Make the Most of Your Home with Stylish New Additions to Help You Work, Rest and Play Whilst Still Having a Stylish Home.
In a world that is always changing and evolving, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest trends. Our homes are doubling up as our spa, gym, office, and event space. As we spend so much more time at home it stands to reason we want to make it a lovely space in which to dwell and live well.
Sure with the right furnishings, lighting, and accents you can create a home that works great visually however, making it fit for how you work, rest and play takes a little forethought. From modern light fixtures with energy-saving credentials to stylish accents that refresh and enliven your living space, here are some helpful tips for making your space one of a kind and a joy to live in.
This is the year to rethink your lifestyle, don’t you think? How you live, work and spend your leisure time has been under pressure of late and there’s a disconnect between what we can afford and what we want. With this in mind, we’ll concentrate on the simple things that aid a happy work-life balance.
The Problem with the World
We’ll look at the problems and then some quick-win solutions. Working from home is the new norm and novel at first, work can now encroach into our home life a little too much.
If this is a problem for you why not devote some time to updating the home office? Consider ways in which that space can transition from makeshift to a functional stylish space. Try home scents that invigorate you next to the dealer area and calming scents for evenings, you be surprised how smell shortcuts you to winding down and putting work in the rearview mirror. Check out our scents-caping article for further insights on scents.
The cost of living only ever seems to go up, as do energy and food costs meaning we all need to live more frugally.
From cooking at home instead of eating out to shopping for home products that stand the test of time, to energy-saving lighting were are ways to live better for less. Explore switching from old-style bulbs to energy saving which can cut your power consumption saving you money long-term.
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The planet’s resources are depleting so when we do buy goods we may feel racked with guilt. Oh, the doom and gloom it all seems to impact our mood and metal wellbeing.
Of course, we all want to help the planet as a company we are working towards this. If you want to see what we as a company do you can read our sustainability statement here. But the gist is for consumers to make a conscious choice to buy sustainable products.
Plant more trees! We’ve started to plant a tree each time someone signs up to subscribe to newsletters. You can also plant a tree directly from our website, should you wish. For a very small cost, we’ll arrange this for you. Many shoppers wish to do that to put back something and as we offer free delivery with all orders over £50 sometimes buying a tree option is taken. Yes we know that technically you are buying something else, but it’s the right thing to do and you feel better so the money is well spent!
Talking of mood boasting we’ve introduced reed diffusers and scented candles that contain essential oils to help you sleep better, feel happy or energise you. This essential guide would not be complete if we didn’t have scents to help you work, rest and play.
Now you have some edited highlights let’s prioritise what you want to start with.
Work, Rest or Play?
Works it is!
Upgrade The Home Office to The New Normal Life.
Working from home has become more of a reality for many, and having the right furnishings to make your space comfortable and conducive to productivity is essential.
Consider the desk area yes it has to be there but does it have to be like an office desk? Perhaps a console table fits the space better? A console also has a better aesthetic more suited to home decor they can be styled better to match the room’s decor. You could also try out some stylish lighting lamps, which will create a great atmosphere while providing the right kind of illumination for whatever task you might be undertaking. With just these few additions, you can upgrade your home to reflect the life you want in 2023 and beyond. Keeping your energy up whilst working try scents to boost productivity and scents to help you wind down.
Time To Rest, When Times Are Tough, We Need Rest to Restore Us.
Cultural and lifestyle changes are becoming more frequent it’s time to balance these will lifestyle shifts too. Working from home as we’ve mentioned, can be stressful and switching off from it is difficult, we need to master relaxation. It’s not simply working there many other changes that require unique strategies to help us cope.
With this in mind, we seek to connect back to the natural world making more outdoor relaxation spaces. You’ll like this, some people are saying anything you can do indoors you can do outdoors including bathing!
Outdoor bathing read the full article and you’ll be a splash with the neighbours. But you get the idea – why not maximise our space and lift spirits all in one by flipping open the doors to discover an extra room?
Inside out and outside in is a way to go. Getting out into the outdoors helps us connect with nature, spilling out of the home into the garden helps push away the constraints of our 4 walls giving you an outdoor lounge or dining space. This space is a bonus space when used effectively.
