How to feel comfortable in your own home
With all of the time we’re spending in nowadays, you need to be able to relax where you know best. There are key points of relaxation in any house; warm lighting, cosy throws, and of course the centre piece of any living room- the couch. However, if these aren’t right, the whole place feels off. So keep reading to know how to turn your house into a home.
Lighting
Tall windows are a must have in any house or apartment. Whether it be in the city, overlooking the skyline, or in the more rural areas looking out over rolling hills, long windows let in all the daylight and illuminate your house with a natural glow. This gives a warm homely look and makes everything a lot brighter. However, when the daylight hours expire, you will need a way to bring light into your home without it being harsh and artificial looking. This is why types of lights such as shaped lights, glass light shades and floor lights are good options to go for. These will illuminate your home and fill the room with light, whilst simultaneously emitting a warm cosy glow.
Colour
If you want your house to match your vibe, picking the right colour theme is essential. A popular choice for a cosy comfortable look would be warm tones such as warm amber or peachy glow. This could be met with matching rugs and cushions to tie everything together. Another popular option is neutral cool tones like white and pale greys. This would give the place a more minamilist feel, which if it suits you, can make it feel like home. Finally, cool colours such as white can sometimes contrast nicely with bright colours in some places, such as the accessories, or the odd wall.
Couch
Choosing a sofa to spend your time on is the key to comfort in your home. If you’re relaxing with the family playing cards, or watching your favourite programme, everyone wants a couch they love. This is why it’s important to browse the styles before you buy, whether you want a classic sofa an L shaped lounger or going with the trend a curvy shaped couch, there is a perfect fit for everyone, so take your time to find the one for you. This is the make or break of whether or not you feel comfortable in your home, so pick the perfect couch.
Acessorise
Time to use the four C’s. Candles curtains chandeliers cushions. Candles are a decorative option to add more variety to the place whilst also bringing more light in the form of a warm radiance. Coloured candles would create a more artsy feel, wheras cream candles would add a classy look and work with any furniture. Curtains are a must. With the tall windows being elegant in the day, reflections and the view outside can be annoying at the wrong times. Curtains offer the solution instead of blinds, which would require maintenance and cleaning due to constant dust. They offer a hance to tie the whold room together, whether being a block colour, patterened or neutral. This could completely change the setting, and complete the cosy look. Chandeliers make the place look so much more classy, in the middle of a room, or overlooking the stairs. and don’t always need to be expensive. They also reflect the light coming in, illuminating the house even more and making the most of the rays coming in. You will get many compliments while at the same time making the house more homely. Finally, cushions. Cushions help to bring life into the room and match or contrast with the staple furniture. They can bring everything together at the last minute and help to add colour to the centrepiece of the room, the couch.
