{"id":20573,"date":"2020-12-29T11:48:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T19:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=20573"},"modified":"2024-06-03T14:14:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T21:14:32","slug":"buyer-how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Ways on How to Make Your Home a Happy Place Worthy of Envy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>They say home is where the heart is. Your home should be your castle, your safe haven, a place where you can let your personality shine. Your home should be a happy place where you can kick back, relax and breathe. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/brian-boals-co-fa40016128\">Brian Boals<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/colorado-springs-co\/top-real-estate-agents\">top agent in Colorado Springs<\/a> who works with 86% more single-family homes than the average agent in his area, believes your home should feel like <i>you<\/i>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cA house feels like a home when you can go in and personalize it. It should meet your needs.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering where to even begin to make your home a happy place, we have a few ideas to inspire you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20580\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A wall that&#039;s been painted outside a happy home.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (Tim Mossholder \/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>1. Lay the groundwork<\/h2>\n<p>The very first way you can start making your house feel like a home is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-staging-paint-colors\/\">painting the walls<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Paint has a lovely way of uplifting your spirits and makes the home feel more inviting. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-paint-colors-for-selling-a-house\/\">paint your rooms<\/a> any color you\u2019d like, but there\u2019s a theory that certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/r\/color-theory-in-interior-design\/\">colors evoke particular feelings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blues are ideal for bedrooms because they promote sleep\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.magnolia.com\/collections\/premium-colors\/products\/under-the-stars\">Magnolia Under the Stars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QDVMPWN\/?tag=tsbhinterior-20\">The Spruce Blue Marlin SPR-16<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/m.valsparpaint.com\/color-detail.php?id=2008&amp;g=1019\">Valspar Memoryboob Blue 4007-5C<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Reds are great for home offices because it promotes ambition, willpower and energy\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/hc-181\/heritage-red?color=HC-181\">Benjamin Moore Heritage Red<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/af-290\/caliente?color=AF-290\">Benjamin Moore Caliente<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.farrow-ball.com\/rectory%20red\/paint-colours\/farrow-ball\/fcp-product\/100217\">Farrow &amp; Ball Rectory Red<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Yellows are great for kitchens because it\u2019s energizing and welcoming\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valsparpaint.com\/en\/explore-colors\/painter\/color-selector.html?colors=7003-21\">Valspar Saffron Ivory 7003-21<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/HC-4\/hawthorne-yellow\">Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow HC-4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/370A-3\">Behr Bicycle Yellow 370A-3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Greens are good anywhere because it evokes feelings of comfort and togetherness\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truevaluepaint.com\/explore-color\/color\/Garden-Sage\">EasyCare Paint Garden Sage C215<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color\/find-and-explore-colors\/paint-colors-by-family\/SW6471-hazel#\/6471\">Sherwin-Williams Hazel SW 6471<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/2123-10\/mediterranean-teal\">Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Teal 2123-10<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Purples have a luxurious feeling, so powder rooms and dressing rooms are good choices\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.magnolia.com\/collections\/premium-colors\/products\/webster-avenue\">Magnolia Webster Avenue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/2073-10\/dark-purple?color=2073-10&amp;source=%2Fen-us%2Fcolor-overview%2Ffind-your-color%2Fcolor-search\">Benjamin Moore Dark Purple 2073-10<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/2118-70\/heaven?color=2118-70&amp;source=%2Fen-us%2Fcolor-overview%2Ffind-your-color%2Fcolor-families%2Fpur%2Fpurple\">Benjamin Moore Heaven 2118-70<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Neutrals can be used everywhere and act as a good background for accent colors\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/1464\/light-pewter?color=1464\">Benjamin Moore Light