Transformation From the Inside Out
Decor is more than just frivolous coloration. Decor makes a home more livable and provides it with a consistent aesthetic. Furthermore, this leads to psychological benefits that can be ultimately positive for your physiological health over the long term.
Look into what “psychosomatic” means. Essentially, the “will to live” and the “placebo effect” are psychosomatic. Your mind can actually produce direct physical changes in your body. There’s an old saying that goes something to the effect of, how a guy thinks inside, that’s how he is. Well, when you’ve got beautiful surroundings, that changes how you think inside.
With that in mind, it’s worth considering that internal décor isn’t only about that which enhances property value. Certainly this is a big factor, but there’s more to think about. A gothic dungeon in the Hollywood Hills would be novel enough to draw some buyers. Living in such a place would be hellish.
In contrast, comfortable drapes, warm blankets, beautiful paintings, fine pictures, vistas of the world outside, interior greenery, light in proper concentration through varying rooms, fine aromas, and décor that doesn’t get in the way of daily tasks all contribute to a harmonious living environment conducive to personal health. We’ll cover tips in that direction here.
1. Fix Up All the Little Honey-Do’s
Your home has little “honey-do’s”; you know, chores that the homeowner ultimately has to get taken care of, or they never get fixed. Replace the lightbulbs. Fix that column by the front door as you exit the foyer. Paint over those little spots on the wall that chip off. Fix that chair. Clean that window. Contact a contractor and get that leak in the roof fixed. Do all the Honey-Do’s.
2. Mirrors, Mirrors Everywhere
Mirrors simultaneously reflect light throughout the premises and compound the illusion of space. Especially if your home is a little smaller, this is a great tip. Even large homes benefit from mirrors, though. If you can fill a whole wall with mirrors, that’s going to look very interesting, and it’s going to make the room feel massive.
3. Spend Time Carefully Picking Out Curtains
Curtains don’t just block out light and provide privacy, they actually filter sunlight as it enters a room. The coloration and thickness of the window curtains you choose will play a large part in the overall “feel” of a given room.
They can also play a part in the home’s overall energy efficiency, as levels of exterior light coming through windows affect temperature, and curtains mitigate such light.
4. Eliminate Frivolous, Spurious, or Unwanted Furniture Items
You’ve got chairs, beds, desks, cabinets, décor, and cleaning implements that are broken or unliked and sit around unused taking up space.
What is your end game with these frivolous things? Will you use their parts for some future repair, or will they just sit around until they’re totally garbage? Go through your home, find what is spurious, and sell or otherwise get rid of it.
5. Does Your Home Have Any Interior Greenery? Well, Get Some
Indoor plants have notable health benefits. They can purify the air, they can give you a psychological boost of energy which collaterally increases your productivity, and the list of positive attributes involving flora goes on. Most homes have a ficus or a spider plant or a hanging arrangement of flowers. Vines can be stretched in the corners at the tops of rooms.
Figure out which plants you like, which you’ll be able to take care of, where they’d go best inside your home’s decoration scheme, and how much they cost. Then pick up those plants, install them in your home, and be diligent to take care of them as needed.
Bonus Tip: Add a Unique Decor Piece
A unique decor piece adds character to your home and can be an interesting conversation starter when guests are around. This piece can be anything, from a massive painting to a vintage firearm replica from your weaponry collection. The important point is it has to capture the attention but also mesh well with your interior.
Decorating Your House
Get some greenery in your house, buy the right drapes, spread mirrors everywhere, clean up the little Honey-Do’s, and clear out all the clutter. Get the balance right and you’ll not only improve the property value of your house, but you’ll also give your own health a bit of a boost on the psychological side of things.
Finally, have fun. Redecorating your house can be quite satisfying, so don’t look at it as though it were a chore. Look at it as an opportunity to better you and your surroundings with your own hand.