For many of us, our home is our most prized possession. Not only is it typically the most expensive thing that we own, but it’s also the thing that we personalize the most to reflect our style and individual tastes. Even if we happen to be renting our home, we want our space to feel like us. No one wants a bland, sterile home lacking personal touches. Fortunately, there are many ways to make the spaces we live in more beautiful without spending a lot of money.
Lighting Can Work Wonders
One thing we can do to make our spaces more beautiful is to incorporate a good amount of lighting. Lighting can work wonders even in rooms considered unattractive. Part of this has to do with the science of how light affects our brains. Have you ever noticed how good lighting can make even the most unattractive room look and feel better?
You’ll also want to be conscious of the type of lighting you use. Since higher wattage doesn’t always mean brighter, make sure you factor in the lumen output to determine brightness. You can also get creative by using different types of lighting to help make your home more appealing. For example, consider using recessed fixtures, track lighting, and wall sconces to add beauty to a room.
Plants in Place of a Garden
You may not have the space or the wherewithal to plant a garden at your home. But you shouldn’t let that prevent you from greening up your space. Similar to lights, plants have the ability to add beauty to a space and make us feel better to boot. Even though many people would agree that plants add beauty to a space, they may not have the patience or the time to care for plants.
The good news is that even fake plants can liven up a room and help us feel better. Although studies have shown that real house plants do little when it comes to actually clean the air, artificial plants can put us in a better mood simply by looking at them. And don’t forget about the home’s exterior. Plants placed outside rental properties used for vacation homes can make them much more appealing to potential customers, a key tip for landlords looking to profit off their investments.
Get Rid of the Clutter
You may not be a hoarder, but chances are there’s too much stuff in your house. The problem with clutter is that it obscures a home’s natural beauty. Even if you think the clutter is helping to hide issues with the home, this really isn’t the case. Clutter typically has the effect of magnifying whatever issue we’re trying to cover up.
In addition to being unattractive, clutter can dampen our mood. According to researchers, our brains like order and constant visual reminders of disorganization can reduce our ability to focus, raise our anxiety levels, and affect our sleeping patterns. If you are someone who likes a lot of stuff in your home, make sure that it’s well placed and not detract from your home’s beauty.
Keep Your Home Clean
This could be the most important thing you can do to beautify your home. Even a home that is considered plain or unattractive takes on a special beauty when it’s clean and well kept. This is simply because clean surfaces, floors, and furnishings bring out the existing beauty of a home. Keep in mind, no matter how expensive a home is, it won’t look good if it’s not clean.
Cleanliness can also reduce mold and ward off pests, both of which can significantly detract from a home’s beauty. And it goes without saying that there are numerous health benefits that come from maintaining a clean house. A clean house can reduce allergies, lower stress, and lower the risk of injury.
Everyone wants to live in a home that’s beautiful, but not everyone has the money to pay for expensive home makeovers. Fortunately, there are inexpensive ways for us to beautify our homes. Incorporating different types of lighting, adding plants, getting rid of clutter, and keeping our homes clean can go a long way in making our places more attractive. Your house doesn’t have to cost a million bucks to be beautiful.