Pewter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525076&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farrow-ball.com%2Fen-us%2Fpaint-colours%2Fcornforth-white%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQiApt_xBRDxARIsAAMUMu9e1sKUekHEiIsu853wQ1s0T4QLZ2OG_Vpq7g7k3B9DRIiBlOJizFgaAu-7EALw_wcB&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elledecor.com%2Fdesign-decorate%2Fcolor%2Fg23711163%2Fneutral-paint-colors%2F&amp;xcust=%5Butm_source%7C%5Butm_campaign%7C%5Butm_medium%7C%5Bgclid%7C%5Bmsclkid%7C%5Bfbclid%7C%5Brefdomain%7Cgoogle.com%5Bcontent_id%7Cfa7cbe20-b41f-4b7b-ba06-2e5c546da825%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C\">Farrow &amp; Ball Cornforth White<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ppgpaints.com\/color\/color-families\/neutrals\/silvery-moon\">PPG Silvery Moon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cYou have to think about how long you\u2019re going to be in the home. If you\u2019re going to stay in the home for less than three years, you might want to stick to a neutral color palette so you don\u2019t have to redo it when you sell. If it\u2019s going to be a long term home, you can do anything you want and have fun!\u201d Boals points out.<\/p>\n<p>Flooring is another way to make your house feel like home. If your home has dingy carpeting, consider replacing it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-does-new-flooring-increase-home-value\/\">different type of flooring<\/a>, whether hardwood, laminate, tile, or new carpeting.<\/p>\n<p>You can also add area rugs, runners, and welcome mats in front of the entryways to make the home feel cozy and welcoming.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Add personal touches<\/h2>\n<p>Now comes the fun part! The personal touches you add throughout your home can really show off your personality. \u201cYou can have a lot of fun with the right furniture, unique art pieces, unique art on the wall, fun chandeliers, and anything that adds personality,\u201d says Boals.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a lot of things that you absolutely love but don&#8217;t know what to display, put items in rotation.<\/p>\n<p>One season you might display your favorite elephant figurines. In the spring and summer, you might put out your collection of vases so you can put flowers in them. In February you might want to display artwork that evokes feelings of love and romance. You get the idea.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20581\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A candle inside a happy home.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-paint-1.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (Rebecca Peterson-Hall \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>3. Tantalize the senses<\/h2>\n<h3>Aroma<\/h3>\n<p>Color isn\u2019t the only way you can change the way you feel when you enter a room because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saga.co.uk\/magazine\/health-wellbeing\/mind\/how-smell-affects-your-body-and-mind\">smell affects much of how we think and feel<\/a>. When a room smells good, either due to candles, essential oil diffusers, incense, or even fresh cut flowers, you more than likely want to spend more time in that room.<\/p>\n<p>For example, soothing aromas like lavender and sandalwood can be used in the bedroom to help you fall asleep. Cinnamon and other spices are great for living rooms or great rooms because they make you feel at home.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and don\u2019t forget to open the windows when the weather permits. Fresh air is invigorating and so refreshing!<\/p>\n<h3>Lighting<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to lighting, the more lighting there is, the better! Dark rooms are great for sleeping, but a lack of light can be quite depressing otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>Throw open the shades and let the natural sunlight flood your living spaces. Replace your incandescent light bulbs with LED lights, which are brighter <i>and<\/i> more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-hers-index\/\">energy-efficient<\/a>. Add a few more lamps and floor lamps to brighten the darker corners of a room.<\/p>\n<h3>Touch<\/h3>\n<p>Another good way to make a house feel more like home is by filling your home with different textures.<\/p>\n<p>Put some fluffy cushions on a leather couch. Layer different textures to add depth and visual interest.<\/p>\n<p>Place items with a matte finish on or near something shiny like a mirror or a glass vase, or use woven baskets on shelves to add a natural element as well as extra storage!<\/p>\n<p>You could even get furniture with different textures, like a bench with metal legs and a fluffy cushion.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound<\/h3>\n<p>Although some people enjoy being in a silent house, it\u2019s unnerving to others. If you\u2019re someone who needs background noise, you could install a sound system throughout the home. If you get a Bluetooth-compatible system, you could connect your smart device to it and play your favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks.<\/p>\n<p>You can also add white noise machines or water fountains to fill your rooms with soothing background noise while blocking out noisy neighbors, a busy road, and other sources of noise outdoors.