The home is so much more than it used to be. Before it was where you sought shelter, where you owned a few belongings but mostly where you and your family spent time together. Now, it can be an office space; it can be an art studio, it can be an entertainment district, it can be the place your friends and family meet to socialize, and so much more.
There is no limit to what a home can do for you now, which is why it’s more important than ever before that you ensure your home works with your lifestyle:
You Have the Space That You Need
The only time a house cannot be made to work for you and your family is when you outgrow the space. That being said, not having enough room for your belongings is not a reason to move, only a reason to redesign how you store your items and, more importantly, what items you own. Spring cleaning can solve a lot of space-related issues, but only if you also think about how you can more effectively use the space that you have. Custom closets, shelves, pull-out drawers, and so on are all great space-saving solutions. Implement these, and you’ll start living in your home again, rather than living with your things.
When you move, it should be to a significantly better space. Moving to a similar space thinking it will be better won’t help. Rather, make what you have work for you. You will save money and increase the value of your home.
Your Office Space is Perfect
Whether you work from home or not is irrelevant, as most careers require you to do at least some work from home. From there you also have to worry about your accounting and taxes, meaning that an office space is a necessity in nearly every home. Having a room to do this work in, however, isn’t enough. You need to know how to create the home office of your dreams and implement those design ideas so that you can work more productively from home. This means having a door with a lock, as well as having great shelving and other key design concepts to help improve your productivity.
The Design Matches You
Self-expression is a crucial and often under-appreciated aspect of happiness. The more we can express ourselves and see this expression reflected back to us, the better. That is why if you haven’t already put effort into the design of your home, you should start now. Build up from the basics of your room – the largest furniture – and work from there. Decorative elements should be added gradually as you notice missing areas in your room. Once it is complete, you will be surprised at how “at home” you can feel.
Your home should work with your lifestyle. It should have all the design and function that compliments who you are and how you live. If it doesn’t, you need to change it immediately. You deserve to love where you live!
Images by Renjie Teoh – Apartment in Sydney by Renjie Teoh
