Happy SUMMER my friends, and welcome to another fun monthly Pinterest Challenge! After being overwhelmed for the past year by a massive home move and renovation to our new (old) red brick home, I am THRILLED to once again be able to join some of my dear blogging friends for this month’s Pinterest challenge, which has helped inpsire my some of my patriotic porch decor for the Fourth of July.
Comfortable homes are dream homes, no matter the size. When you feel like you can relax while at home, you’ll love living there. Of course And that’s not the only benefit; making your home comfortable is a great way to add value to it. Consider these three very basic tips below when creating your own comfortable home.*This post contains affiliate links.
But what makes a home comfortable? Soft furnishings, plenty of places to sit, a good traffic flow throughout the house, smooth and balanced flooring – these are all common elements that make a home comfortable to be in.
However, when you’re designing your new home to be the most comfortable place you’ve ever lived, you shouldn’t forget about the three elements below:
Keep it Cozy!
One of the easiest ways to make your home feel more comfortable is to add plenty of beautiful, decorative throw pillows, blankets and cozy throws! Even in the summer, a lightway blanket is useful when the air condition is cranked up!
Chunky Cable Knit Throw Blanket
Of course having a properly functioning HVAC system will ensure you’re never going to feel the effects of the worst weather circling around outside. Whether it’s hot or cold, raining or humid, muggy or foggy, you’re be able to feel comfortable and cozy inside your home. However, it’s important that your home is properly insulated. If you are experiencing drafts, contact an insulation contractor and getting them to do an inspection for you, which will give you a well rounded evaluation of your home’s insulation. You can also check for things like condensation on the windows and gaps in the sealant around panes and door frames, which are obvious signs you don’t have the right level.
Plenty of Light
If a home is well lit, especially with natural light it always seems more comfortable. When evening comes, it’s important to make your home bright enough to see, but never too bright to lose that comfortable and cozy ambience. While a lot of people resort to overhead lighting to make their home as bright as possible, you’ll achieve a much more comfortable aesthetic with intimate, cozy lamp lighting.
With this in mind, think about light placement throughout your house. Are there any dark spots in your rooms? Using beautiful lamps is a way to add coziness, style and light all at the same time.
French Country Style Vintage White Washed Candlestick Table Lamps
Lastly, a comfortable home is safe and secure!
How secure does your home feel? You’ve got locks on the doors and maybe an alarm system, but do you feel like you can rest and relax with these in place? For some people it’s not enough, and it’s OK to want more security precautions on hand.
If you’re this kind of person, investing in security items like high fences, motion lights, and noisy gravel can help you to stay aware of your home without compromising on your peace of mind.
Remember that with a few simple changes your house can become more comfortable and inviting!
Welcome back for another post in my home ownership 101 series! Over the years I have made keeping our home safe and dry and top priority. I learned the hard way many years ago that keeping drains and gutters clear is an absolute necessity to avoid problems with moisture and leaks. If you want your home to run efficiently 24/7, then you need to have a clear drainage system inside and out.
Unfortunately, most people ignore the signs of a blocked drain, believing it might not a real problem to deal with or that it will just clear on its own. Unfortunately, you might not know it’s a problem until it’s too late, so that’s why prevention is key.
