Does your house make you look beautiful?
Creating an environment that optimizes attractiveness (yours and your guests) is a worthy consideration. When people feel good about how they look, they're more confident and relaxed.
"It's like when you're in a dark restaurant and you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror behind the bar," said fashion designer Laura McGrew, of Tomboy Design Studio in Kansas City, Mo. "You think, 'Wow! My makeup looks great tonight.' But in dressing rooms in department stores, you look in the mirror and you want to throw up."
Putting yourself and your friends in a better light is easier than it sounds. It has nothing to do with what colors look good on you. Clothing styles and colors that work are highly individualized. But flattering interior design choices are near-universal.
Everybody, regardless of complexion, size or shape, looks better when:
- Expression lines and wrinkles are minimized.
- Skin looks hydrated and glowing.
- Bodies are at ease, not tense.
There are simple and inexpensive things you can do to make those things happen in your home. The keys are soft lighting, comfortable temperature and humidity levels, warm colors and soothing atmospherics such as music or flowers.
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