Design Psychology
The best way to get
happy at home
Happy Starts AT HOME
The Design Psychology Book for Real Life
Your home is more than four walls — it’s a mirror of your mind, your habits, and your hopes.
When it doesn’t feel right, it’s not just frustrating — it can actually hold you back.
This book helps you uncover why your home feels “off” and gives you practical, doable steps to turn it into a place that supports better sleep, better relationships, more joy, and less stress.
Design psychology can transform your space — and your life.
This isn’t just another decorating book. Happy Starts at Home is like a great friend who helps you figure out what’s not working in your home — and shows you how to fix it.
"After years of struggling to make our house work, West’s exercises helped us rethink our space, declutter, and organize around what truly matters—no expensive furniture required."
~Alex Grace, happy reader
What You'll Discover
Thoughtful exercises to help you figure out:
- Why your house doesn’t quite feel like “home” — and what to do about it
- How to spend wisely — transforming a space without draining your wallet
- How to make peace with your space (& everyone in it) — yes, even when your partner hates your favorite color
Whether you’re a designer curious about applied design psychology or a home-dweller who wants to stop feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or embarrassed every time you walk into your living room, this book will help you turn your home into a tool for living well.
“West urges readers to consider what environments are most amenable to sleep and fitness, career and family goals — creating not just a renewed space, but a rejuvenated approach to life.” - Kirkus Reviews
Why It Matters
Your home can be your greatest ally or your biggest energy drain.
Happy Starts at Home shows you how to make it the former — so you can stop feeling stuck and start feeling supported.
No matter where you're at in your life:
💛 There ARE practical steps you can take right now to change it.
💛 Transformation does not have to be expensive.
💛 You CAN feel better at home, and in your life.
Filled with self-reflective exercises, Happy Starts at Home makes a great gift for anyone who has just moved into their first apartment, bought their first house, or is facing a big change in their career, marriage, or health.
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