We all have different ideas of a home - how to make one, what makes it one, and what make you love the one you have. However, there are some universal truths that when taken to heart and kept in mind, create that happy life and home that you can enjoy.
Here are 5 of those universal home truths that are worth returning to and remembering according to Apartment Therapy:
It can take awhile to know what's important to you in a home - but it's important to figure out
It's okay to have no idea of what's important to you in a home for the first few years. But as you experience living in different homes and in different places, you will slowly begin to notice what matters to you. You visit a friend's house and realize how much you appreciate natural light, or you stay in a hotel and can't help but get tantalized by its architectural charm. Keep a list of the things that you appreciate in every place you see - and prioritize them.As you see more and live in more, you would eventually zero in on the elements that make a better life and home.
Creating your dream home doesn't have to take a lot of money - and you sure shouldn't wait for "perfect" to really live
While there is not hurt in aiming to live in a mansion by the beach or fill your home with modern Italian furniture, creating a happy life and home with what you currently have isn't that complicated. It's all about getting creative and putting in genuine effort to make your current home one that you genuinely appreciate. Appreciate what you have - DIYing, grabbing some great deals, and painting walls are all good effort.
Home is who you share it with
Getting along with the person or people you share your home with is going to make a lot of difference for your life and home. There should be communication between you and your roommate, or your spouse and kids - keep conversations as calm as possible and avoid passive-aggressive notes. Involve them when considering design ideas to ensure that everybody's comfortable. If you have pets, don't forget to consider their needs so they would behave well and not tear the joint up. Have people come over for simple or grand celebrations; and if you live alone, learn how you can have a happy life and home that you don't have to seek out distractions.
You don't have to learn how to fix everything, but knowing what's "off" makes life easier
An organized life and home means paying attention to what's happening within - are the appliances working well, is the toilet constantly running? You don't need to be an electrician or a plumber but you should be able to tell when something's not right. Being familiar to your home's normal state will make you sensitive to catching when things are not quite right.
