Do you like going home at the end of the day? If you hesitate to answer “yes” to this question, it could be that your home isn’t living up to its potential. Since home is where we spend so much of our lives, why not make it the most relaxing, happiest place it can be? There are so many factors in life that are completely out of our control, but our home does not have to be one of them. Even some of the simplest alterations can instantly boost our moods and overall well-being. In this article, we take a look at some of the ways we can make our homes happier and healthier.
1. Incorporate the right lighting.
Lighting truly has SO much to do with the way a room looks and feels. Open blinds allow for ample sunlight to stream in during the daytime hours, which helps boost vitamin D levels and improve mental well-being. By nightfall, warm lighting from small lamps is cozy and inviting as opposed to harsh, bright overhead lights.
Bonus Tip: Incorporate dimmer switches and timers so that your lights will automatically turn on around sunset. Walking into an already perfectly lit room at the end of a long day is the ideal “welcome home” that you didn’t even know you needed.
2. Make your bathroom the perfect oasis.
Bonus Tip: Functionality in a bathroom is so important. Keep your most frequently used products easily accessible to avoid the frustration of digging in drawers to find your go-to items.
Studies show that simply having real plants around you can increase your sense of calm and serenity. Plants also help to purify the air and increase oxygen levels, which is especially helpful durin g the colder months when the indoor air can feel stagnant and stuffy.
Studies show that simply having real plants around you can increase your sense of calm and serenity. Plants also help to purify the air and increase oxygen levels, which is especially helpful durin g the colder months when the indoor air can feel stagnant and stuffy.
4. Keep the clutter away.
In many homes, dining room tables can become the “catch-all” for clutter, especially paper clutter such as mail. Much like the bathroom, the dining area should be a clean, orderly place. After all, this is where you eat your meals and socializ e, so it’s a very important space in your home.
In many homes, dining room tables can become the “catch-all” for clutter, especially paper clutter such as mail. Much like the bathroom, the dining area should be a clean, orderly place. After all, this is where you eat your meals and socializ e, so it’s a very important space in your home.
Bonus Tip: We suggest having a corner basket or tray handy for everyday clutter such as mail. This keeps it out of the way until you have a chance to deal with it.
5. Pay attention to layo ut.
The layout of a room is so important. Just like clutter can negatively affect your brain, so can a dysfunctional layout. Pay attention to factors such as the natural flow of traffic in your home, windows, and air circulation. Then make any necessary adjustments to ensure your furniture placement makes sense.
~THE TAKEAWAY~
Life can be very busy and hectic. At the end of the day, your home should be a place where you can relax and recharge. Factors such as poor lighting, clut ter and dysfuntional layouts can negatively affect our overall well-being so much more than we realize. Being intentional with some the tips mentioned in this article can really help to improve the overall look and feel of your home, thus improving your mental and physical state as well. We hope this article helps you to make your home your happy place!