There are plenty of reasons people spend the majority of their days at home – 18 hours and 43 minutes, to be exact. But between sleeping, cooking, cleaning, relaxing and now working within the same four walls, it’s easy to feel a bit stir-crazy from time to time, especially when the monotony sets in.
It’s not hard to break though. Introducing changes to your environment can make it feel as good as new and help serve your lifestyle better. Begin with a few small adjustments to freshen up your space without the need for costly and disruptive renovations.
Minimalism
Clutter can be overwhelming and instantly change the feeling you get when you’re at home. But minimalism isn’t just about combating an abundance of knick-knacks. It’s about creating a streamlined and clean space that’s stress-free. Cosmetic changes like installing radiator covers can take an imposing home feature and make it stylish and functional – a place to finally display those prized possessions.
Paint Tricks
One of the most impactful changes you can make to any room in your home is changing the paint colour on your walls and ceiling. Not only can it create the appearance of vastness when done right but it also allows you to fix any imperfections – a fresh coat of paint will make just about any interior feel new and clean. If you want to make your room feel bigger, start with lighter shades and white ceilings.
Furniture Scaling
A large sectional sofa might sound nice but sometimes too much of a good thing is a bad thing. When you’re configuring a room layout, scale is important. Rearranging your existing furniture to compliment your interior and how you use it is a good place to start but if you’re in the market for a new piece, make sure it’s not something you’ll be tripping over or having to walk around every day.
Smart Lighting
When dealing with interior lighting, “options” is the name of the game. Of course, maximizing natural lighting is king. It will improve your mood, save you money and make bathe everything in a natural glow. Next, opt for floor lamps and mood lighting before overhead lighting. The more lamps the better, as changing which ones you use will drastically change the look of your interior in seconds.
Small changes are just the beginning
The beauty of making small changes to your interior is that they can be undone if they simply don’t work in your space. So don’t be afraid to try new things to find the styles and layout that work best for you.
