Have you ever thought about whose house you really love visiting and, more importantly, why? It is often not related to the beauty of the house itself, but there’s something else to it. Some houses are simply more inviting and welcoming than others. Naturally, this has something to do with the people who live in that house and your relationship with them. However, there’s more to it in terms of little things that make us feel welcome to certain places. If you’re wondering how to make your own house more inviting and attractive for others to visit, take a look at some of these suggestions.
Allure
The first thing that will draw people to your house is appearance. However, this doesn’t mean you should change your house’s entire exterior, but simply add certain details that are interesting and eye-catching enough for people to notice them. For instance, these could be cute curtains or window ornaments. Nevertheless, you must be careful not to be tacky and cause a counter effect. Do something that is in harmony with your house’s current look, don’t overdo it or you’ll end up making it worse than it originally was.
Entrance
Special focus should be on the front door. If your doors aren’t saying words of welcome, you need to change that instantly. Think about painting your door a brighter color and placing cool rubber matting in the front that has funny and warm messages written on it. Some flowers may also be a nice touch by the door or on the walls. Anything you find warm and adequate for the entrance of your home.
Lights
People often don’t pay attention to the lighting. This is a huge mistake as bad lighting can be extremely unpleasant for everyone, even the house inhabitants themselves. The only problem is they are usually unaware of the source of their discomfort. If you weren’t in control when lights were being set up in your house, pay attention to them now and see if it needs changing. Flush or semi flush lighting is what you should aim for and ensure the lights are quality. It changes everything for the better, the whole atmosphere becomes entirely different.
Comfort
Once people enter your home, you need to think about how they’re going to feel in there. Are your chairs and sofa comfortable? Is your carpet soft? Try to walk into your own house as a guest and think what changes you’d like to make in order to make every visitor feel more pleasant inside. Invite your close friends and family and ask for their feedback as well. They might be able to be more objective than you.
Warmth
Cute cushions, curtains, photos and silly signs are what makes a house warm. Personal items placed all around the house can really make a difference from a sterile environment to a cozy place where everyone wants to spend their free time. Lamps and candles also contribute to a home-like atmosphere and give a personal seal to your home.
Personality
The final touch to making your home welcoming is being the type of person whose home people want to visit. You are a part of your household and your behavior and character are a part of people’s general impression of your home. This is why it’s important to express your own welcoming feelings to the guests of your house.
These were only a few suggestions on how to improve your house’s welcoming reputation. Naturally, you should feel free to do some more research and see what attracts you to other people’s homes and try and implement that into your own home. Your options are wide and you are free to be as creative and innovative as you want. So, go crazy and be true to yourself and others will learn to appreciate it.
References:
- https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/666019/list/6-ways-to-create-an-inviting-home-entrance
- http://intentionalbygrace.com/how-to-create-a-welcoming-front-door/
- http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-welcoming-atmosphere-how-to-create-or-boost-it-in-your-home-204917
- https://www.bustle.com/articles/144367-9-tips-for-creating-a-super-welcoming-home
- http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Home-Seem-Welcoming
- http://freshome.com/2013/04/17/decorating-tricks-to-make-your-new-house-welcoming-and-cozy/
- http://hotspaceconsultants.com/_blog/Hotspace_Blog/post/creating-a-warm-welcoming-interior-design/
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