Y’all, my home is lived in, and it looks it. If you walked through the door right now, you’d see laundry that needs folding, dishes that need doing, and floors that need sweeping. And, that’s just a few of the everyday tasks I need to get done. We also have walls that need painting, furniture that needs upholstering, and windows that need replacing. There’s always so much to do!
Still, just like most people, I want my home to be as comfortable as possible while also looking amazing. Sometimes it can be hard to accomplish both. Things that look stylish might not always be comfortable, and while our old sofa might be cozy, it has seen its better days.
Still, it is possible to your home look nicer and feel more comfortable at the same time. Doing so might just be a matter of focusing on a few areas. Focusing on some of them can help much more than you realize.
In addition, focusing on these aspects of your home will have a noticeable impact without a ton of effort. five low-stress ways to make your home look and feel amazing.
Declutter
Clutter has a significant impact on your home. It takes away from the aesthetics and makes your house more uncomfortable to live in. For that reason, decluttering your home should probably be first on your to-do list, and thankfully, it’s pretty simple to do.
Go around your house and see if there’s anything you don’t want or need anymore. If you can’t remember the last time you used something, get rid of it. Alternatively, you could move some belongings around and into different rooms so there isn’t as much clutter in the rooms you use most.
Maintain the Outside
The look and feel of the inside of your home may be the most important, but the outside is where it starts. It’s the first thing people see when they visit. It’s the last thing you see when you leave. Your curb appeal sets the stage for how you and others feel when entering your home, so it’s an important part of that atmosphere you create. Proper aintenance is the most obvious part of keeping the outside of your home looking good, and it’s always worth investing in.
There are a few specific areas to focus on with this. Trimming your yard and trees, cleaning the walls, and pool cleaning services can all be a part of this. It all requires a bit of time and effort on it, but it’ll be well worth it.
Bring the Outside In
Speaking of the outside, it’s often worth bringing some of this inside. Plants and flowers can be a colorful addition to any room and add some extra life and variety to your decor. You just need to put them in the right place.
Plants can even make your home a more comfortable place to live. Real plants filter the air in a room, helping to improve the overall air quality. The more plants there are, the more you’ll see it. Add a few and see how your space feels.
Let Your Furniture Breathe
When many people are furnishing their homes, they often lump all of the furniture together. Though it’s sometimes helpful to have everything nearby, you might be much better off giving your furniture a bit of breathing room.
Moving your furniture even a few inches further apart could help make everything look nicer. It opens up the space and makes the room look larger and only takes a minute or two to do.
Add Some Paint
One of the more obvious ways to make a house look nicer is to give it a fresh coat of paint. If it’s been a few years since you’ve painted your home, this could be more than worth trying. All you really need is a few cans of paint and a couple of paintbrushes.
After that, it’s just a matter of putting some elbow grease into it, and you’re set. It’s worth considering painting both the inside and outside of your home. That way, you could completely transform how it looks.
Trying to make your home look nicer while also making it more comfortable can often seem like a difficult task because sometimes it seems like style and comfort are at odds. But there are ways to do both, and they are easier than you think.
Focusing on the right things makes it relatively simple. The projects above offer instant impact and don’t require a lot of time or effort. Pick one and put it on your to-do list today!
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