Our homes are meant to be the one place on earth where we feel the most serene, which usually means a place to feel at ease, recharge, and enjoy the simple comforts of life. But every now and then, you might notice your space feels like more stress to occasion than not. Maybe it feels a little cluttered, a bit too dark, or just not set up in a way that brings joy. Perhaps a long-standing issue, like a boiler problem, has been grating on you.
Thankfully, creating a happier home doesn’t have to mean packing up and moving your location outright, but learning to make the best of what you have. You might call these intentional changes that come after you’ve learned more about your tastes and needs, or perhaps if the realities of your family unit have altered too (as many parents learn when their child leaves for the first time). The location can come at a pedigree but still be worth it, such as those wonderful Old Marsh homes for sale, yet managing your internals despite nailing the perfect location still matters.
With that in mind, consider some of these warm recommendations:
Clear Out & Curate
Clearing out what you no longer need, and not just stashing it away, but really letting it go, can help you get over any quasi-hoarding tendencies and feel a little leaner and more open. When you have room for more, your mind sees more possibilities.
Start with one area, like a closet or your kitchen counters, and be honest about what truly adds value to your life. Do you really need that panini press you haven’t used in three years? Probably not. Yet there’s also equal value in focusing on curating what stays.A good rule of thumb is to keep memories and sentimentality while limiting overbearing utility you weren;t using.
Let In The Light
Natural light isn’t just something real estate agents tell you about to make your home seem more valuable, it really does make rooms feel bigger, brighter, and more alive. Funnily enough, the best interior decorating item you can make use of is the sun. If your home feels a little dim, fixing window treatments can be a good start or even having them cleaned. At some times of year, heavy curtains might block more light than you realize, so swapping them out for sheer panels, net curtains, muslin or blinds you can adjust easily can make a big difference.
From there mirrors can also work well, as they bounce light around and make any room feel more open.
Focal Points
They say what you focus on in life is what determines the quality of your living, but does that apply to room design as well? For instance, is your living room arranged for conversation or focused entirely on the TV? Would a cozy reading nook make you more likely to sit and relax? Could implementing a breakfast bar or a dedicated dining space with no TV help? Little adjustments like this do matter and help you feel less hyperconnected and more present in the home.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily nail those fundamental changes to feel happier in your household.
