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As a homeowner or someone responsible for the house they’re inhabiting, you’re going to want to make sure that the place fills you with pride. You want the first impressions to be absolutely amazing. This is key for both you and everyone else around you. As someone who will be pulling up to the house every single day, you’re going to want to be happy with what you’re entering. You’re also going to want people you invite over to be impressed with what they see and feel, too.
When it comes to making improvements to your home, the first impressions matter dearly. The brain makes decisions in a matter of seconds so, if things aren’t great immediately, that means the tone has been set in a negative way. It’s harsh, but that’s how our nature works. If you’d like to be more content in terms of your home’s first impressions, here are five things you can do:
Ensure Your Driveway Is Looking Pretty
The driveway is going to be the first place you put your feet with regard to a home. You’ll look at the house itself, but you’ll have to walk on the drive to get there. If this place isn’t looking the best, then it can set the tone for the rest of the experience. If you get some driveway and patio cleaning to remove black marks, then that’s a good start. Think also about adding a few decorations and perhaps a border.
Allow Space To Breathe
If your home is bombarding people with all kinds of walls and items when they immediately walk in, then it’s not exactly going to make them feel comfortable with their surroundings. Clear up any clutter you might have and make sure there’s a lot of room for people to collect themselves.
Don’t Leave Things Lying Around
We just touched on this, but leaving items in the corners or even in the middle of the room (if you do that) cannot happen. It can be very easy to leave things as they are after coming home from a long day of work. Avoid this kind of laziness – you’ll thank yourself for it later. A clearer, tidier home just looks so much better than one with all kinds of mess.
Have A Solid And Consistent Design
If a home has a solid design to it, then it just feels so much better. If there are different designs and decors all over the home, the inconsistency can sit pretty badly with most people. Humans like the comfort of seeing the same thing. Colour psychology plays a huge part in things like homes.
Ensure The Scent And Atmosphere Are Pleasant
When people walk into a home, they want the place to look good and to serve a purpose, of course. They’ll also want to feel comfortable with regard to the actual air and atmosphere. Nobody wants to walk straight into a home and have a chill running down them because it feels eerie. Add air fresheners, candles, and purifiers in order to make the home smell amazing. Always keep on top of the AC and central heating, too.