{"id":4162,"date":"2021-02-02T10:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T18:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/?p=4162"},"modified":"2024-03-05T14:31:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T22:31:13","slug":"ways-to-make-your-home-a-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/02\/ways-to-make-your-home-a-haven\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Make Your Home a Haven"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After months of staying home as much as possible, we\u2019ve all\nlearned the importance of creating a safe and comfortable space where we can\nrelax. Being home has given us the chance to slow down. We\u2019ve adapted to new\nroutines and expectations created a new normal. Its also given us more\nincentive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment at home. With just\na few changes, you can create a space where your entire family can feel\nrefreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let the light in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural light positively affects our mental health. Even\nthough we spend most of our time indoors, if you get the lighting right, you\ncan still experience all the benefits of natural light in your home. Open the\nwindows as much as possible and layer additional light sources as a supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make your bed each morning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making your bed each morning starts your day off right. It\u2019s\noften one of the first tasks you accomplish, which gives you a small sense of\npride that often snowballs into completing additional tasks (ride that\nmomentum!). There are a lot of other documented benefits to making your bed\nincluding encouraging you to keep the rest of the room tidy, reducing stress\nlevels. improving mood and productivity, and simply put, it\u2019s an easy way to\nmake your room look better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different textures appeal to our visual and physical senses.\nTextures often make us instantly feel cozy and comfortable. Layer blankets,\nthrows, and pillows on your furniture, covering bare floors with soft and cushy\nrugs to add some instant cozy vibes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduce fragrance and scents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smell is a powerful sense. With a single whiff, we can be transported to places we love and cherished memories. Harness this power by using scents to create a soothing and nurturing space. Candles or diffusers are great options for introducing scents and fragrances to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorporate natural elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Filling your home with natural items can transform it into a\ncomforting and inviting space. Indoor plants and flowers are not only instant\nmood lifters, they also make any space feel fresh and vibrant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prioritize clean over styled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t stress over having an Instagram-perfect home. Instead\nof trying to make your home look like a page from a magazine, focus on keeping\nit clean and tidy. You\u2019ll feel more relaxed and at ease in a tidy home than in\na perfectly styled but cluttered home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These easy ways will help you create an at-home sanctuary your entire family will enjoy. If you\u2019re looking for a new feel-good space, we suggest checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/portico\/\">Portico<\/a> in Mountain View! Choose one of our attached homes with 3-4 bedrooms, home offices ready with high-speed connections, flexible spaces for fitness or hobbies, and private outdoor space. There are only a few homes remaining so don&#8217;t miss your chance to own in this thriving neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/\">SummerHillHomes.com<\/a> to learn more about Portico and our other new home communities throughout the Bay Area. 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