sells a lot of different ranges for different areas of skincare, etc. (like I listed in the previous sentence). But there's one range I'm going to discuss and review today - the Triple Hyaluronic Acid range.
Let me tell you about the Triple Hyaluronic range...
The Triple Hyaluronic Acid range offers a blend of three advanced Hyaluronic Acid molecules to help replenish your skin's own Hyaluronic Acid reserves. This range is for every age and every skin type. Not only that, you have the option to layer the products together or wear them individually.
The range offers four skincare items, including a *Hydra Glow Sheet Mask. Today I'll be talking about the serum, moisturiser and eye cream.
The Serum
Now, I'm a big advocate of using Hyaluronic Acid in your skincare routine. When I added that component to my skincare routine years ago, I definitely reaped the benefits of including it in my skincare. Hyaluronic acid is good for all skin types, but it particularly benefits those with dull, dry and lacklustre skin or lack firmness.
The *Triple Hyaluronic Acid Lipopeptide Serum is one of Beauty Pie's most popular products, and I can certainly see why. The serum is very lightweight, absorbent, and it doesn't feel sticky. It's always best to apply serum when your skin is damp. If you use a toner, apply it straight after, as toner acts as a base, meaning a serum will absorb better.
My skin feels amazing after applying this serum - it's honestly one of the best serums I've ever used in my skincare routine.
The Eye Cream
I'm all for using eye cream. Anything to help my eyes look less tired and eliminate those pesky dark undereye circles. This eye cream targets fine lines and dark circles and is good for all skin types. Lately, my undereyes have felt a little dry. This usually happens to me due to temperature changes. I was hoping this *eye cream would do the trick - and it has.
The cream is very moisturising and absorbs so well. Currently, I've noticed that some eye creams on the market advise rubbing the cream on the eyelids as well as the undereyes. This is definitely something I have never noticed before (unless I've not bothered to read the directions closely in the past!). I'm not sure if I have noticed a marked improvement in my overall eyelid appearance, but I've definitely noticed an improvement in my undereye area. I think the biggest factor I've noticed is that my concealer applies a lot better after my makeup application.
This eye cream gets the thumbs up from me!
The Moisturiser
When I first looked at this *moisturiser, it looked very thick and creamy sitting in its tub. I know some people don't like thick moisturisers. It's safe to say that we're all for moisturisers that aren't too sticky and don't leave a film on the skin. Surprisingly, this moisturiser, packed with ingredients to help prevent visible sagging and promote glowy skin, has a lovely texture. The texture is a lightweight formula with a gel-like consistency.
Again, this moisturiser absorbs well, and my skin feels so nourished after applying. This moisturising cream gives my skin a lovely, dewy look. My skin feels instantly hydrated, and it's a great layer for my SPF. My current SPF and this Triple Hyaluronic Acid moisturiser go hand in hand.
This moisturiser is the perfect base for my makeup. My foundation and/or tinted moisturiser sits on my skin so seamlessly since using this moisturiser.
My full verdict of the Beauty Pie Triple Hyaluronic Skincare Range
If you're looking for a skincare range or even 1-2 products to help with dryness and give you that dewy, glowy appearance, this Beauty Pie range is for you. One fantastic aspect of this range is that you can use the products individually or together.
My skin looks and feels fantastic since using this range. I'm pleased that not only has it helped my skin, but it's also made my makeup application more effortless.
This is a wonderful skincare range from Beauty Pie. I certainly look forward to buying and trying more of their products and ranges in the future!
Let me know your thoughts on this skincare range from Beauty Pie!
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