Your home should be a refuge from whatever problems the world throws at you. It should be a place of relaxation and happiness that’s free of stress and trouble. Oh, if only life were that simple! Sometimes, despite our best intentions, happiness can slowly drain from the home. It’s not your fault, nor is it the fault of anyone you share your home with. But in today’s hectic and fast-paced world where the care and maintenance that makes a house a home so often get put on the “laterbase”. Clutter can build up, mess can cause stress and sometimes no sooner have we walked through our front door when we want to stride right back out again. But don’t worry! With a little time, effort and TLC you can regain your love of your home and restore it to the haven of peace, relaxation and tranquillity that it once was.
Here are some effective and affordable ways to put the happy back in your home…
It’s not just inside that counts
After a stressful day at work followed by the better part of an hour’s nose-to-tail traffic, it’s likely that the last thing you want to see is an exterior that’s grim and forbidding with peeling paint and a light dusting of fungus. First impressions count for a lot, and your home’s exterior isn’t just tied to your kerb appeal, it can play a large part in influencing your mood before you’ve even walked through the door. This weekend, why not try sprucing up your exterior by applying some exterior wall covering to protect your home’s exterior walls, applying a fresh lick of paint to your window sills and sashes or even putting a fresh coat on your front door. You may be surprised by the difference it makes to your mood.
Even minimalist designs could use a splash of colour
We all know that clutter can be visually distracting, aggravate stress and prevent us from being able to relax in our own homes. What’s more, the presence of clutter can take a toll on your mental health. However, it’s possible to go too far the other way and adopt a design aesthetic that’s a little too minimalist.
While subtle and natural hues are all well and good, there’s a fine line between subtle and gloomy, especially when the weather outside is grey and cheerless. Don’t be afraid to add some cheerful colours to your walls, your furniture or even in the form of plants and flowers, which brings us to…
Plants and flowers have superpowers
Plants and flowers have awesome mood boosting effects, oxygenating your space and adding a feeling of calm and serenity. Not to mention a beautiful splash of colour and a naturally sweet aroma. Speaking of which…
Breathe in happy air
Finally, it’s impossible to enjoy being in your home when you can smell that the bin or the cat’s litter tray needs to be emptied. Make sure you breathe in happy air by placing a small bowl or bag of activated charcoal close to areas that tend to get a bit smelly. Use diffusers filled with essential oils like sandalwood, lavender, vanilla, peppermint or citrus to add a fresh or relaxing scent to your living space.
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