Get a Pet
Pets are a great addition to a family as they provide both fun and comfort. In fact, studies show that having a pet around can even improve your mood. What pet you should get entirely depends on your families’ preferences – a dog provides tons of love and attention, a cat an independent but loyal friend, and hairless pets like lizards provide a cool small friend that doesn’t make your nose itch.
If you decide to get a cat or a dog, remember to prepare your home for their arrival by clearing the space, buying pet toys, and investing in a sliding pet door.
Create Cozy Spaces
At the end of a long, hard day, it is helpful to have a cozy place to curl up with your thoughts. Make sure your home has plenty to go around by buying armchairs, cushions, and beanbags. You should also consider how quiet these places are – everyone needs a calm area to be alone for a while.
Brighten the Place Up
Most people feel happier in a brighter environment, so make sure you have plenty of layered light throughout your home. You should also invest in large windows that allow sunlight to stream through, as that also boosts the mood. If you have a room with only a tiny window, a mirror can help bounce the natural light around, giving you the illusion of a bright space.
Lots of Art
Looking at art is a great way to stimulate the mind. What people see in the art reflects how they feel, so invest in some interesting but positive pieces to encourage your family members to look inward. Plus, lots of art looks great in a home!
Get Organized
The last thing you want when getting home is to be greeted by a disorganized mess. To keep everyone happy, you should prioritize decluttering and keeping the space tidy. The best way to do this is to allocate chores to everyone so that the workload does not fall upon one single person.
Invest in Bookshelves
No family home is complete without at least one small bookshelf. Preferably, you would have plenty, so that there is never a shortage of new literature. Having books in the house will not only encourage more reading (which is excellent for the mind), but it will also contribute to a beautiful looking space.
Place a Breakfast Bar in the Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home – it is where you cook, eat, and chat, so encourage even more kitchen socializing by placing a breakfast bar in there. It means that when someone is whipping up breakfast or making a pot of coffee for the house, others can join them and have a conversation at the breakfast bar.
A positive home environment will have a great impact on your family life. So, put some extra work into your home, and you will soon see an improvement in mood.
Sylvia Browder is CEO of Specialty Home Services LLC, a Home Improvement Company; a Small Business Consultant at Browder Consulting Group, a startup consultancy firm to help women with startup assistance, marketing, website and graphic design work and other support services. In addition, she has co-authored several published books; publisher of ‘Sylvia Browder’s Blog for Women Entrepreneurs’ a lifestyle blog; and publisher of ShopSpendBlack.com Business Directory & Blog platform created to help consumers find black owned businesses in a searchable format. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 30 years; 5 adult children and 5 grandchildren; church; friends and motorcycle riding.
