Sometimes, moving into a home is a necessity rather than a want, and that can leave you feeling disconnected from the property, especially if you had to pick it in a hurry or you had it picked out for you by an employer due to a new job and a relocation offer. That’s a problem because without the emotional connection many people have with the place they live, it never really becomes a true home – you might as well be living in a hotel.
That’s why it’s a good idea to try to create an emotional connection with your home if it’s not something you feel right away. It might seem as though it can’t be done, but the fact is that there are some useful tips and tricks that will help you make it a wonderful place to live. Read on to find out more.
Choose Unique Decor
It can be very tempting to just head to the store and pick out the things you need in terms of furniture and decor without really thinking about them – you’ll make sure they all match pretty well, and they’re functional, but that’s about it.
However, if you want to actually create an emotional connection with your home and the decor within it, it would be far better to list out all the things you want and then search for each piece individually, perhaps turning to custom furniture to ensure you get items that you really love and that are crafted with care (and that are potentially unique). By choosing each thing on its own merits rather than as part of a group, you’ll form a much stronger connection with it, and that means you’ll have a stronger connection with your home in general.
Personalize The Space
Something that will always help when it comes to creating an emotional connection with your home is to personalize it. Add some family photos and trinkets that you’ve collected from your travels and adventures. Make your own cushions for the couch. Have reminders of friends and family all over the place – it’s your home, and you can have whatever you want in there.
Of course, it’s not just things that can make a home more personal; it’s memories too. Invite people over and have some fun dinner parties or games nights, hang out in the kitchen and chat, sit out in the backyard for hours, or host a baby shower or hen night in your home. The more memories you can create there, the more of an emotional connection you’ll have.
Create Comfort Zones
We’re often told to get out of our comfort zones, but when it comes to creating an emotional connection with your home, making comfort zones and spending time in them is a far better option.
By comfort zones, we mean specific areas around your home that are meant for relaxing and, as the same suggests, being comfortable. Make yourself a wonderful reading nook, for example, or a gaming area, or anything else you might need. Fill it with plush cushions, the perfect lighting, and anything else you might need, and you’ll soon feel right at home.
