5 Ways to Make Your Space Feel Like Home

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It is true that home is where the heart is, but at the end of a long day it helps to come home to a warm and friendly space, even if it isn’t necessarily what you would call “home”. Whether you live in a large house, a small flat, or you have a room in a shared space or halls, putting your own stamp on a space will make it feel more inviting and help you to feel at home, wherever you are.

Whether you have moved into new university accommodation, you are working away, or you are living in a space that is compact and bijou, there are simple ways that you can add a feeling of warmth, space and light. What’s more, they’re great gift ideas for women who love a bit of comfort.

Green Fingers

There is no doubt that a few plants add much-needed life and colour to even the most compact space. You don’t need to have a big garden and masses of shelf space to indulge in a bit of horticulture, there are plenty of ways to bring the outside in while taking up as little space as possible. Hanging baskets and window boxes are great if you have an outside area to place them; if not, small planters are lovely. If you’re not to be trusted with high maintenance plants, opt for low-maintenance succulents, which give you the fresh green vibes without needing regular watering.

Soft Furnishings

It is pretty much true that you can live in a cave, but if you have beautiful soft furnishings it will still feel warm and homely. If you are limited to space, keep it simple: choose white walls and pick a feature colour or complimentary pattern for a blanket, cushion and, budget permitting, curtains. Tartan is still on trend this season, and this lush tartan scarf doubles up as a blanket, too; pick out one or two of the feature colours and you have yourself a versatile colour scheme.

Mirror, Mirror

Even the smallest space will benefit from a bit of lighting magic and a carefully placed mirror. If possible, put a large mirror on a wall opposite the window; this will reflect the light back and make the room feel bigger, too.

Accessories not Clutter

There is a difference between stylish accessorising and filling a room with clutter. If you are limited on space, the trick is to keep it simple; ditch the china dolls or flashing Eiffel Tower in favour of a sleek candle. If you can make your accessories functional as well as eye-catching, all the better; keep stationery or make-up brushes in a vase or pot that matches your soft furnishings for a truly sleek yet minimalist look.

Hidden Storage

If you are getting used to living in a small space, the first lesson to learn is to ditch the clutter and get savvy with the storage. Under bed drawers, wardrobe storage, back-of-the-door laundry baskets; if everything has a space, your room will feel warm, relaxing and friendly.

Looking for a housewarming gift for someone that has just moved? The trick is to remember that it has to be versatile, functional and relatively easy to store. If you stick to those rules, you’re bound to find a gift that feels like home.