India, Sept. 5 -- For years, home design was dominated by restraint. Neutrals, cream tones, and "sad beige" offered a quiet, safe sanctuary.

But as homes morphed into offices, gathering hubs, and personal backdrops, a major shift occurred.

Today, homeowners are ditching perfection for "joycore" or "dopamine decor", a movement centered on vibrant colours, playful forms, and unapologetic self-expression.

Pinterest design trends show searches for "dopamine decor" surged by 280%, while search analytics tracker Exploding Topics reports a 280%+ rise in global interest year-over-year.

Joycore is about decorating with instinct rather than instruction. "Joycore is allowing a home to make you smile," says Kirti Madan (Creative & Art Director, M...