{"id":1748,"date":"2020-05-02T07:29:57","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T07:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housingmarketgroup.com\/?p=1748"},"modified":"2020-05-02T07:29:57","modified_gmt":"2020-05-02T07:29:57","slug":"does-your-home-make-you-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housingmarketagentnetwork.com\/hu\/does-your-home-make-you-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Home Make You Happy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7 easy tips for giving your space a morale makeover.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the majority of Americans following stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of coronavirus, our homes are now working overtime to fulfill the roles of offices, classrooms, gyms and community centers \u2014 and it\u2019s easy to feel uninspired by your surroundings after occupying the same space day in, day out. But all hope is not lost: There are simple and inexpensive ways to transform your home into a fresh and stimulating environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give your home some TLC with these seven tips from interior decorators, feng shui experts and design enthusiasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Break it up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re working at home, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed by conflicting responsibilities. To help stay on track, designate different areas for specific activities. \u201cIt\u2019s important to \u2018compartmentalize\u2019 your living space,\u201d says Harry Heissmann, an interior designer based in Brooklyn, NY. Now working remotely from his apartment with his partner and their pup, Heissmann has assigned specific areas for fitness, work and leisure: \u201cWe dug out a yoga mat from under the bed and dedicated an area to working out. The desk in the living room was cleaned and organized and serves as a \u2018command station\u2019 for going online and making phone calls. The bedroom doubles as another workspace and is perfect for napping or watching movies in bed.\u201d If you live in a studio, you can simulate separate \u201crooms\u201d by splitting up the space with curtains, bookshelves or other furniture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiment with color<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Painting the walls is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to immediately invigorate any home. For a classic look that will hold up against almost any decor, opt for cool neutrals; if you prefer something more dramatic, consider adding a pop of color to a feature wall. Reiko Gomez, a feng shui expert and interior designer in the Hamptons, NY, recommends greens and blues: \u201cThey are most associated with health, calm and well being.\u201d If you\u2019re not ready to commit to paint, Gomez suggests using accessories like throw pillows, an area rug, curtains or artwork to bring color into your space.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Streamline and declutter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With millions of us now living and working alongside family members, significant others and roommates, our homes may suddenly seem more cramped than ever before. According to Gomez, there\u2019s no better way to create spatial harmony than decluttering: \u201cIt works a powerful magic in that it gets your entire space up to speed with you.\u201d She recommends starting small with a contained space like a bathroom, which \u201cwill give you a quick feeling of accomplishment and encourage you to do the next space.\u201d The benefits of a tidy space extend beyond aesthetics \u2014 research has found that clearing clutter can lower stress levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do a digital detox<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The digital detox movement is not new, but it\u2019s worth revisiting in this climate of constant COVID-19 news and social media chatter. Though it\u2019s important to stay informed about the health crisis, it\u2019s easy to slip from a healthy level of engagement to compulsive checking. To reduce screen dependence, set up manageable boundaries based on time or place. For example, designate dinnertime as phone-free, or remove mobile tech devices from your bedroom for a daily reset.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invigorate with scents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scent is a powerful vehicle for uplifting your mood. According to Mindy Yang, the owner of Perfumarie, a fragrance lab in SoHo, NY, \u201cEvery room should have a different scent track to score your moment.\u201d Yang uses woody scents like cedar, palo santo, oud, copal and frankincense to feel grounded; rosemary for invigoration; and incense to focus and meditate. There are many ways to suffuse a room with scent \u2014 candles, oil diffusers, air mists and fresh flowers, to name a few. For a more subtle effect, crack open a window to balance out your chosen fragrance with fresh air.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greenify and purify<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you\u2019re staying put, there\u2019s no better time to bring the outside world in. Summer Rayne Oakes, host of Plant One On Me<em>, <\/em>says, \u201cIf there\u2019s one thing that makes a space feel livable, it\u2019s some elements of green.\u201d Not only do plants bring light and color, they also add oxygen to your home \u2014 something that many of us could use more of as we hunker down indoors. Consider the level of care you want to give: \u201cSome folks may find something less fussy to be easier to deal with, whereas others may want a more \u2018high-maintenance\u2019 plant that requires attention every day.\u201d Whichever plant you choose, she says that the ritual of maintaining it can be deeply healing. To find a plant shop near you that\u2019s delivering during coronavirus closures, you can visit Oakes\u2019s database, Plant One Forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighten up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Natural light is the top office perk, according to a study of workplace benefits published in the Harvard Business Review. If your home is now your office, you have more control than ever over the light conditions of your workday. To maximize your exposure to natural light, position your desk near a window and keep drapes and shades open during the daytime. If you don\u2019t have much natural light coming in, Heissmann recommends affixing aluminum mini-blinds to your windows: \u201cYou can direct or cut out light (and inquisitive neighbors across the street) as needed, and when the sun hits them just right, you can use them to throw light into the room without getting blinded.\u201d He also recommends adding reflective surfaces \u2014 like a mirror, lacquered table, or chrome lamp \u2014 to enhance the light in dark rooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 easy tips for giving your space a morale makeover. 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