To many people, when they think of redecorating they think of buying new furniture or accessories for their home. Most of us do not think about the atmosphere or mood of our space and how welcoming and comfortable it makes others feel. Think about some of the rooms you have entered and how they have made you feel. Where there certain smells, colors, or sounds that triggered different emotions? Perhaps there are some ways to enhance the atmosphere of our homes that cost very little money. Try focusing on the smells, colors, and sounds in a room.
Fresh smells: Home sellers like to use good smells, like freshly-baked cookies, to make the home seem more inviting and desirable to potential buyers. In contrast, when we enter a space with a foul odor or other overpowering smells the smells can make a bigger impact than the visible cleanliness of the room. Thinking about the mood you want to create in your home, come up with some ways to improve the way smells affect the feel of your space.
Appropriate colors: Home decorators all seem to agree that one of the cheapest ways to renovate a space is with paint. Pick a color that will enhance the atmosphere that you want to create in that specific room. For a relaxing feel, choose a subtle color, such as beige or light blue. For a more upbeat and lively atmosphere you might choose yellow or red.
Sounds: Are sounds really that important in determining the atmosphere of a room? Have you ever entered a party where the music was so loud that it was difficult to talk? Clearly, this encouraged people to dance, and not just stand around and chit-chat. In your home, a quiet room might be appropriate, but you might also have fun experimenting with different types of music to see how it affects the overall atmosphere of the room. For instance, when it is time to clean, upbeat music can help you work quickly. When it is time to prepare for bed, perhaps some calm and peaceful music can help you relax and unwind.
Are there other ways that you try to improve the atmosphere of your home that don’t really cost a thing?