Creating the ultimate happy place with your home can seem like quite a challenge. When you take a step back and look at it though, it is very similar to baking a cake. Creating the perfect happy space is just about getting your ingredients right. Once you have found the right ingredients, you put them all together in the proper order, and before you know it, you have a wonderfully positive space that is all yours.

Getting The Lighting Right

Possibly the one thing that always gets overlooked when it comes to creating a positive space is the importance of light. Natural light is incredibly important not just to our homes but to our brains.

The presence of natural light is scientifically proven to increase serotonin and endorphins. Natural sunlight also helps to balance the body’s hormones too. So next time you wonder why you feel a lot happier when it’s sunny, now you know.

The importance of lighting your home is just as crucial. Sunlight gives every room a feeling of freshness and makes the atmosphere feel light.

Equally as important to natural light is the light you install yourself. You should install different lights for different occasions. Your wall lights and lamps should have an amber glow to offer warmth for those colder nights.

For the nights of entertaining or games night with the family, bright, natural white light always makes the atmosphere feel fresher.

Enhance Your Main Room

When it comes to the living room, you spend the most time in here, and this is the one room you want to have a positive edge.

Sometimes though, we can find our living room can become cramped, especially as it is a communal living area. This alone can give it an unwelcoming feel. The answer can sometimes be quite drastic but can also give your entire house a new lease of life.

This drastic move is to make a move towards some home renovations. Sometimes the only answer is to gut it and start again. Your main room after renovation should hold minimal clutter and be bright and welcoming. This helps your whole house, maintain the welcoming feeling.

Plant Life

The one thing every happy home has on its ingredients list is plant life. Plantlife is vital when it comes to adding something to your happy home. Why? Well, because they’re alive. Plants add purity to the property and a sense of energy that is very difficult to come by.

Plants are incredibly useful, believe it or not. They can help reduce stress, and they even have air-purifying qualities. You could also think about introducing jasmine or lavender plants to your sleeping quarter. These plants have been the basis of many scientific studies and have shown to have amazing effects on the heart. Lavender especially has brilliant relaxation qualities.

An Escape

One thing every home should have is a private escape. A little personal space that you can go to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Whether you have a room that is just for you, somewhere, you can escape to play a musical instrument, read a book or even meditate. If of course, you are not blessed enough to have that space inside, a great alternative is to give yourself a magical garden.

Having a garden that you can sit in and enjoy is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. There are also certain things you can add to your garden to give it the feel of an escape.

The first thing you should consider is some form of water feature. The sound of running water has therapeutic qualities and can offer a much-needed sense of detachment. Another great addition to a garden is wildlife feeders. Putting somewhere for the local wildlife to take refuge or to feed is a way of not only helping the environment but also it gives your garden a unique edge.

Personal Touches

One thing your house should be is an extension of who you are. Whether you are shy and retiring or loud and proud, your home should represent this.

Whether you do it with photographs, paintings or just quirky furniture, if it represents you, it will make your house a happy home. In essence, your home is a giant canvas, and you are holding the brush.

Hopefully, you have found some of these ingredients helpful, and maybe they will be a part of your happy home recipe.