Quality of life shouldn't just refer to things like traveling, going to restaurants or catching a show downtown. No: It should start at home. Most of us have come to this understanding the hard way, when lockdown periods were imposed on us. When your house is missing out on certain elements, it simply can’t be the oasis that you need after a long day. Here are a few elements of your house that may need to be retouched, in order to turn your home into a paradise.
Open the House to Natural Light
Natural light is so important to our wellbeing and mood. A home that's lacking in natural light is one where depression can easily settle in. A lot of how much light your house receives will be due to it's positioning, however there are things you can do to maximise the light it gets. Suitable window dressings such as light curtains and adjustable blinds for example will prevent light from being blocked out. And there are doors that are designed to let in as much natural light inside the house as possible; you can discover some varieties on aluprof.eu/gb. You can also carefully position mirrors in the home to reflect light back into the room.
Create a Garden Where You Want to Spend Time
The garden is an essential part of a home. Ask anyone who doesn't have one, and they will tell you how much they miss it. Therefore, when you have the chance of owning one, you should make sure that it possesses the qualities you like, so that you will spend more time in it. It all depends on what you enjoy doing outside. If cooking is one of your favourite hobbies, you may want to start your own vegetable and fruit garden, or an area to barbeque. If sports are your thing, a pool where you can do laps might just be the addition you need or a simple basketball hoop for smaller gardens. And if spending time with loved ones and friends is what you enjoy most, then spend a little money on great outdoor furniture, so they can come and enjoy themselves in comfort.
Invest in Air Quality
The air that we breathe inside a house can actually be more polluted than what's outside, even in big cities. The problem is that it's not recycled sufficiently and particles can build up over time. In summer, it is not an issue to keep windows open throughout the day, but in winter, it is a totally different situation, when the thermometer outside shows temperatures below zero opening the windows might be the last thing you want to do. Do make an effort to open windows even if it's only for a few minutes a day, you could also add an air purifier to help filter out the nasties
Don’t hesitate to invest in elements that will add to the quality of life at home. It's money that you will never regret having spent.
