However similar the two words might be, you know that there is a very big difference between a house and a home. While a house is a place to rest your head and put your stuff, a home is a place that you actually want to be! It is a place you are proud of that you want to welcome friends and guests into.
That being said, just because you can define the difference doesn’t mean you know how to put that difference into practice.
It could be that you’ve just moved into a new place, and it is yet to give you that special feeling when you’re there. Or, perhaps you’ve lived in your house for a while now, and it’s lost some of its charm and sparkle.
Whichever the case may be, there are some pretty much foolproof ways to make your place feel more homely. This guide covers use of color, as well as an idea for surrounding yourself with memories of happy times. It also looks at showcasing parts of your personality, and a note on rule breaking! Keep on reading to find out more!
Don’t be afraid of colors
There is a plethora of advice out there telling homeowners and renters to steer well clear of color when decorating. It comes from a place of logic of course. If you are selling in the future, it could put buyers off, for instance. However, color can make all the difference if you think your home feels a tad cold and lacks personality! Hire the help of local painters so you get a professional finish.
Image linkSurround yourself with happy memories
A particularly big problem when you first move into a new house is that it can feel like it is not your own. You can kind of feel like you must be staying with a friend, or even on holiday. Once the initial sheen of excitement was worn off, this can leave you feeling detached from the place emotionally. It is also common to feel homesick for your last house. After all, there is a great deal of joy and comfort of waking up in your own bed and home. Actively try, then, to fill this new place with joy and comfort. A way you can do this is to make a photograph wall. Don’t hide it away somewhere you hardly even pass. Put it somewhere you can take it in every day, and so can everyone else who lives in the house. Your entrance or hallway, or above your sofa, for example! This is also a great way to make your house feel more family friendly!
Showcase the things that make you you.
Perhaps you love to read and write, and have a huge collection of books that would be the first thing you’d save in a fire! Or maybe you have a musical instrument that is your pride and joy. Well, don’t have these things stored away in boxes or rarely used rooms. Have them out on display. This way you are displaying a little bit of your personality throughout the house!
Image linkKnow when to follow rules, and when to scrap them
There are so, so many rules out there about decorating and designing your home. Don’t let yourself feel restricted by them. If you like a rule, follow it. If you don’t, scrap it. It really is that simple. After all, this is your home to do what you wish with!
