Contemporary modern art provides a unique design element for any interior space as it can be used to add a focal point to a design concept, more effectively define a colour palette or even be the main inspiration behind the look of an entire home, apartment or office space. Another benefit of using the latest contemporary modern art trends for your interior is the ability of a piece of artwork to be able to create any mood you'd like to convey. This is particularly relevant when incorporating the interior design technique of colour therapy to positively enhance mood within your interior space.

Throughout history, for many cultures such as the Greeks, Egyptians and Romans, light has been revered for delivering good health, power, prosperity and warmth. Light continues to play an important role in our lives to this day, especially for its mood-enhancing properties.

Have you ever wondered why you feel more relaxed when you're in a natural setting? Studies have revealed that the colours in our environment have a direct impact on our mental health. For example, green tones are known to have a balancing and harmonising effect on our state-of-mind.

When having the interior of your home or business redesigned to make it more appealing aesthetically, it's also a good idea to have your environment cleansed of the past /old energies to bring in the NEW. You may be unaware that energies could be present in your living or work space, and that they could be affecting your health and well-being and resulting in side effects such as anxiety, irritability, headaches or depression.

An ancient symbol that relates to the concept of wholeness, labyrinths have been used for generations as a tool for prayer and meditation. While there are many modern versions of the labyrinth design, the most common are the Medieval Labyrinth and the seven circuit Cretan labyrinth. Metaphorically, a labyrinth is used to represent life's journey. By walking the path of the labyrinth it's believed we uncover our deepest self and have a better understanding of our place in the world.

Rose fossils have been found in America which date as far back as 30 million years ago. The Romans, Greeks and Persians discovered the many healing properties of roses and used these for all types of medicinal purposes. In Chinese medicine, the flowers are used as a qi, otherwise known as an energy stimulant, to treat liver issues, digestive concerns and heavy menstruation. The Native Americans also believed in the healing properties of roses and treated a variety of conditions with the petals, roots, rose hips and leaves, such as colds and fevers, diarrhoea and influenza.