Your home is all yours – it belongs to you, not your friends, family, or romantic interests. Being that it is yours, you can do whatever you want to it. Making small upgrades and changes can help to make it a more relaxing place.
Interior decoration can seem like a daunting task, however, especially for the inexperienced. Fixing your home’s flaws and transforming it into a spiritual oasis should not be a source of anxiety. Countless guides and articles exist online, including this one, which offer advice and guidance on making positive changes to your home.
Here is how to fix and upgrade your home to create a tranquil, spiritual oasis:
Structural Improvements
A lot of people’s homes are in very bad condition, mainly due to their negligence. It is common for homeowners to get so caught up in work and their personal lives that they forget to perform routine maintenance on their homes. Before undertaking any kind of home improvement effort, hire a team of highly trained foundation repair experts and pay them to inspect your house. You should always prioritise structural improvements and repairs over cosmetic ones.
Façade Repairs
Once your property’s structure has been inspected and given the green light or alternatively repaired, you can go ahead and begin working on its façade. The façade of your house is the first thing people will see when they walk past. First impressions are everything, so if you ever want to stand a chance at selling your house in the future then you need to do everything you can to improve the way your façade looks. Repaint, redecorate, and repair. Any serious repairs, i.e., cracks and leaks, should be worked on by a professional contractor, not you.
Internal Fountain
In riads, traditional Moroccan houses, it is typical to find internal courtyards with fountains. Adding an internal courtyard to your house is probably out of your budget but you can still install a fountain. You do not need a lot of room to set a fountain up in your house. Ideally, you should set the fountain up in a room that you spend a lot of time in so that you can enjoy the sound of water running and benefit from it mentally and spiritually. Hire an expert to set your fountain up for you as it will involve tampering with and redirecting your property’s main water supply.
Meditation Suite
Meditation is an ancient practice and the cornerstone of several spiritualist religions, namely Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. When most people think of meditation their minds conjure up images of Tibetan monks meditating in dimly lit caves. You do not need to be a yogi or even a spiritualist to benefit from meditation and you definitely do not need access to a cave! Anybody can meditate. Having your own meditation suite will definitely contribute to the relaxation you extract from your house. Minimalism is a good design approach to take when putting together such a room.
Japanese Garden
Japan’s predominant Buddhist denomination is Zen Buddhism, a derivative of Chinese Chan Buddhism. In Zen Buddhism, gardening and housework are important components of meditative practice. Some of the world’s most beautiful gardens are the grounds of Zen Temples. Japanese gardens have been cultivated by Zen monks for over a thousand years. If you have a lot of outdoor space attached to your house and Eastern spirituality appeals to you, then setting up your own Japanese garden is definitely worth considering. Hiring a landscaper is something worth considering if you are not already an experienced gardener.
Using Carpets
Carpets are a popular choice for today’s homeowners. When you consider the fact that they provide soundproofing, insulation, and unparalleled comfort it is not hard to see why. It is true that carpets can be expensive to buy, install, and maintain but they are nonetheless an investment worth making if you want to increase the amount of enjoyment and satisfaction that you get out of your home. The best kind of carpets to install are ones made entirely from wool, as they are more sustainable to make and produce. You can save money on carpeting your home by installing them yourself.
Window Furnishings
New window furnishings can add character and charm to your house. Most people’s windows are furnished with curtains or blackout blinds. A better alternative to curtains and blinds is plantation shutters, ideally made from wood. Plantation shutters have been used for hundreds of years and are a staple in Georgian character homes. The reason wooden shutters are best is that they tend to be much better quality than plastic or metal ones. Watch out for mould and rot, however. Wood rot cannot be reversed. Your shutters will have to be totally replaced if it becomes manifest.
Upgrading Kitchen
Cooking is a therapeutic activity, and many would argue an art. Whether you agree with the suggestion that cooking is an art or not it cannot be denied that it is an essential part of life. Most people’s kitchens are poorly designed and barely functional. More often than not, this is because kitchens are expensive rooms to upgrade and improve. Redesigning a kitchen can be an expensive endeavour. In spite of costs, upgrading your kitchen can be an effective way of maximising the enjoyment that you get out of your house. To upgrade yours, invest in higher-quality appliances and improve any cosmetic problems.
Soundproofing Property
External noise is one of the biggest problems for homeowners, especially first-time buyers. Individuals who are just getting on the property market seldom have the funds available to them to be able to buy detached houses in quiet areas. More often than not they end up buying terraced houses or apartments, usually in built-up areas. Noise getting into your property can be very disruptive. Soundproofing your house is one of the most effective ways of improving it and making it a more comfortable, relaxing, and most importantly, tranquil place to be.
Making your house more of a spiritual oasis will increase the enjoyment and satisfaction you are able to extract from your time there, while simultaneously increasing your house’s resale value.
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