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Share your home with other living things<\/h2>\n<p>A fantastic way to make your house feel like a home is by adding other living things \u2014 namely plants (of course, animals and roommates could work as well).<\/p>\n<p>Plants and flowers add quite a bit to your living spaces because they bring color, texture, dimension and even aroma! Talk about a versatile way to make your house happy.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use planters, pots and vases that compliment your decor to add that extra something special.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Create a space to indulge in your hobbies<\/h2>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you have a spare room or just a spare corner, you <i>need<\/i> to have a space where you can indulge in your favorite hobbies.<\/p>\n<p>When you have a space where you can do what you really enjoy, you look forward to spending more time at home. You can turn the radio up and lose yourself in your latest project. Plus, when you have a designated space for all of the supplies you need for your hobby, it helps you to stay organized and tidy!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20584\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A clean home that is a happy place.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-clean.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (Kaboompics .com \/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>6. A clean home is a happy home<\/h2>\n<p>We get it. We lead busy lives, and keeping up with the housework can sometimes feel like such a hassle. Who <i>really<\/i> wants to spend their only down time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/house-cleaning-checklist\/\">deep cleaning the whole house<\/a>? We certainly don\u2019t!<\/p>\n<p>Hate to break it to you, but if you want a happy home, it needs to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-prep-room-by-room\/\">clean home<\/a>. It just won\u2019t feel like a happy place when you\u2019re surrounded by clutter, dust bunnies, and mayhem!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can tackle the ever-growing list of cleaning tasks that need to be done.<\/p>\n<h3>Cleaning schedule<\/h3>\n<p>Schedules and lists are a fantastic way to stay organized and get things done. The best part of a cleaning schedule is that you can do small tasks that only take <i>15 minutes!<\/i> Here\u2019s a few ideas of things you can put on that list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vacuum the carpets and rugs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/coronavirus-house-cleaning-tips-for-sellers\/\">Disinfect high-touch areas<\/a> (door knobs, light switches, appliance handles, and so on)<\/li>\n<li>Bleach garbage and recycling cans to get rid of odors<\/li>\n<li>Do a load of laundry<\/li>\n<li>Sort through the junk mail<\/li>\n<li>Clean small appliances like air fryer, toaster, microwave and coffee maker<\/li>\n<li>Go through the fridge and toss expired food and leftovers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Declutter all surfaces<\/h3>\n<p>Clutter has a <i>lovely<\/i> way of collecting throughout the home. You don\u2019t realize how quickly it piles up until you\u2019re searching for something and you can\u2019t find it due to the clutter.<\/p>\n<p>To keep the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-declutter-checklist\/\">clutter from accumulating around your house<\/a>, go around your house regularly and pick up anything that shouldn\u2019t be there. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grooming products left on the bathroom sink<\/li>\n<li>Shoes left in the living room or on by the door<\/li>\n<li>Clothes sitting in the dryer<\/li>\n<li>Books, remote controls, magazines, and other bric-a-brac left on tables<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes, waste bags, and toys left anywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tackle the your pet peeves first<\/h3>\n<p>We all have things that just get under our skin. It could be cobwebs in the corners of the ceilings. It could be dust bunnies collecting under furniture. It could even be pet hair all over furniture, empty water bottles left on counters, or toothpaste spittle not cleaned up in the bathroom sink.<\/p>\n<p>You can add these tasks to your 15-minute cleaning list, or you could add them to your children\u2019s chore list.<\/p>\n<h3>Use cleaning products you love<\/h3>\n<p>You might not think cleaning products are a big deal, but you\u2019d be surprised by how differently you\u2019ll feel when you find products that you actually enjoy using.<\/p>\n<p>For example, some cleaning products work better than others. Some products are more eco-friendly than others, and some smell better than others.<\/p>\n<p>Once you find the products that you enjoy using, put them in a cleaning caddy to keep them organized <i>and<\/i> ready to go.<\/p>\n<h3>Purge, purge, purge<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s hard getting rid of things, especially when you think you\u2019ll find a purpose for them in the future. But you have to be honest with yourself and come to terms with the fact that some things just won\u2019t get used.