Invest Some Time To Enhance Comfort In Homes

KEY TAKEAWAY  

•  Discover how to declutter your house  
• Learn ways to adjust temperature and enhance lighting 
• Understand the importance of scents and creating a personal space

There are people who own a beautiful home, and then there are people who have a comfortable home, and then come the lucky ones who have an excellent combination of both. And fortunately, I am one of them. 

There is a famous quote by American author Catherine Pulsifer that says, ‘Home is where we should feel secure and comfortable.’ And if your home isn’t giving this feel, it’s time to make some investment to enhance comfort in the home. 

With the help of this article, some practical strategies, and my own experience, let’s learn how you can do this in the most effective way. 

Declutter Your Space

I want to say this loud and clear: one can’t make their home comfortable or spacious until they start decluttering it. Busy? No problem, start this on weekends. 

Start by collecting things that are piling up in the closet, cabinets, and corners of the room. Then roll up your sleeves and start sorting the mess. 

Donate unwanted things that are in good condition, and throw away the ones that are not in a form to be used. Only keep things that are actually useful or have sentimental value. 

Adjust the Temperature

The right temperature is one of the things that can instantly give a feel of a comfortable home. Imagine coming back from the office in chilly weather and entering a perfectly warm house. Sounds like a sweet dream, right? 

Turn this dream into reality just by investing in a programmable thermostat. With the help of this, you can literally maintain a consistent and enjoyable climate all year round. 

Maintenance is important, so make sure to check the heating and cooling systems regularly so that they work properly without any issues. Also, if you live in Chicago and find any problems with these, you can contact an expert AC repair company in Chicago.

Consider Comfortable Furniture

There is a famous line by the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare that goes like ‘All that glisters is not gold’. Keep this line in mind, and don’t run for furniture like sofas, chairs, or beds just because they look good. 

No, I’m not motivating you to buy an ugly sofa, what I mean is learn to make a balance between comfort and aesthetics. For example, like me, if you also work from home, invest in an ergonomic setup over buying a trendy rocking chair. 

Optimizing Lighting

If you think boring, gloomy lights will make you feel good, of course, you are barking up the wrong tree. Also, harsh, flashy things don’t work either. 

When I was on the search for good, comfortable lights for my home, I found a bunch of warm and soft light bulbs and lamps, and trust me, they instantly change the vibe and feel of my house. So I suggest going for this type of softer lighting. 

Also, don’t forget about the natural light. I mean, what else can be more comfortable than sitting in natural warmth and reading your favorite book? To do this, simply use glass windows that invite a more earthy feel into the house.     

The Importance of Scents

No matter how beautiful a house looks, how comfortable the furniture is, if it smells like trash, no one wants to enter it. That’s why a good aroma is important. 

You can experiment with candles and essential oils to find the scent that actually makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. For me, it’s the scent of freshly brewed coffee, so I have a lot of candles that smell like it. 

DID YOU KNOW
9 out of 10 candle users say they use candles to make a room feel comfortable or cozy. 

Create a Personal Space

When I was making these changes in my house, I realized something was missing, maybe a place where my mind could actually release all the stress. 

So I took a corner of the house where both natural light and fresh air mark their presence. I added a table, a few books (my favorite ones), a squishy toy (to let the stress out), and some scented candles. 

Trust me, it works like a wonder, so just don’t skip this part. Also, if you think this whole making a home comfortable thing will take a lot of time and effort, and you don’t have that, then you are making a mistake. A few weekends are more than enough for this transformation. 

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