We may receive a small commission for clicks or purchases made through our website or emails. This helps us fund the finds we share at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
Sometimes, it can take a while for you to feel truly at home. This is especially the case when you have recently moved into a new property. Even when you have all of your moving boxes unpacked, and when the fridge is stocked with food, you may still have that “new” feeling and sometimes this can preclude the overall sense of comfort. There are ways for you to turn this around though. If you want to find out more then take a look below.
Hang Some Art
A lot of people hang art as soon as they move into a property. The main reason for this is because it makes them feel as though they can put their own personal stamp on it and so they can feel right at home. It’s so important that you put up things that make you feel happy, and that you instil your personality as much as possible. The more you can do this, the better. If you aren’t sure where to start, then try and frame some of your child’s artwork or even try and put up a framed copy of your favourite art piece. When you do this, you will soon find that you can surround yourself with things that make you feel good. This will help you to capture the feeling of home.
Display Items Which Remind You Of Home
Your childhood home or apartment will probably be the epitome of home. You will feel both safe and loved, and nothing can compare to this. If you want to make your new property feel this way then try and keep a special bit of furniture, or even a music box from your own bedroom. Things like this will carry a sense of warming energy wherever you put them, and you may even feel as though it makes your space feel that bit more welcoming too. If you have family who live with you and they struggle with mobility then consider looking into aluminum ramps as this can help to make them feel more at home too.
Keep It Clean
Your bed will always feel the best it can be when you climb into sheets that have been freshly washed. This is because it is very difficult to feel comfortable in a place that is filled with clutter. If you want to try and do everything you can to keep your space clean, then you need to start making it an expression of the way that you feel. If you want to feel relaxed at home, then you need to make your space feel as though it’s worth snuggling into. Wash your sheets and towels on a regular basis, and also make sure that you keep as many surfaces as clean as you can.
Surround Yourself With Softness
Throw blankets and pillows onto your sofa and make the whole space way more comforting. When you do, you will soon find that it is easier than ever for you to make your space way more relaxing and this can really work in your favour. If you suffer from stress or even anxiety, then it may be worth having a diffuser or something nice and calming in the room to make it feel more like home.
Photo by khloe arledge on Unsplash
