02/09/2025
The pressure from social networks for a perfect interior
About the glamorous homes and the unrealistic expectations behind them
In the age of social media, more and more people are falling into the aesthetics trap, driven by the feeling that their home is never beautiful, modern or "photo-worthy" enough. This often leads to feelings of shame and even dysmorphia - a condition where perfectionism skews our perceptions of our own homes.
Analogous to body dysmorphia, in which one perceives one's body as "wrong," home dysmorphia manifests itself as a constant dissatisfaction with one's home - whether it is the furniture, the layout of the space, or the style of the interior. Even a cozy and functional home can seem "not good enough" in the eyes of a person who compares themselves to idealized interiors on social media.
And here comes the question:
Do you serve your home or does it serve you?
I strongly believe that home is the place where we can freely express ourselves, a sacred space where we feel protected, understood and loved. It is so much beyond aesthetics - a living oracle that seems to be that silent witness to our lives, growing and changing with us. It is that mirror that reflects the stages of our lives, our moods and interests.
And how can we subordinate ourselves with all our multilayeredness to an aesthetic, to a trend? Do we need to fall into the trap of social networks and give them our most precious thing - our individuality, even when no one is looking? Those little beautiful "imperfections" are sometimes exactly what makes us unique, and they are exactly why we are irreplaceable.
As a designer, part of my job is to follow trends and create "beautiful" interiors. But at the center of what I do, the client always remains - with his microworld, with his habits.
Uniform interiors are the key to great disappointment!
And no one wants to spend unnecessary money and not get what they really want.
Undoubtedly, the key to a happy home lies beyond vision. We feel content only when we put aside comparisons and gratefully accept that our home is "perfect", only when it brings us peace, comfort and a sense of belonging.
