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By: Madhu Bhatia 1. You should always keep in mind that you should always remove your shoes before you enter you house.
2. Clean your space if its got a lot of dirt. 3. Keep your space ventilated put bright lights and plants in your house. 4. Choose colors according to your area, space and choice. 5. Soothing sound of fresh air and green environment which helps you feel healthy. 6. If you are pregnant put pictures of babies for good vibes . 7. If you have weight issues, put posters that represent ideal body types. 8. Put bells and decorative items outside the door of your house it shall bring good fortune. 9. Objects which are made of wooden material will help you in keeping your space free from diseases. 10. Put prints on your wall, floral items and flowers in your house to maintain positivity. 11. Put pictures of your loved ones and family. 12. Always keep your mirror away from the direction you sleep in.
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By: Gurudiksha Kaur
The traditional cottage house is a classic piece with a tinge of modern upfront. This house was built for the sole purpose of living in a comfortable space with the basic facilities available in the nearby place. The interior is a treat for the eyes as the exteriors. The wood work complements the simple, subtle outlook of the house. In spite of its cozy appeal, it delivers both space and design. Today’s best cottage designs maintain that feel without compromising on living space.Stones, bricks, and wood used in both exterior construction and interior detail create organic ambience. Typical cottage house offer comfort that may be lacking in larger and less personalized homes. By: Madhu Bhatia Lighting is one of the biggest opportunities for the owner of house to subtly but effectively influence the atmosphere of the house, whether for your own convenience or to set the mood for your friends and family.
There are many mood lights which help in turning onto a good mood. There are many ideas which can change the vibe of your house and even helps in settling down of your guests comfortably and create immense joy. ENTERTAINING FRIENDS Bright light will set a cheerful mood. People don’t like to sit in bright, direct light, however, lighting should be focused on walls instead of keeping people in focus. Light should be rather put on to show pieces and on other useful art and craft materials as to enhance its beauty. Textures can also be in the foreground with light reflecting off metal and crystals, which make room looks lively and energetic. You can always use colors in lights until and unless it’s not overdone. Red color will give the warm effect and a great intensity while blue color soothes the atmosphere. ROMANTIC DINNER A relaxing and calm effect can be attained by lowering the intensity of lights, then it will set the perfect mood for a date. Soft and warm lights are more admirable for dinners and romantic nights. Here is a way for creating a romantic mood: Keep the upper light dim as it sets the correct mood for creating a pleasant and soothing effect on the two people together. PRE-BEDTIME RITUAL A pre-bedtime ritual that helps people change from the awareness of the day to the tranquil and restfulness of sleep at night. Lighting has the unique capacity to help you on your way towards a good night pause. Lower light levels can adjust you from the candor of the day. If you like to read in bed, a bedside lamp can be set at a level just bright enough for suitable reading. The rest of the of the bedroom’s light should be much lesser than the lamp light. MIDNIGHT SNACK Probably a midnight snack really hits the place, but if you’re at the bright spot it would be difficult for you to get a proper sleep. The ideal light for midnight snack is which should not penetrate straight to your eyes. It should not be direct to your eyes it should be dim and just helps you walk through the door of your washroom. Motion detectors can light the way to the kitchen and back, switching off one after another, following a specified amount of time. WELCOMING GUESTS The entrance of your home is a good option set the vibe for the evening. Lighting can accentuate conversation, pieces or points of interest. People are naturally attracted to illuminated space, so use light to your benefit as you lead guests into your home. Show off artwork and architecture by accentuating it with undeviating light. If you want your guests to move in the right direction in your house, make sure to put lights at the right places to create a direction of movement. By: Madhu Bhatia People are always curious and amazed when they have to furnish and decorate their own house. When you have something which is your own property, the love and patience towards it is much bigger than decorating an old, rented apartment. You depend on so many tips and physical advice about how you could modify your home, that you end up doing what you really need and what makes you happy and comfortable. Nothing is more fulfilling and satisfying than creating a space which you can call home. No matter which way you choose to create a cheerful happy living space and positive atmosphere in your home, you can always use some help or advice. 