04: You Should Like the Thing

Why your home is a space for healing — not a museum

We often talk about quality, sustainability, and functionality. All of that matters. But there’s another foundation — emotion. You should like the thing. It should evoke warmth, micro-joy, calm. Even if it’s just a cup or a towel hook.

Your space is an extension of your body and identity. What you surround yourself with either supports you — or drains you.

Aesthetics Are Also a Function

Appearance isn’t superficial — it’s part of design philosophy. Form influences mood and behavior.

An object that feels indifferent or irritating drains your energy — even if it’s “practical.” But an object you love becomes an inner anchor: it reminds you of your true self, soothes you, and brings you back to that feeling — “home, where I belong.”

Space as a Mirror of Identity

Your interior isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a story about you. Materials, light, color, and textures all reflect your inner state:

• Minimalism — about calm and clarity
• Brutalism — about honesty and strength
• Eclecticism — about layered experience
• Scandinavian — about warmth and safety
• Vintage — about continuity and depth

When Things Drain You

The signs of “bad” things are often quiet:

• “Normal,” yet your eyes skip over them
• Not broken, but they ruin your mood“
• Still fine,” but you keep dreaming of others

An interior without love is like a relationship without tenderness — it works formally, but it leaves you tired.

How to Know if an Item Is Truly “Yours”

Ask yourself:

• Do I feel joy when I see or touch it?
• Does it support my emotional well-being — soothe or inspire me?
• Does it resonate with my values and identity?
• How will I feel about it a year from now — is this a lasting connection or just a trendy impulse?

Mini Checklist for “Accepting Items”

1. Walk through your home and notice: what brings micro-joy, and what brings micro-discomfort.
2. Imagine having everything you need — would you still keep this item?
3. Ask: does it heal or drain me?
   If you’re not ready to let go — move or store it, then observe how you feel after a week.
4. Remember: safety, thoughtful design, and functionality are non-negotiable in your interior.

Sincerity Matters More Than Trends

Your home isn’t a showroom or a Pinterest board. What matters isn’t what’s in style, but what feels true to you. Choose conscious living: fewer items — more of you.

Salviri — items that resonate

In the Salviri workshop, we combine emotional design, functionality, and safety. We test materials, refine forms for comfort, and bring meaning to honesty.

Objects should serve and inspire — because they are never neutral. Learn more about them here.