Friday 28 March 2014

Guest Post: How to make your house a home


Your home is your haven, or at least it should be. If your house doesn’t quite feel like a home, there are a few things you can do to make it feel a little more inviting.

The key is to inject a little of your personality into each room. We are all unique individuals and our homes should really reflect this.

The good news is the changes you make don’t have to be huge. Even if you only have a small budget, there are still things you can do to make your house a little more homely.

Creating personal space

We all need a little “me” time every now and again. This is especially true if you aren’t living by yourself. Do you have a room where you can go to just to spend time on your own? It is easy to create your room to make it as relaxing as possible. Plants, photos and things that make you feel good should all be included in the room. You don’t have to spend hours in there. Even just 15 minutes in your own personal space can rejuvenate the spirit and relax the mind.

Eliminate clutter

One tip that everyone should follow is to eliminate clutter from your life. Take a look around the house and see whether there’s anything you don’t really need. Throw away all of the stuff that is simply taking up space, then you can organise the rest of the clutter. You can invest in various storage solutions for the home such as shelves or units that will help to keep it looking tidier. A tidy home encourages a happy mind.

Pay attention to the little things

The little details in a home do tend to make the biggest difference. Even just updating your windows can help to make it feel more homely.

Upgrading your sash window parts for example, could really help to make the home feel cosier. Adding small ornaments and photos around a room can also encourage a positive, healthy emotional response.

The goal of turning a house into a home is to make sure it reflects your personality. Take a look around and see whether there’s anything you don’t really like and get rid of anything that attracts negative energy.  Adding your favourite colours, a few plants and even homemade crafts can really help to make a big difference.


5 comments:

  1. i totally need to declutter, it's so easy to let things pile up! I'm a bit of a hoarder but I always feel better when I've had a good sort out! x

    ReplyDelete
  2. I agree, its so important a home feels comfy and relaxed. I love it when homes show personality, if they feel like show homes you can feel scared to move!! Personal space is vital too, everyone needs down time, using lamps can be an easy way to create a cosy corner. Lighting is so important to create ambience. An awkward corner can be made into a cosy nook with a lamp and feature chair and little side table - just add a glass of wine to the scene and you're set :O)

    ReplyDelete
  3. I am at my happiest in my home , it is my favourite place to be with my little brood xx

    ReplyDelete
  4. These are really awesome tips to go on. You can try to bring some accessories to fit in more. You can try to bring different cozy footrest, or even try to get a unique table to place in your room. You can adjust and feel it useful.

    ReplyDelete