Your home should be the place that makes you happier than anywhere else, especially if you’re spending a lot of time in it! Since your surroundings can have a big impact on your mood, you want to make sure your home is creating a positive effect.
If your home isn’t bringing you joy, you might just need a few little tweaks to change that. These six fixes are easy and affordable and are sure to make you smile when you walk in any room of your home.
Let the Light In
There’s nothing like a sunny day to put everyone in a better mood. The same principle applies to your home. Increasing the amount of natural light indoors can help improve your mood, encourage positive thinking, and boost energy levels. Especially in winter months when the days are shorter, and light is scarce.
While you may not be able to add more windows, you can make the most of the ones you have. Try giving your windows a good clean – you might be surprised at how much brighter it gets! You can also replace blinds and heavy drapes with sheers to instantly increase the amount of light that comes in. Placing mirrors across from windows can help spread light around the room while also giving the appearance of more windows.
Sport a New Color
Whether your walls are dated or just dingy, a fresh coat of paint will make your home feel like new. Choose a pale color to reflect light and make your home seem brighter. Or you can paint a feature wall in your favorite color to give yourself a quick boost every day. If you’re unsure which colors to choose, hues found in nature have a calming and positive effect.
If your walls are already the perfect hue, look to your decor to add pops of color. Establish a color scheme that you love and use it throughout your home. A consistent palette will create cohesion and flow, which will give your home a sense of harmony. Use different shades of the same colors to add variety and keep your home from feeling too matchy-matchy.
Get Rid of Clutter
Science has proven that clutter causes stress and makes people feel less happy in their home. Seeing piles of stuff everywhere reminds us that there’s work to do and makes it hard to relax. Removing clutter can have a positive impact on so many aspects of your life.
For example, removing unworn clothes from your closet will make it quicker and easier to get ready every day. And clearing piles of clutter from the kitchen counter and dining room table will make cooking meals and family dinners more enjoyable.
Express Your Personality
It’s hard to create an emotional connection to a home filled with things that have no meaning to you. Try decorating your home with personal items instead of the latest trendy object, and suddenly, everything you look at will make you happy.
The best part of adding a personal touch to your home is that it doesn’t cost a thing! Dig out those travel souvenirs, family heirlooms, and pictures of friends and loved ones for unique decor that makes you feel great.
Engage Your Senses
Touch, sound, and smell can play a big part in your happiness at home. Things you may not even be aware of might be negatively affecting your mood. Try adding an indoor fountain or white noise machine to mask the sounds of traffic or noisy neighbors. Or, consider diffusers and scented candles to give your home a fresh or calming scent.
Texture helps engage the senses and is one of the best ways to bring a room to life. Add a super soft throw or some faux fur pillows to make a room cozier. Mix in smooth reflective surfaces such as glass and metallics to reflect light. Then add rough textures like wood and stone for contrast. Your rooms will pop and feel so much more inviting.
Fix Whatever Needs Fixing
Whether it’s a leaky faucet, a loose stair board, or a burnt-out bulb, we all have those little things in our homes that we never get around to fixing. Take the time to make these small home repairs and watch your annoyance levels drop. Not only will you be happy to have the work done, but you’ll also feel a sense of accomplishment when you fix it yourself.
Your home should be a place that makes you smile every time you walk in the door. Try these six easy fixes to get you on your way to a happier and more enjoyable place.
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