In Defence of Neutral Homes pushes back against the loudest voices in modern interior design to make a science-backed case for soft, restful living spaces. For anyone who loves neutral palettes, minimalist decor, and quiet rooms but feels pressured by social media to go bolder, this is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed. Drawing on environmental psychology research, this guide explains why warm neutrals measurably lower cortisol, why calm spaces outperform maximalist interiors for long-term wellbeing, and why designing for your nervous system — not your Instagram feed — is the smartest home decor decision you can make. Cozy minimalism, done with intention, is a design style worth defending.