7 Simple Tricks That Will Make You Love Your Home

There is little worse than walking into your home and feeling stressed out and overwhelmed.  You want to love your home but, all you see is a chaotic mess.

Let me tell you I’ve been there.  For the past 20+ years, we’ve lived in a pretty tiny home of less than 900 square feet.  When the kids were little it was hard not to feel like there were toys and clutter everywhere, even though I did my best to keep it to a minimum.  Anytime family came to stay, there was always the comment about how tiny our house was, only adding to the discontentment.

We often thought about moving, but it really made no sense financially.  At the same time, I knew that the environment in our home generally affects everything else. You see, if you don’t love your home it’s going to reflect itself in the rest of your life.

It was easy to see that whenever I allowed my house to get out of control I was much more likely to snap at my family and be easily irritated. Plus, I found it so hard to just sit down and relax.

How to Start Loving Your Home

But here’s the important thing to remember, loving your home is not about what your home looks like, rather it’s about how you feel in your home!

• Do you feel at peace in your home?
• Are you relaxed when you’re at home?
• Do you feel comfortable in your home?
• Is there a sense of calm when you walk in the door?
• Are you spending time doing what you love?
• Does your home feel purposeful and intentional?

Each of these is key to having a home you love. They also require you to be clear on what exactly it is you want from your home. 

Your home doesn’t have to be perfect, but it should be a reflection of you and a place that inspires you. In addition, it’s important for your home to be a refuge where everyone feels safe and cozy. 

For me, I want my family to feel relieved to be home when they walk through the door.  Ultimately home is the place I want everyone to feel at peace.

To achieve these things, there is no need to wait for your “dream home”.  There are things you can do right now to be intentional and love your home.

The best part, loving your home isn’t about making big changes; it’s about learning to appreciate the little things. By making a few simple changes you will change the entire atmosphere of your home and most importantly your attitude and mood.

So are you ready to rekindle your love affair with your home!  Here are 7 simple tricks that will make you love your home all over again.

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1. Have a Clear and Organized Space

It is so true that a cluttered space creates a cluttered mind. In turn, a cluttered mind leads to overwhelm and stress.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed there is no way you’re going to feel at peace and love your home.

Studies have shown that a clear organized room is actually good for you.  Instead of feeling discontent, it creates a feeling of satisfaction. When you keep things clean and organized, the feeling of your home becomes restorative and restful. On the other hand, a space filled with clutter and unfinished products actually creates depression and fatigue.

To truly love your home take the time to clear your space.  Here are a few simple ways to keep your home clean and organized:

A. Make Your Bed Every Day

There are so many benefits to making your bed every day.  But, without a doubt, the greatest benefit is that no matter what, at least one room will feel clean.

B. Limit Your Laundry

I can’t tell you how many times I would have my kiddos come to me, “hey mom I have no socks or undies”.  Ugh, I would get their’s done and mine would pile up.

Honestly, laundry was always one of the hardest areas for me before I started paring down my wardrobe.  To be completely truthful, I love clothes and I’ll probably never have a truly minimalist wardrobe. But as I have worked on downsizing and building a capsule wardrobe my laundry load has definitely lightened.

It is very rare that my laundry piles up.  Because it takes me so much less time to fold and put my clothes away it’s become a no biggy to do laundry.

While my family generally still has the same amount of clothing, lessening mine has been incredible.  If your looking for some practical tips for staying on top of the laundry check out this post on Nourishing Minimalism.

For my absolute favorite capsule shop, you have to check out Carly Jean Los Angeles.  (Here’s a fair warning, if you follow them on Instagram, their stories will make you want everything). This is not an affiliate link or anything, I’m just a huge fan!

C. Declutter

Plain and simple, clutter equals stress.  Let’s be real, nobody walks into a cluttered space and feels a sudden sense of relaxation and peace.

If you really want to love your home, you MUST clear the clutter.  I realize that if you have a lot of clutter this is not an easy task.  But I have a ton of help for you on this site.  You will find links to many of my decluttering articles in this post The Ultimate Guide To a Clutter-Free Home or search the archives for specific topics!

D. Keep Floor Space Clear

As I mentioned above, for the past twenty-something years I have lived with my husband, our 2 kids, and a very large German shepherd in a tiny 900 square foot home.  Trust me, at various points we have used every square inch of our little space.

But here’s the thing, creating clear areas of floor space made a dramatic difference in the appearance of cleanliness and order in my home. This simple adjustment made the entire house feel less cluttered and less overwhelming.

