Quick and Easy Ideas to Create a New Look For Your House
Stay home, Stay Safe! That’s the oft-repeated new mantra that everyone is trying to follow to cope up with the challenges that this pandemic has brought with it.
There is a major lifestyle and social behavior shift that the whole world is going through and each nation is trying to come up with new ideas to help maintain the mental, physical, economical as well as emotional balance amidst such stressful and depressing times.
The one aspect that remains the same for most of us is that everyone is spending more time at home whether it’s for work or for play. In such a case it’s a brilliant idea to go ahead and re-plan the space available in your house.
This is a great way to come up with new ideas to creatively use every nook and corner of your house to get a refreshing new decor look.
Few areas that are more or else common utility for all are a work from home space, a gym/exercise/activity area, and a common lounge or living area.
Besides this, exploring your house to create special reading corners, dancing space, music areas, art corners, and more such sections as per the interests of the individuals can help make one’s ‘stay at home’ experience more productive and interesting.
Some accessories and furniture accents that help to transform the little hidden corners into attractive little work or fun zones include ottomans stools poufs benches, rugs, coffee tables, bean bags, and lamps. These dandy pieces really add a lot of character and functionality to a place without disturbing much in the overall setting of the house.
So let’s see how all these trendy and vogue accessories can be used in our house to create some quirky corners.
How to put together a Work from Home space
Now that most of us need to operate from our houses and contribute our bit by working in a dedicated manner while still being at home, The ‘Work From Home’ corner becomes a must. Dedicating a fixed section or space for office work helps create a better work-life balance and also aids in creating discipline while still being at home.
Make use of a cotton floor carpet to segregate this area from the rest of the open space of the room. Carpets are effective to mark a separate territory within a bigger area and cotton rugs are just perfect for these scorching summer days.
The office area that one creates is used almost daily and thus keeping an option for the flooring that can be cleaned regularly is advisable here. Cotton rugs are easy to clean and can be machine-washed so they fit perfectly well for the office space.
Opt for a comfortable and adjustable chair to put here to make those long sitting hours easier. Another compact accessory to add is a footstool. A footstool hardly takes up any space and can be pushed under the table when not in use.
As it allows you to have the option to sit with your feet up for a while, this could be a great help to work your way through the job challenges. On a lighter note, a little added comfort and privilege while working at home can do no harm!
Ideas for the Activity cum exercise area
This pandemic has reminded us yet again of the importance of good health, and how regular exercise along with an active lifestyle is essential to maintain the same.
Invest a little in procuring basic equipment to help make your home workouts interesting, make a peppy upbeat music playlist to set the mood right, and add a colorful modern home decor bench for the breaks between your exercise sets.
If you have access to the roof then covering it partially to make an open area for workouts is a good option. Basements too can be used to make a separate dedicated area for a workout.
Storing your equipment in the pantry cupboard and making use of balconies or the bedroom can also be a workable way to incorporate this change in one’s lifestyle.
Now that the whole family is mostly indoors, deciding on a common family workout time and using the living area for this can be a great idea too. Beanbags and poufs can be added in such an area to provide a little seating. The cute shapes and quirky designs that these come in can make this otherwise dull area a little more fun.
Recreation Section or the ‘My Zone’
Staying at home has also helped many of us get an opportunity to get back to our hobbies. The travel time that we save on can be utilized well by indulging in reviving our lost or long forgotten interests.
So awaken the painter, musician, dancer, or novel lover hidden inside you and create an interesting nook to feed your soul with the happiness that you get out of following your passion.
Add some painting or motivational quote that is related to your hobby to set the right ambience. Get yourself a nice chair in color, print, or pattern that you relate to the most.
You can also use a pouf or bench that has storage underneath and store most of the small items that you need for this area in a neat and concealed manner. The key to doing up this corner should be that it has to have what you really love and has to reflect your personality.
So make use of small accessories like a planter or an interesting tabletop but make sure it’s something that you love and not just what looks good ideally in that area. Use small-sized round rugs to add a more warm and welcoming feel to this space. It has to be a go-to area for you, where you can feel your best self.
Tips for Living Area
The living area has now become a very important part of our house as we are getting to spend more time together with our family at home. It’s the best place to share some laughter and have some lighthearted conversations. Use some side tables in this area to add more utility.
You can drag these easily for some game time or can make use of them to keep your coffee cup safe while you make an elaborate setup of games right in the center.
Add an ottoman here as an interesting additional seating option. Go for a bigger-sized carpet so that it can be used, as a soft layer underneath while some of us might want to enjoy sitting on the floor.
A well-lit and vibrant ambience suits the vibe that one would want to create for a living space. So throw some colorful cushions on the sofa or chairs and add some greens to the area with some indoor plants. Go for some interesting combination of colors and materials in picking the center and side tables.
Having a nest of tables is another way to have some compact and easily movable options that can enhance the functionality of this space. Don’t leave the walls bare. Go for some interesting wallpaper or wall art to make this area more appealing.
Try to incorporate a few of these changes to make the house environment less mundane. This can help create a more refreshing look for the house and also has a positive effect on the productivity and mental health of the people inhabiting the place.
Cherish your house and make the most of it. Stay Home, Stay safe!
