…the feeling of safety that children felt in that loft bedroom above the living space, hearing the adults gathered below.

There is something to be said for smaller and more cosy homes if one is looking to be soothed, felt cared for and connected.

Oxytocin is released when we feel the following. As you read them imagine the interior aesthetics that would allow us to feel; social support. trust. belonging. secure attachment. feeling loved. being cared for. safety in numbers. relaxation.