Make Your Home a HAPPIER place

Easy ways to improve your home and your mood to make you HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY.

It’s easy to get bored with the same surroundings day in, day out. There are simple and cost effective ways to transform your home.

Experiment with color
Painting the walls is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to immediately invigorate any home in Lake Ashton, Vienna Square, Estates of Carlsberg or Traditions at Lake Ruby. For a classic look that will hold up against almost any decor, opt for cool neutrals; if you prefer something more dramatic, consider adding a pop of color to a feature wall in your home located in a Florida 55+ community.

Declutter
There’s no better way to create spatial harmony in your retirement home. Start small with a contained space like a bathroom, which will give you an immediate feeling of accomplishment. According to research, decluttering can potentially lower stress levels, which is always a great feeling, especially when you are retired.

Invigorate with scents
Scent is a powerful vehicle for uplifting any mood. There are many ways to infuse a room in your Florida retirement home with scent — candles, oil diffusers, and air mists. For a more subtle effect, open a window to balance out your chosen fragrance with fresh air.

Greenery
There’s no better time to bring the outside world in when you live in a Florida Retirement home. Not only do plants bring light and color, they also add oxygen to your home. Consider the level of care you want to give. Some folks may find something less fussy to be easier to deal with, whereas others may want a more ‘high-maintenance’ plant that requires attention every day.

Lighten up
To maximize your exposure to natural light, position your furniture near a window and keep drapes and shades open during the daytime. Living on a heavily “treed” lot can prevent natural light If you don’t have much natural light coming in, you can direct or cut out light when the sun hits your blinds just right. You can use them to throw light into the room without getting blinded, too.

For additional ways to make your home a happier place, call Lori Blackburn Raath 863-409-6899 with Lake Ashton Realty.

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