Home is where the heart is. This famous adage holds true for a reason – our home is where we can be our most free selves, where we gather with our loved ones and let go. If you’re feeling down or stressed, working in your home is the best way to induce feelings of relaxation and productivity. Interested in simple home updates that pack a big punch? Realty with Rich breaks it down below.
Creating a Productive Home Office
According to CNBC, one in 4 workers is working from home. If you’re using your space as a workplace, it can blur the lines between home time and work time, leading to stress and unease. Instead, you want to set aside a designated space for working and keep work-related items confined to that area. Using a spare room or garage is a great way to do this.
Light Up Your Home
A common misconception is that lighting is a functional element. While this is true, lighting also plays a big part in curating experiences that feel cozy, warm, and happy. Use different lighting effects like lighting for tasks, focus, and ambiance to your advantage. For example, pendant lights like this one are functional in that they can be used for targeting small places like a kitchen island or dining table. But they can also create a warm wash of color that feels happy and inviting, especially if you have high ceilings that can bring the light to a more effective height. There are many different pendant lights available, so be sure to research shapes, styles, finishes, and materials before purchasing.
Decluttering Is Good for the Soul
Not only does your space look better after a decluttering session, but this simple activity helps your mind too. Calm Moment reports that the best way to use decluttering to help clear your mind is to make a day out of it. Blast your favorite music, light a scented candle, and enjoy your day decluttering. You could go room by room to get the job done faster or tackle critical areas that have been bothering you. After you’re done decluttering, there is nothing better than relaxing in your newly tidy home with some good food and a glass of wine!
Bring the Outdoors In
Research shows that looking at greenery and nature induces relaxation and happiness. If you’re able to make structural changes, you could increase the number of windows in your space to always have a view of the outside. If you can’t do that yet, you can bring the outside in by adding lots of green plants and flowers. Check out this list by House Beautiful on the best houseplants that will thrive even without direct sunlight.
Create Your Own Wellness Nook
Having a special place to escape to within your home is a great way to decompress if you really need it. This could be your space to meditate, journal, read a book, or practice mindfulness. By setting aside a special place to do so, you will come to associate that space with good energy and happiness. Add beautiful decorations, comfy furniture, moody lighting, and lots of plants to make this space even more relaxing!
Ready to get started on your dream home? Focusing on a few simple updates will be the way to go in creating a home that can be used as a place of relaxation and productivity. Not only will the home design process be rewarding in its own right, but you’ll see your life satisfaction and well-being levels go up as well. Time to get designing!
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