It’s what you do inside your house that makes it a home. Are you struggling to make your house a home? Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on how to make your house a home. It’s more than just a roof over your heads. It’s the place you will make memories and spend time together. It should be set up for you to make the most of family life.
There are many factors to consider when making your house a home for your family. It needs space, but home decor is important too. Perhaps the most useful skills are recognizing the potential and being able to work with what you have. All it takes is a little imagination and some effort, but the benefits are more than worth it.
Here are a few tips to make your home warm, comfortable and fun:
Your Property
If you’re purchasing your family home, it’s a good idea to think of what you need and what features are ‘must haves’ rather than ‘nice to have’. Property experts, like msyorkville.com, say that “there is a good chance that what you believe you are searching for and what you need will be two different things.”
Expert advice could help you bridge the gap between what you are looking for, and what is available on the market.
If you want to upgrade your property to help it fulfill its potential, it’s easiest to focus on one aspect at a time. It could be creating a new family bathroom, or extending to have more multi-purpose space that helps you achieve the lifestyle you want. This could be a study or a family music room.
Spaces to Get Together
If your short on a budget then it helps to narrow down your focus. One of the changes you can make that will have the most impact is looking at the places that you spend time together. Although there are places that are common with every family, it works best if you make it personal for you.
That means if you are a family that loves cooking and eating together, you should think about making some small changes to create a spacious kitchen or homey breakfast nook. Adding an island to your kitchen, or just opening up space for more seating, could be a great way to bring you all closer together.
Alternatively, if you all come together at the end of a long day to watch TV, focus on creating a den where you can all relax.
Make it Fun
Fun and laughter are said to be a key element of a family home, which certainly makes sense. There are two ways to bring fun into your family home while working on it at the same time. The first way is to make it a family project.
Turn the activities into fun things that everyone can get involved in at some level. Feeling part of it will be a nice reminder every time you see your changes, and the results will benefit everyone.
The second way to keep it fun without too many precious things. You’re an adult and a parent, so balancing the two can be hard. Create a space for nice things that are just for you, but don’t fill the house with expensive breakables if you have young kids. They will feel like they can’t run around, and you’ll get upset when things get broken.
It’s the Little Things
You don’t need to carry out a big DIY or renovation project to get your house feeling like a home. Some small touches can really make an impact. Accessories don’t need to be expensive to help you transform your space. Take your time over finding the right pieces to finish your room, or get crafty to create the ambience you are looking for.
Plants can be an effective way to bring life to a room. Alternatively, take a look at your room and decide what it’s lacking. If it needs warmth consider adding a rug or changing blinds to curtains. However, if it’s a bit gloomy add mirrors and a change of lighting could really impact how you feel in the space.
The Finishing Touches
The most important part of making your house a home is planning your design and decor around family moments. If the changes you make will help you carry out activities, get together more often, and have fun with each other, then you will make your house feel like home.
Having enough space to take some quiet moments is essential. So, before you make everything open plan, consider keeping a few spots secluded so that you can have some you time or some one on one moments.
Such a great post! I’ve had to learn over the years to stop decorating my house as a designer show piece but to make it a livable space instead, with pretty decor.
Hi Amy. I had to learn that lesson too. I stopped buying sets that match and purchase things that are comfortable and work in the same room. I purchase old, new or a combination. I love it. Thanks for stopping by.