The psychology of ceiling height

Ceiling height can actually change the way you think and act, a researcher at the University of Minnesota found. His study backs up what we might assume intuitively: high ceilings encouraged more abstract, creative associations, while lower ceilings caused subjects to focus on details and make rational decisions.⁠
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The research was done in the context of business, and how consumers make different choices based on the ceiling height of a restaurant or store. But, it can certainly affect us at home, too-- choosing a room with a low ceiling may work well for an office, if you have a data-driven job, for example. On the other hand, lofty, high ceilings may inspire creative conversation and connections. ⁠
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It's interesting to think about how curved, colored, or textured ceilings affect our psychology, too. ⁠
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Photo above of @barbetebk, by @cheekymatteo. ⁠