A new survey from home-fashion chain HomeGoods found that home décor can impact a person’s mood. Released Sept. 24, the survey shows that 93% of Americans felt a room’s décor can positively or negatively affect someone’s mood, of which 77% had at least one room in their homes that needed attention.

The survey also found that boosting one’s mood doesn’t have to come at a price. Fifty-four percent of Americans said they haven’t made the décor changes they want because of expense. Nearly all (99%) of those surveyed felt that simple décor updates, such as improved lighting, stylish organizational solutions or decorative accents, could make them feel happier without breaking the bank.

“Updating your home’s décor doesn’t have to be complicated. Easy, decorative changes that speak to personal style, like adding colorful pillows or a graphic rug, may be all you need to refresh your home and ultimately make you feel happier in your space,” said interior designer and TV personality Genevieve Gorder.

Through these survey insights, HomeGoods has created six happy home resolutions to demonstrate easy and affordable ways to incorporate small changes that can boost your mood.

The retailer recommends incorporating personal touches that reflect one’s personal style, employ better lighting, update bedrooms with small changes such as adding new pillows, using pops of color by updating a color palette, adding decorative accessories or organizing with stylish solutions.

The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 U.S. adults, ages 18 and older, Aug. 6-16, using an email invitation and online survey.

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