With a new year we all want a fresh start in as many ways as we can. We want to reinvigorate our attitude to life and work, be healthier and generally live a happier, healthier, more content life. An important aspect of this clean slate is making your home the nicest place it can be to relax. Luckily, this New Year’s resolution does not need to take a lot of time, effort or money. With these simple tips you can revive your home for 2015.
Paint Your Front Door
This is a small task which will make a big difference every time you approach your house. Create a bright and cheery atmosphere with a lighter and sunny colour such as yellow or post box red or alternatively, use a versatile dark green or black for a more classic look.
Give Your Home it’s own Fragrance
Getting some plug in air fresheners, fragrant candles or essential oil diffusers will add a new dimension to the atmosphere of your home. Choose a fragrance that you connect with happy times to use this tip to its full potential.
De-clutter
This one will always help your mood. Having a more minimalist approach to a room or simply getting rid of unnecessary trinkets and pieces of paper can have a calming effect and make a room a lot more relaxing.
Apply Some Simple Feng Shui
As well as the last point there are some basic rules of Feng Shui which will really transform your living space no matter how much stock you put into the spiritual principles behind the advice.
Get Arty
Hanging a few simple pieces of art work can work wonders for a room. Go to a website such as NotOnTheHighStreet.com to see some great pieces which will transform rooms in your home.
Better your Bathroom
Visit the Ideal bath stock clearance to find some inexpensive ways of refreshing your bathroom. Something as simple as a new shower head could change your life by giving you the best start to the day.
Add Plants
House plants are well known to bring in quality which will improve the air in your home and, in turn, boost your mood. You don’t have to stop with pot plants either – bring in herbs from the garden and replenish your vases with fresh flowers.
Get a Feature Wall
There is some wonderful wallpaper available these days. The best is often the most expensive so keep your outgoings under control by wallpapering a small wall section.
Introduce New Hardware
New door handles and light switches and curtain rails can make a bigger difference to a room than you realise. Have a think about what changes you could make for the better.
Clear Out Your Storage Spaces
You may think those spaces behind cupboard doors and in drawers don’t make a big difference to your day-to-day experience but having storage spaces which are tidy and organised will take more stress out of your day than you realise.
This post is written by Sam Renton
Sam is a lifestyle blogger who loves to spend to time with the family, travel and find a good bargain.
I am working on decluttering – but I’m not very good at it!