<\/p>\n<p>Take some time to go through the stuff you own and decide what you could part ways with. Let\u2019s say you have a large wardrobe. Sort through your clothing and think about when the last time you wore that piece.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s been more than a year, get rid of it. You can donate it, give it to a friend, or even sell it online.<\/p>\n<p>You can do this with books, movies, toys, knicknacks, cooking supplies, dishware, and so much more.<\/p>\n<h3>Have an organization system<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever watched a \u201ctour my house\u201d type show and notice how <i>organized<\/i> everything looks? They have custom closets, bins for a single pair of shoes, individual cubby spaces for each member of the family by the door\u2026 Some people even go so far as to remove products from their packaging, putting them in clear containers and canisters, and label <i>everything<\/i>!<\/p>\n<p>While you don\u2019t have to go so far as using canisters and containers for your food, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-a-closet\/\">organization system<\/a> is a good way of making sure things go back where they belong. The only challenge you may face is remembering to put items back in their designated spot, but after a little while, it\u2019ll come naturally.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Treat outdoor spaces like another room in your house<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/backyard-features-that-add-value\/\">Outdoor living spaces<\/a>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/does-a-patio-increase-home-value\/\">patios and decks<\/a>, are a fantastic (but underutilized) extension of our homes. More often than not, people use bland patio furniture for seating and then maybe buy a grill for outdoor cooking. A setup like that doesn\u2019t really make you want to spend much time outside, does it?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why you should put as much effort into designing your outdoor space as you do the interior of your home.<\/p>\n<p>Choose comfortable patio furniture that is stylish and it fits the space (if you go too big or too small, it\u2019s not going to look right). If you have a pergola or canopy over the seating area, you can decorate it with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/300-LED-Warm-White-String-Fairy-Lights-Romantic-Christmas-Wedding-Hanging-Wall-Light-Outdoor-Decoration-Curtain-String-Light-10ft-10ft\/713189967?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;selectedSellerId=101023836\">outdoor fairy lights<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berryhilldrip.com\/Porch-Patio-and-Deck-Watering-System.-Our-Kit-waters-15-Pots-Baskets-with-very-little-water.html\">hanging plants<\/a>, or even sheer curtains to create a romantic setting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/backyard-patio-ideas\/\">Outdoor decor<\/a> doesn\u2019t just stop with the seating area! Landscaping is a fantastic way to add color and visual interest to your yard. Not only that, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/is-landscaping-a-good-investment\/\">landscaping boosts curb appeal<\/a> and increases your home\u2019s value.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20586\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20586\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone-666x381.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A phone in a house that is a happy place.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone-666x381.png 666w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone-64x37.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone-128x73.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone-192x110.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone-432x247.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/how-to-make-your-home-a-happy-place-phone.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/a> Source: (Quino Al \/ Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ask for help if you don\u2019t know how to make your house a home<\/h2>\n<p>When all else fails and you are still unsure about how to make your house a home, ask an interior designer for help! Even real estate agents use interior designers to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-staging-tips-for-sellers\/\">decorate their homes<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had a lady come over and she gave us suggestions about our living room and kitchen of what we could do. We had a small arrangement in our great room and we wanted to buy new furniture but we didn\u2019t know how we wanted to set it up. The interior designer told us what we needed and how to maximize our space. The ideas she gave us never even crossed our minds!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-what-to-know-about-buying-a-house\/\">Buying a house<\/a> feels like an uphill battle from the get-go. It\u2019s one thing after another and once those keys are in your hands\u2026 Boy, it\u2019s your chance to make your new house, your new <i>home.<\/i> You can take your time and plan out exactly how you want to look.<\/p>\n<p>Your house should reflect you, your family, your interests, and your life\u2019s journey. 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