Wall-mounted storage cubes are a worthwhile investment.  They are perfect to replace nightstands in the bedroom.  Not only do you get that extra clear floor space, but they also provide attractive storage.

You really don’t have to have hours of free time to maintain a clear and organized space.  Once you implement these tips, make sure to check out how to have a Tidy Home in 20 minutes.  You can also look at the cleaning routine I follow when short on time.

2. Use Home Decor Colors That Make You Happy

We’ve already talked about the impact our environment has on our mood. This includes the colors in our home.
According to an article in Country Living, “The 5 Paint Colors That Will Make You Happiest” the shades of paint on your walls can bring you down, help you relax even suppress your appetite amongst a number of other feelings.

For me personally, warmer neutral tones are what helps me relax and love being home.  I’m just naturally drawn to warm tones.  Whenever I’m perusing Pinterest or scanning a decor magazine, I am always drawn to the photos of those gorgeous neutral rooms with pops of color from natural plants and throw rugs.

So when you’re looking to love your home again, focus on how you feel around certain colors and how you can incorporate them into your home.  Go to Pinterest or pick up a decor magazine and pay attention to what colors catch your eye, then start adding them to your home.

You don’t need to redo everything or break the budget.  You can pick up some throw pillows or a cozy couch throw from Amazon pretty cheaply.

The point is to incorporate those colors that make you feel happy and at peace.  As you do, you will love your home all over again.

3. Bring A Little Bit of Nature Indoors

Haven’t you noticed how simple little things like fresh-cut flowers or new plants can brighten your whole day? Not only has it been shown that these can benefit your physical health, but simply seeing a plant subconsciously makes you feel calm and relaxed.

Flowers and plants have an immediate impact on happiness.  Adding a few plants or fresh flowers is such a simple and fun way to love your home.

4. Display Framed Inspirational Words and Quotes

We know our environment impacts our mood because we’re taking in what we see.  So it only makes sense to fill our home with things that evoke a positive emotion.

Words are so powerful, in fact, they are the most powerful thing in the universe. With words, the entire universe was created.

The words we speak not just to others, but also to ourselves are hugely impactful.  Because words matter, displaying your favorite inspirational messages creates an atmosphere that inspires you to be your best.

I have lots of little inspiration messages all over my home.  To love your home add some positive encouragement to your walls and shelves.

5. Let the Light Shine In

During the daytime hours make sure you regularly open your curtains windows and doors.  Natural light is a natural mood lifter and so is fresh air.

I live in Southern California where the heat of the summer is brutal. Summers will last all the way through October. I usually have the air conditioning going nonstop during this time and tend to keep the windows covered to keep out the blazing sun.

But soon as the temps cool down I absolutely love being able to open everything up. The house feels so fresh and peaceful that I usually end up wanting to take a nap.

Make your home a place you love, let the light shine in.

6. Remove Things That Don’t Make You Happy

If there’s one thing in your life you should NOT make room for its negativity. So why would you want to keep things in your home, or life, that doesn’t make you happy?

To love your home, keep only those things that you love or are truly useful.  Remove everything else.

I’m not talking about general decluttering here or Marie Kond0 sparking joy. I’m talking about things like that incredibly ugly but expensive vase great aunt Jenny gave to you. You know that every time you see it, you want to get rid of it, but you feel too guilty. Honestly, it’s time to give it up. Your home should be a place of comfort and joy, not guilt.

If you are really struggling in this area you may want to check out this post on conquering the emotions preventing you from decluttering or this post discussing the mindsets preventing you from getting rid of clutter.

7. Create A Beautiful Ambiance

We’ve already talked a lot about the impact our physical environment has on our mental state and our emotions. In light of this, it’s evident that creating a beautiful ambiance can help you love your home.

You can do this so easily by adding some soft lighting, I love my salt lamp and diffuser for creating a soft glow.  Also, add a few candles and you’ll instantly create a beautiful ambiance in your home.  Candles have the added benefit of infusing a fresh and clean scent.

The right lighting naturally adds a feeling of comfort and a cozy warmth.

You deserve to love your home! 

As I said early on, there is no need to wait for your dream home, you can have a home that you love right now!

You deserve to have a home where you feel at peace and everyone is thriving. Take some time to declutter, clean, and organize.  Add a few decor items with colors that make you happy.  Mix in a few plants or fresh flowers and hang those inspiring words.  Once you’re done, pour yourself some tea and sit back and enjoy the home you love!