SMILE , IT ’ S HOME TIME ! CONT .
According to Rebecca decluttering your house and keeping it clean and tidy is also essential for the flow of good energy , after all if you can ' t find the bed at night because of your floordrobe how would you expect energy to navigate that treacherous path ? ‘ Declutter as much as possible , tidying up is a great way to start the new year with a clean slate , a neat home works wonders for our mental clarity and overall health . Meanwhile , closets or drawers overloaded with old items block the chi ( energy ) so it ’ s best to discard any clutter ’ Rebecca explains .
While you are decluttering be sure to clean while you go , as this is another way to promote good Feng Shui and a healthy happy home . Bella Middleton , founder of Norfolk Natural Living ( www . norfolknaturalliving . com ) explains ; “ Cleaning products can do more than just clean . I believe they can improve our wellbeing and even make us feel better . In today ’ s current climate , it ’ s important to take a more responsible approach to our lifestyle choices in order to protect the environment and our health .’
FINISHING TOUCHES
Once you have only good energy flowing throughout your house start to add little bits of joy into your surroundings by updating your soft furnishings . Interior designer and co-founder of interior retailer La Di Da ( www . ladida-andover . com ) Steph Briggs encourages us to ‘ Choose calming , nesting coloured neutrals such as linen and warm grey and create a welcoming retreat incorporating tactile layering in soft furnishings and minimalist styling . Clean , functional but comfortable .’ Adding texture around into a room can create a sense of ultimate calm , opt for fluffy throws draped over soft cotton sofas for the ultimate den of zen , or decorate with ornate vases and intricately designed throw pillows for a rich , sophisticated feel . Whilst Tracy Appleby head of design at I Love Wallpaper ( www . ilovewallpaper . co . uk ), advises that there are plenty of ways to design a calming , neutral space including using earthy tones , rustic wood and soft pastels shades . She adds : ‘ Incorporating soft earthy tones and delicate prints helps us connect with nature and take pleasure in the simple things in life .’ And if 2020 taught us anything it is to do just that . Rebecca
Drury , of MissPrint ( www . missprint . co . uk ) also gives a big thumbs up to colour when creating the ultimate happy home ; ‘ Colour and pattern are great at evoking feelings and emotion . They can help you to create spaces in your home that can be uplifting or to help you unwind from the stresses and strains of daily life .’
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Be sure to maximise any natural light you might have in your home . We all know sunlight is a natural mood booster , so don ’ t hide yours away under heavy curtains and thick fabrics , let it stream in to fill your house with some vitamin D and you with serotonin ! Yes , that ' s right , letting the natural light of your home shine through can neurologically make us happier humans , as serotonin is the hormone related to joy ! Plus it ’ s not just sunlight that has this magical effect on us , candle light can also do the trick , as it flickers lazily in its glass home , the smell that fills the room coupled with the dancing flame will make you feel at ease and relaxed . ‘ Natural light is a wonderful thing and should definitely be embraced . When
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