You know the saying “Do what makes you happy?” The same goes for decorating the spaces that surround you. Taking cues from the bright and bold art on our April cover and the home full of personality on the pages inside, we’re embracing a fearless design style with pieces that make us happy.
Art is seen both inside and outside of this informal dining area featured in the home from our April issue. The open-weave pendants over the table were originally white but were transformed to better suit this space.
Elle Décor highlights the trend, dubbed by TikTok influencers as “dopamine décor,” in this recent article, stating, “fun, joy-inducing pieces are in, streamlined minimalism is out.” This “trend” is considered more of a lifestyle or reflection of personal style than a momentary craze for many.
For decades now, inRegister has featured bold spaces and home accessories that don’t hold back, from bright kitchen finds that spark joy to art-filled wallpapered walls. Keep scrolling for dopamine décor inspiration from the inRegister archives. They’re sure to spark joy.
A mix of modern and traditional help tie this bright dining room together. The table, rug and dining chairs were already in the space at the start of the renovation. Photo by Kim Meadowlark.
With plenty of light coming in from a large, windowed front door, design professional Dan Bergeron opted for deep shades of navy and red in this foyer featured in the January 2024 issue. Rather than paint the walls one color, Bergeron opted for a densely patterned wallpaper that pulls in all the colors of the rainbow. Photo by Kim Meadowlark.
Dan Bergeron has an instinct when it comes to an elevated, maximalist design style. This home from the January 2024 issue features a trio of spaces, all showcasing unique elements expertly brought together to complement one another.
An abundance of patterns served as Bergeron’s starting point. On the ceiling is a Schumacher wallpaper accented with bright blue stars and navy velvet dots. Bergeron selected a star-patterned tile to set the kitchenette off, bringing it all the way to the ceiling above the staircase.
Stripes of red and white subway tile cover nearly the entire bathroom in what Bergeron says was a circus-inspired design. The blue from the room just beyond is brought in on the vanity.
A Samsung Frame television allows for plenty of video game playing without sacrificing the design. To accessorize both this corner and the rest of the space, Bergeron opted for animal-centric antiques and finds, with a few of the homeowners’ vintage robots sprinkled in here and there.
In the same home, an upstairs area turned playroom highlights Bergeron’s no-rules approach to designing, complete with patterns, bright colors, and sensible storage. See more photos and read the full story here.
Design professional Anne Underwood brought as much color as possible into this dining room featured in the November 2023 issue. The ceiling is painted Benjamin Moore’s “Harbor Haze” at half strength. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore’s “Fresh Olive.” Just outside, the foyer is covered in a CW Stockwell handpainted wallpaper, while moldings are painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Avon Green.” The finishing touch is a custom painting by artist Tony Mose on the dining room’s back wall. Photo by Cathlin McCullough
In this Pollard Estates home from the archives, Anne Underwood transformed the spaces inside to better fit the personality of the homeowners. Underwood has a knack for nailing a pattern-rich palette, complete with plenty of wallpaper and exciting textiles.
Just like in their own houses, dogs are invited to make themselves at home on Britt’s plush furniture. And he doesn’t sacrifice design for dog-friendliness. The space is complete with velvet fabrics, a vibrant rug and plenty of artwork. Pho
Even dogs deserve joy-inducing design, and local business Pet Vacay BR agrees. Owner and dog lover Solon Britt gives pets a home away from home, complete with beautiful spaces. Learn more about the business and see more pictures here.
