You’ve finally moved into your first dream home. Congrats! Now it’s time to make that home feel a little more like you. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be focusing on something that’s crucial in making your space feel more like your home. Last week, it was all about decorations. This week, we’re talking comfort.
It’s important that you feel comfortable in your own home, especially when you’re in new surroundings. There are different ways to find comfort – physically, emotionally, and even mentally. Let me help you find your favorite way to feel cozy in your new Dallas pad.
Finding Physical Comfort
A stiff environment will make you feel like a stranger in your new space. Cozy blankets and furniture, as seen in our March/April 2015 issue, are necessary to unwind after a long day.
Finding Emotional Comfort
Your home should be your personal refuge from the world. Place items in each room that have the power to put you at ease. Maybe it’s a serene fireplace, like this one from our May/June 2014 issue. Maybe a great view does the trick. Flowers affect the mood, too (at least mine, anyway). Ensure your new environment creates emotional comfort in all aspects.
Finding Mental Comfort
If you’re keen on channeling your inner yogi or achieving a calm state of mind, consider the way the room’s objects are placed (feng shui, anyone?). It can bring you to a state of mental serenity that you’ve never experienced before. Though I’m no feng shui expert, it has been proven to completely alter some people’s mentalities in the home. If you’re not particularly into this style of living, just having a candle or anything that brings you to a comfortable state of mind will work. It’s alllllll up to you, which is the best part about owning a first home. This room from our September/October 2014 issue exudes a perfect state of mental being through feng shui in that it includes both natural light and takes into consideration the delicate placing of each object.
For more inspiration on making your new home the most comfortable environment it can be, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams also have some tips.
