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What every New Home
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orget about making a statement because unless you intend to keep up with the Jones, your house should never be a ‘showpiece’. A good home starts with careful thought and formal hence a lovely vase with some flowers on an end table would do wonders in that space. some detailed planning, hence simply buying new furniture or throwing some paint on the walls does not necessarily add to the overall appeal. Your new abode must not only reflect the personality of you the homeowner but should be comfortable Books. Believe it or not you do have homes where you have to search high and low to find an actual book! Gadgetry has unfortunately replaced books in our homes but surveys show that nothing is quite as inviting as a magazine rack in a living room for guests to browse, a coffee table with a few give your home that regal touch. enough for guests and friends not to be afraid to sit down or walk on your carpet. Indeed each room should be functional and your new home must contain little things located throughout that are special to you as these are the novelties which make that new space liveable. If when you put your key in your front door and autobiographies well placed in the centre or a nice bookcase to
open it, you do not feel a welcome sense of relief and happiness, then your home is not achieving its main function which is being your sanctuary.
Storage space. We cannot stress this enough. Storage is
important especially if you have a hobby that you indulge in daily; if you have children who have lots of school projects or lead an active lifestyle where a bicycle or gym equipment comes into
P&S have compiled a list of must-haves for your new crib and regardless of your pocket, neighbourhood or taste, your new serenity and cheerfulness. home should create a mood that conveys warmth, comfort, style,
play. Ensure that racks, trays, boxes and a well ventilated room put away.
are available for you to organise your ‘treasures’ that you have to
Natural light. Believe it or not, natural light not only reduces your
A welcoming entry way. When someone steps into your home
energy bill but improves your overall health. Natural light is said to depression. It also provides a source of illumination better than most artificial light, which can help prevent trips and falls.
you want them to feel as good about it as you do. Homes are not museums so the foyer or living room should definitely not be too
stimulate the human body to produce vitamin D and helps prevent