Room to Think
Room to Think
Lyssia Katan
How Childhood Designs Your Home
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Mar 17, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Scent Memory And Warm Color
Welcome To Room To Think
Amber’s Winding Career Path
Naming The Field Design Psychology
Bringing Research To Real Clients
Attachment Ages Shape Space Preferences
Mining Memories For Design Clues
Using Touch To Feel Grounded
Scent Science And Signature Smells
Curves Layout And Prospect Refuge
Lighting Errors And Natural Light
Bedroom Habits For Better Sleep
Clutter Containment And Stress Hormones
Color Tricks For Cozy Or Spacious
Honoring Keepsakes Without Hoarding
Attachment Styles In Unfinished Homes
Epigenetics Neuroaesthetics And What’s Next
Where To Find Amber Farewell
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Your home is doing more to your mood than you think, and a lot of it has nothing to do with “good taste.” I’m joined by Amber Dunford, a mental health therapist and design psychology educator, to unpack why certain rooms feel instantly calming while others quietly put your body on edge. We trace it back to attachment theory, early childhood environments, and the way memory builds an emotional blueprint for what “safe” looks like in adulthood. We get practical about the nervous system and the...