1. Aloe Vera This plant is famous for its extremely positive effects with skin problems and therefore you can see its pleasent nature. Aloe Vera is easily available, you can find it in the close by plant nursery and it’s also very simple to maintain, it only requires proper watering. Besides that, its aesthetically attractive, it’s also believed to send positive vibes and brings good luck in your home and removes all the negative energy. 2. Jasmine Its attractive fragrance helps you relax and remove bad vibes throughout the day. Beside its calming properties, Jasmine is also known as the couple’s plant. Its believed to build romance and better relationship between the couple. It's recommended to be placed in the bedroom or places where couples spent most of their time. You can grow it indoors or outdoors, you will gradually fall in love with this plant. 3. Basil This plant removes negative energy. It is part of the Hindu belief and it’s believed that this plant has the power to heal. It has a property of fighting against germs and virus as it considered that it contains antibiotic components. You can also use its leaves to make tea or water with which you can spray the house and purify your home. 4. Cactus It’s an extremely appealing plant, which will decorate your home with style and grace. Cacti create a special atmosphere in your home and are believed to protect you from envious people and bad electromagnetic energy from domestic appliances. 5. Bamboo This plant is extremely fashionable nowadays and many people have incorporated bamboo plants in their home decoration. But, few of them know of its other purposes. It keeps the environment calm and helps in keeping the surrounding pure and positive. The Bamboo plant is a symbol of growth and productivity. It brings good luck. It doesn’t require any attention as it takes care of itself. 6. Money Plant It is believed to achieve good fortune, growth and good health. It’s advisable to keep it indoors as it absorbs chemical rays as soon it gets in contact with certain harmful chemicals. You can place it in the corner, because of its nature to grow as a climber or you can choose to grow it as a trailer. Money plant reduces stress, anxiety and eliminates negative vibes from your home. 7. Orchid Orchid improves the spiritual well being of its owners and according to Feng shui it promotes great energy in your home. It looks attractive and is good in appearance and smell. It can make you feel good, it absorbs carbon-dioxide and is the best option for placing on your dressing table or in your bedroom. 8. Rosemary Rosemary is famous since ancient times, its great medical benefits are only some of the reasons why you should have this plant in your home. It attracts good vibes and helps in removing bad air. It creates a positive atmosphere and helps in fighting though laziness and stress. 9. Chrysanthemum
In Buddhism, chrysanthemum is a symbol of honesty and purity. It has the power to absorb toxins. It looks beautiful and brings out positive vibes in the atmosphere. This plant prevents stress and fatigue and is helpful in stimulating good atmosphere. Plants can always make your home a warm and comfortable place to live in. Many of the plants don't need to be looked after that well, as they grow in their own space and it looks good when put in your house. It makes your space look beautiful and healthy. Image Courtesy: mollusksurfshop By: Gurudiksha Kaur Home is where you feel happy and at peace. We all look for some quiet time after a long day. Home can be the best place to leave stress and add positive energy to your life.
1. Remove unnecessary furniture The size of your room doesn’t matter, what matters is how you use the space available to you and make your room look spacious. So instead of cramming your room with too many pieces of furniture, pick your favourites and just leave empty spaces in between. These empty spaces will act as breathing corners and give your whole room a more neat and light feel. 2. Houseplants for the win Another way to feel closer to nature inside your home is by using products that have a natural element to them like house plants. Also, invest in a natural air purifier. It helps clean the air you breathe, and in turn, helps you lead a much more healthy life 3. Don’t ignore your bathrooms Make your daily bathing ritual a great experience by placing real flowers in your bathroom. They will add a fresh feel to your bathroom and perk you up. You can also add essential oils, and their aroma will make you feel relaxed. 4. Balance all colors Every color discharges an energy that has an effect on your life. It’s important to balance colors in a room using pillows, bedsheets and other little pieces to decorate your room. 5. Play some background music Music feeds your soul. Many people start their mornings with energetic music, to feel energetic all day long. Make sure you have music playing in your home, and it will make sure your surroundings feel alive and vibrant. |