5 Tips To Make Your Space Your Vibe

Jan 20, 2022 | Education, Residential

Your home is an extension of your energy. If your home doesn’t feel like an authentic reflection of you, it’s time to make some changes! Luckily, there are many small things you can do on your own right now that can help make your space your vibe.

1. Get Rid of Clutter

This might seem like a no brainer, but it is often overlooked. Decluttering can have a positive effect on your mind, body and spirit. That’s why we often feel so accomplished after cleaning out the closet, rearranging furniture or tidying up the kitchen. A great way to get started is by purging the items you may no longer need and surrounding yourself with pieces that uplift you. Less is more!

See how we created a kitchen where everything can be in its place in the #RiseOverTheRiver project.

2. Add A Splash of Color

Colors evoke emotion. Think about colors that represent how you want to feel when you’re home. For example, the teal yellow represents tranquility and calm. While we wouldn’t suggest painting every wall teal, a splash here and there can do the trick. Spruce up your furniture and decor with things like an emerald sofa, lemon-colored throw or a citrus-colored lamp to bring feelings of well-being into your space. Consider an accent wall or even an accent ceiling as seen in our #CallItAFungalow project.

An aerial view of waves crashing against a shore.

An aerial view of a field. A road runs through the upper right corner.

3. Let There Be Light!

When a space is filled with light, and especially with natural light, we tend to feel more balanced. While it may not be realistic to install a skylight into your space right now, it is possible to bring in more light by adding lamps and light fixtures wherever you feel things are a bit dull. Replacing dark curtains with light neutral colors allows your space to make the most of natural light even when you need some privacy. When using bright and light neutrals, you can create visual impact by layering interesting textures and patterns like we did for our #LivinFreeInTheD project.

Mirrors can be a great way to optimize natural light, too. Placing a mirror opposite to a window can help further brighten up and elongate your space.

4. Bring The Outdoors In

Plants not only enhance the overall appearance of a space, but can have a positive impact on your mental and physical health. Studies show plants boost moods, increase creativity, reduce stress, and eliminate air pollutants. If you’re not up for plant parenthood, have no fear! There are many plants that take minimal effort to keep alive such as succulents, aloe, lavender and snake plants.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, check out how we turned our client’s bungalow into a fungalow and incorporated a variety of plants in every room in our #CallItAFungalow project!

5. Be Authentic

Don't worry about trends. Surround yourself with elements that are authentic to you. At the end of the day, you want to create a space that you actually enjoy spending time in. In #LifesGoodInTheWoods we helped this homeowner create a backyard sanctuary by incorporating her love for roses – a deep connection to her mother and the flower. The end result yielded a spot that surrounds her in personal meaning and connection, somewhere she can linger for hours, truly making this space a reflection of authentic self.

Engage all your senses by incorporating plenty of textures, scents, and significant pieces for a place you can feel grounded in day after day!

To Recap

Ultimately, your space is whatever you want it to be – so make it your vibe and make it something meaningful! Think about how you want to feel in your space and what types of colors, textures, and furniture can help support an authentic reflection of your true and genuine self.

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What does “dopamine décor” mean to you?

Rachel: It’s the pieces that make you happy when you see them. An instant smile or giggle. For me, it’s unexpected whimsy and humor. In my house, I’ve got a brass fox head wearing sunglasses and a monkey-head planter with a gold tooth. They never get old. It’s about surrounding yourself shamelessly with things that make you happy. I can’t wait to bring pieces like this into my new home, Divinely Detroit, the historic church located in Indian Village.

How did you land on the name Moxie?

Rachel: At Concetti, our brand persona is “genuine moxie” which means kind, calm, loving, but bold in who you are. We’re always building our clients up to take that bold, courageous step. Moxie is the bold part. The “I don’t need permission” part. When you choose dopamine décor, you’re choosing to surround yourself with pieces others might not understand, but you love.

Who is Moxie for?

Rachel: It’s for anyone who’s been told they’re too much, too loud, too bold. It’s for the person who wants that little empowering piece in their day whether that’s a trucker hat, a beautiful candle, or funky lamp. It’s for people who want to surround themselves with pieces lovingly crafted and curated to give you a little dose of empowerment.

How do you stay creatively energized when building something from scratch?

Rachel: I’ve never subscribed to the idea that your life should follow a certain timeline. Since I was 16, I knew I wanted to be an interior designer. That’s 23 years of being dedicated to one decision, and it still feels good and in alignment.
When I create something new, it’s like a spark goes off. I listen to that inner knowing. I tell my team, “One step in front of the other.” It might be clumsy, but you’ve got to start moving.

What design rule do you love to break?

Rachel: Any of them. If I want to turn my dining room into a recording studio or a kids’ playroom, then I will, and you should feel empowered to, as well. The only rules worth following are the ones that make you feel good in your own space.

What advice would you give to creatives who feel “too much” for the design world?

Rachel: There’s no such thing. What you’ve been told is “too much” is your superpower. That’s what makes you different and magnetic. Stand in your power. Make decisions from alignment, not shame or guilt. Be unapologetically you because that’s when you really shine.

Favorite dopamine décor brands or artists?

Rachel: Regina Andrew (Detroit-based and stunning), Seletti (monkeys holding lightbulbs, peacock lamps), Noir (the hand chair!), Bold Monkey, Zoe Bios (customizable art), and Eric & Eloise (quirky brass animal heads). I make them weird with purple lights in my basement because it makes me laugh every time.

What do you hope people feel when they bring home a Moxie piece?

Rachel: I want them to feel excited and happy. I want unboxing to be an experience that exceeds expectations whether it’s something you wear and feel empowered in or something in your home or business that gives you that hit of joy every time you pass it.

What does success look like for Moxie?

Rachel: Moxie is more than numbers, it’s a movement. It’s about inclusivity, empowerment, and telling people they’re perfect exactly as they are.

One mindset shift that changed everything for you as a founder?

Rachel: Realizing that everything I need is already within me. I can surround myself with mentors and partners, but at the end of the day, I’m the only one living my truth.

Advice for creatives carving their own path?

Rachel: Persistence wins. Your journey is your own. Do the things that light you up and keep going. Pause to reflect on what’s working, what’s draining you, and what you can add back in to make you excited again. There’s no one else like you so own it.

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