Transform Your House Into A Home You’ll
Love
Take
these steps in transforming your house into home
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It will take some work to
transform your house and convert it into a loving home
for your
family. (Pixabay.com) |
What is the difference between a house and home? A house is essentially a
building. It’s somewhere to provide us with shelter and a place to store our possessions. A home is more than that.
It often refers to people as well as a building. It’s a place where we relax, live and gather together. It’s a
haven and a sanctuary.
How can we transform our house or apartment into a home?
Find the
Heart
What is the heart of your home? Where do people naturally gather? It could be the
living room, the dining room or the kitchen. In many households it is the kitchen. This is the place that they come
together for meals each day. It is the place they sit in with cups of coffee and cry over school and boyfriends. It
is the place where they spread their books over the counter and do their homework each night.
Make this room as comfortable as possible. Opt for comfy chairs and sofas with
cushions and seat pads. If this is the place you spend most of your time, then invest in good quality furniture and
fittings. Counters and surfaces will have multiple uses. Opt for items that will stand the test of time and age
gracefully. A granite countertop company will provide a range of options.
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A loving touch here and there
will gradually convert an ordinary house into a
warm and cozy
home. (Unsplash.com) |
It’s the Little
Things
It’s the little things that turn a house into a home. Your house is an extension
of you and your family. It absorbs your personalities and temperaments. Little touches here and there can
personalize your home and bring it to life.
1. Add photos and pictures to walls and surfaces. Display your interests and
memories.
2. Fill the space with the things
you love. This could be shelves of books or sheet music. It could be trophies or ornaments. Whatever you
love, display it proudly.
3. If you have
a family, display their artwork and creations. That
funny little pot your daughter made at kindergarten? Take it out. Pin pictures to the fridge and frame some
of them. When your child grows, mark it on the wall. Let your home become a physical timeline of your
family’s life.
Make it
Welcoming
Make your home inviting and welcoming to visiting family and friends. The Danish
have a concept called hygge. Roughly
translated it mean cosiness. It encompasses the idea of living well and enjoying life with good people. It’s not
about buying expensive crockery or ornaments. It’s about making the most of what we have. Who cares if your tea
cups are mismatched? Who cares if your teapot has a different colored lid? What counts is providing a welcoming
cup of tea or coffee to guests. And maybe some homemade cake.
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Good home is all about
making your house guests feel welcome, which is often
the little things that
count. (Pixabay.com) |
‘Home’ is very difficult to define as it means different things to different
people. Home, for many, is about family. It’s the place where they gather together.
A home needn’t be a cluttered place, stuffed with trinkets and knick knacks.
Unless this is what you want it to be. You can be aware of design trends and
styles. It’s more about putting your stamp on things. Choose what works for you and your family. If you look
forward to coming home at the end of a long day, you’ve cracked it.
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