How To Turn Your House Into A Home

Whether you’ve just moved in or you’ve always felt a little bit off in your own house, it’s never too early or too late to start transforming your house into a home. 

Although it might seem like there aren’t any real differences between these two terms, many people associate houses with being simply residential structures while homes are places of comfort, happiness, family,  and growth. Once you settle down and find somewhere you want to stay, you should take advantage of the opportunity to create a space that you love. Here are some useful tips to help you turn your house into a home!

 1. Create Your Own Look

The exterior of your house may look similar to others around it, especially if you live in an urban and suburban neighborhood, but that doesn’t mean homes have to look the same. When people sell their houses, they often try to empty the space to show its potential to prospective buyers as this helps them get an idea of how they would fit into the new space. This is also why most newly-built homes are decorated as plainly as possible. It is your job to fill it with color and life. What matters most is how you want it to look. Figure out which materials you prefer and what colors suit your style the best. Take time to track down pieces of furniture and wall colors you like best – search the internet for ideas and ask your friends and family for their advice. As long as your home makes you happy, that’s all that matters!

2. Concentrate on Comfort

Cutting edge design and architecture are both great, but when it comes to relaxing at home, the most important thing is comfort. Sacrificing comfort for design is a terrible way to go about decorating and furnishing your home because it prevents you from using the space as intended. Nobody wants to return home after a tiring day only to have to sit uncomfortably on a beautiful yet stiff and upright couch for the rest of the evening. Instead, choose pieces that you look forward to relaxing in, not just looking at. Any dull show-home can be flashy and trendy, but in order for it to feel like home it has to be comfortable.

3. Lighting and Texture

Although you can’t control where your house’s windows have been built, you can control where you put your possessions in relation to them. Light has a surprising impact on people’s sense of space, so it’s very important to let in as much natural light as possible to make your home feel more inviting. Avoid putting furniture in areas that block the light from coming into the room or reflects harshly into your eyes. Choose drapes or blinds to block the light when you go to sleep, especially if you live in a sunny country where morning light often wakes you up too early. The way light interacts with texture in the home is also important when choosing fabrics for upholstery or carpeting. Do you want clean, crisp lines or soft, warm ones? Contrast your textures for extra visual interest – without compromising comfort, of course. Sleek hardwood floors together with plush, luxurious seating makes for a bold style. Hang your ceiling lights low over central tables to create the effect of significance and purpose while playing with the light to cast interesting shadows. Are you the type of person who feels happiest in bright areas? Keep your walls light and your furniture plain, so the textures don’t draw the eye too much. If you prefer depth and detail, don’t be afraid to mix your patterns and work in your own twists of style. Not everyone loves a gleaming bedroom or a gloomy, dark kitchen, but if that’s what makes you feel at home, go for it!