Make the most of outdoor living by styling up the space with outdoor rugs and throws, cushions and exterior lighting to help make the space relaxed and comfortable. Make the space more connected by bringing a touch of nature indoors. Rattan and plant-based lighting and home accessories unify outdoor and indoor spaces beautifully.
Plants are good at unifying that indoor-outdoor vibe too! Growing herbs on the windowsill maybe. Surround yourself with greenery and natural materials. It’s all the good stuff and good for you – especially the edible stuff.
Herb growing at home is simple these little lovely kits will have you herb self-sufficient in no time. It is very relaxing tending plants and rewarding when they grow.
More ways to rest at home
We can’t talk about rest without looking at bathing and sleeping! Surely the most relaxing of pastimes is a long soak in the tub. Stands to reason bathrooms have become important to us, we take solace in creating spa life experiences at home. if you can’t afford a big overhaul of your bathroom give it a little refresh. A new light, a coat of paint and a good clean may be all it needs. Add a few finishing touches and spa-like scents and destress at a fraction of the cost of a spa day.
And to bed and drift off into a relaxing deep sleep and wake refreshed! Oh if it was always so simple. If you find it hard to sleep try lavender pillow sprays. The essential oils help you naturally and gently relax and drift off to sleep.
We’ve produced numerous guides to bedroom lighting and stylish bedroom tips, which can be found on our blog. If you want a simple update throws and cushions can often perk up the place perfectly. Add a feature wall or framed print above the bed and you have a fresh look super quick. Or simply update the bedding with a joyful floral look.
We should substantially shift how we want our living space to look and feel with our well-being at the fore of this. It is essential that we upgrade our homes with stylish new additions that work for us in the modern world, allowing us to work, rest and play in a home that feels authentic and inviting.
Appreciation of Time and Space
It is important to remember that there is a need for appreciation of the current space available. When creating your ideal living space, think of ways you can use it to your best advantage. Good storage and clutter-free spaces make even small spaces seem more open. This helps not just the flow of the space but your flow of energy too and this is uplifting. Brighter somehow? Oh yes, brightness…..that all-important element. We’ll come on to this shortly.
Look for inspiring decor and lighting that stands the test of time. Things that will remain on trends longer without dating. Classic styles such as Laura Ashley have remained popular and relevant for decades which denotes they may be a good buy, lasting and looking fresh for a long time. Rather than buying often, we should shift focus to buying better.
Design for Optimal Home Efficiency
No home is complete without good light fittings, energy-efficient lighting doesn’t mean compromising on style. Swap out efficient light bulbs for new led light bulbs or upgrade your lighting room by room.
Lighting for every room of the home.
LED Lighting is by far the most energy efficient type of lighting.
Lighting design comes in many different forms here you’ll find trends for every type of decor be it industrial or formal there is a perfect style for forgotten decor. Pay attention to task-specific or room-specific styles. Desk lamps should focus light where it’s needed most. Bathroom lights must be safe to use and have protection against ingress or protect against water getting into two of the fitting.
It’s great to think of home improvements in a way that’s structured. Create spaces for the future that support the way you work, rest and play at home. In the home you spend lots of time within it should be bright when you want bright, and calm when you need calm. To make this work think of decor and lighting as not simply a look it’s an emotion or mood to fit your lifestyle. Make it sensory bring in sight, sound, taste, touch and smell it all affects the environment it all comes into play, making your home perfect for the way we should live.
Having a space that is just right for the way you work, rest and play is important to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Investing in an area of the home that supports the lifestyle you want to live is important. When it comes to lighting fixtures, opt for those with adjustable light levels – from soft warm lights for nighttime activities such as sleeping or informative reading, to bright white lights for daytime productivity and studying.
Playtime.
Staying in is the new going out. Budgets are stretched so dinner parties are on the rise. Entertaining at home requires upping your game. Family meals don’t require elaborate table settings but, when you’re opening up your home for an evening soiree or laying on a lovely lunch for family and friends, a little effort goes a long way.
Table settings that can be quickly elevated for an event are great, my favourites are the classics a linen napkin styled nicely adds plenty. I love this little touch of adding a menu, it instantly feels like a posh restaurant. Platters and serving dishes are good investment pieces, as they can double up as appetiser plates for a drinks and nibbles party. A nice set of glassware and you’re away.
Sometimes it’s not big deal, when guests come by, just an informal coffee with the girls maybe. Why not inject a little fun and brighten the day?