We all probably would have a long wish list of things we would like to add to our home or change about it, if money were no object. But the truth is, there are really very few things a house really needs to be transformed into a home. The good news is that you can make an impact on any budget if you know where to begin! Here are five things every home needs to be the kind of oasis you dream about.
Light
The right light changes the entire mood of any home. Bringing in as much light as possible will provide a great sense of energy to your home. To enhance natural light, try adding a mirror to a wall perpendicular to a window.
In addition to natural light, it’s important to also add layers of lighting to your home in the form of table lamps, overhead lighting, and floor or task lamps. These will give your home a nice warm glow in the evenings and light up dark and dreary corners.
If your home lacks natural light, a light fresh colour scheme can help brighten the mood. A soft, warm but lighter neutral is a great backdrop for any room. In a dark kitchen or bathroom, a white tile will reflect lots of pretty light throughout the room.
Warmth
A house without enough layers of texture with likely feel cold. You can add rich warmth through leather, warm metals like copper and gold, natural wood pieces or wood flooring, textured fabrics, window coverings, and bamboo blinds.
A minimalist home or one with primarily cooler tones will benefit greatly from even a few pops of warmth!
Personality
Besides the importance of the people who inhabit your home, you can give your home a sense of personality and soul by incorporating photos of your loved ones, collections and mementos, antiques or flea-market finds, eye-catching conversation starters, and things that simply make you happy. Stick to what you truly love and find beautiful and your home will soon reflect your own unique personality.
Organization
Every home benefits from organization. A disorganized home adds stress and reduces productivity. Start with what weighs you down the most in your home. Get rid of anything that you are not currently using for whatever reason. If doesn’t contribute to your life right now, it can go. Be ruthless! Challenge yourself to fill as many bags as possible. The less you have, the easier it will be to get truly organized! When you are ready organize, create a designated place for everything. Then discipline yourself to return the items where they belong after use, so clutter won’t take over.
Routines
Most people feel most energized, inspired and more at home in a house that has some measure of order and cleanliness. While most of us don’t have time to clean 25/7, if you don’t establish some good daily housekeeping habits, it’s easy to lose control of a house. Stop the downward spiral towards messy disorganization before it happens. Start by decluttering and cleaning a room and then make the commitment to keep it clean and tidy going forward. When messes threaten to take over, nip it in the bud and restore order.
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