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Home Inspiration · September 27, 2022

Designing a Comfortable Home: The 5 Key Features To Consider

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A comfortable home environment is not just about how we feel in the space, but it’s about those little touchstones that send a simple message. When it comes to designing a comfortable environment, you can transform your home into a far more comfortable and cosy place with some of the following:

The Right Room Temperature

Some home environments force that rustic feeling on us. Log burners are one of those popular items that are commonly used to convey comfort, but the problem is that they can easily overheat a space as you have no control over the temperature. It’s far better for you to be able to control the temperature, no matter the season. There are companies like Bespoke Fireplace Designs that provide a variety of bespoke fireplace designs with temperature controls. That way, you’ve got the look of a comfortable home, but a temperature that’s on your terms.

Soothing Lighting

A poorly lit home never looks good, and while you could easily use a log fire to be the source of light, you need that control over your lighting to uplift the mood quickly. There are a variety of options, as well as energy-efficient light bulbs that can make your monthly bills less shocking. It’s all about setting the mood and creating that welcoming atmosphere. Upgrading old lights to something far more warming is simple and effective.

A Dining Area

Many modern homes don’t have the space for a dining room or even a table and chairs. A relaxing home should have a place where you can go and enjoy a meal. Rather than sitting in the living room with food on your lap, which was so common 30-odd years ago, now your space should provide the opportunity for a sit-down meal, especially as this is the one place where families can get together to spend quality time. In addition, a dining area is a perfect respite for people right now. Many people are not able to afford to go out, and heading over to somebody else’s house for a meal is that all-important escape. A comfortable environment should feel like a refuge from all of the difficulties.

Warm and Neutral Colours

Colour is crucial. When you opt for warm colours and neutral tones, they are far more flexible and accommodating when it comes to designing an ideal space. Optimising any space for comfort, like a bedroom, is all about the colour the walls are giving out.

The Furniture

It should be something that envelops you, but you also need to make sure that your bed is doing what it’s supposed to do. For the sake of your children, a good quality bed and materials will make a massive difference. You might not like the idea of giving your children expensive Egyptian cotton sheets, but a good quality blanket can be exactly what they need for them to feel more secure, especially when the nights get colder. It’s such a simple thing, but it finds its way into other aspects of the home such as the rugs and the cushions. Get those materials nice and fluffy and they will make a massive difference.

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