Our brain loves wood

Wood in Your Interior: good for the mind and wellbeing

A recent neuroscientific study by Fedustria, led by Prof. Dr. Steven Laureys and Dr. Steven Scholte (Neurensics), confirms what many already sensed: our brain loves wood.

Wood in interior spaces not only looks beautiful — it reduces stress and stimulates positive emotions.

 

What did the researchers find?

  • Less Stress, More Calm
    Wooden interiors promote positive feelings such as calmness and satisfaction, while reducing negative emotions like anxiety and stress.

  • Better Communication & Collaboration
    In wooden environments, people tend to communicate more openly, compromise more easily, and feel safer.

  • Applicable Everywhere
    From homes and offices to schools and healthcare settings — wood helps create a pleasant, supportive atmosphere.

Why this matters

At DB&S Machines, we understand that your environment impacts how you feel and perform.
Incorporating wood can:

  • create a more relaxed workspace,

  • boost creativity and productivity,

  • make a warm, positive impression on clients and visitors,

  • and support overall wellbeing.

 

💡 A tip for your next project

Planning a renovation or new interior design?
Even small wooden touches — furniture, wall panels, floors or decorative elements — can make a big difference.

At DB&S Machines, we’re dedicated not only to providing high-quality machinery and solutions, but also to creating spaces where people feel good and perform their best.

 

📚 Source:
Fedustria – “Our Brain Loves Wood: Wood in Interior Design Reduces Stress and Activates Positive Emotions”
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