Why Some Spaces Just Feel “Right”—and How to Design One

You know that feeling. You walk into a room and your whole body exhales. Shoulders drop. Brain fog lifts. Or maybe the opposite—you light up. You’re energized, even a little giddy. Either way, it’s not magic. And if it was a room designed by LP & Co., it’s definitely not accidental.

That’s neuroaesthetics in action. It’s the science of how your brain and body respond to design. At LP & Co., we call it wellness x design—spaces that don’t just look good, but feel good, too.

Design Cues That Just Feel Right

Here’s how LP & Co. turns science into soul in every project, based on the principles of neuroaesthetics:

1. Color That Knows What It’s Doing

We use warm tones where you need energy, cool hues where you need calm, and earthy neutrals to ground. And it’s not just about paint—furniture, textiles, even art can deliver those instant mood shifts, too.

2. Nature, But Make It Personal

Yes to wood, stone, and plants—but we go deeper. If you’re like me and have whatever-the-opposite-of-a-green-thumb-is, a cluster of low-maintenance greenery (faux counts, too!) might do the trick. Love natural stone? A marble coffee table adds cool, grounding contrast. We use nature in ways that feel personal—not performative.

3. Light You Can Live With

We design for daylight, then layer in adjustable, warm light for evenings, and blackout window treatments for the perfect sleep environment. Bright enough to read. Soft enough to relax. Dark enough to sleep. All synced to your rhythm.

Increased amounts of natural light in residential interiors have a significant positive effect on people’s perceptions of happiness. Science Direct

4. Textures That Say “Stay Awhile”

Velvety, nubby, raw, soft—we treat materials like mood-setters. If it begs to be touched, we’re probably using it.

5. Flow That Feels Like a Yes

Every room should make sense to your brain. We favor layouts with logic, clear sightlines, and zones that let you exhale without thinking about where to sit.

6. Meaning That’s More Than Decor

We design with your stories in mind. A ceramic from your travels. Art passed down from family. Because your space should reflect you, not just a Pinterest board.

This is Nervous System-Smart Design.

Beauty from an interior designer is expected. What we really design for is how you want to feel in your space—clear, calm, connected. Or maybe it’s focused, energized, inspired. Whatever it is, it’s like yourself, but better.

Want a Space That Feels Instinctively Right?

Let’s turn your brain’s favorite inputs into a home—or office—you actually love to be in. Book your complimentary Discovery Call and let’s design something that feels right, from the inside out.