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Make your home beautiful

Make your home beautiful

Date: 2014-07-25
Its as easy as 1-2-3

Most of us have watched those cruel home make-over shows at one time or another. You know the type, where a hyperactive bunch of designers and tradesman bombard their way into an 'unsuspecting' civilian's home, with only an hour to complete a WOW transformation.

The magic designer snatches up a few old cushions, whips up the rug, and hey presto, the whole house is a wonderful palace. Don't we all wish that our tired houses could be awoken with such hasty and invigorating fervour?

I'm not promising to make your home your dream mansion, but by following the simple steps below you can bring beauty into your house.

1. Declutter - This step sounds so exhausting, but believe me, it's worth it. Pick a room to start on, and attack it with a pair of rubber              gloves and a bin bag. Use 'time since last used' as your rule of thumb, if it's been three years since you last used it, chances are its        rubbish.

2. Love your bedroom - When leaving the house for the day it's easy to just fling the duvet over the bed and open the blinds. Try to make       your bedroom an inviting haven, a paradise to relax in after a hard day. Begin by buying a few lush cushions and a luxurious throw for       your bed. Frame some photos of the two of you, and place a few items that symbolise your togetherness.

3. Fill your home with flowers and plants - Don't wait for a special someone to buy you flowers, buy a few bunches from a flower stall or       local supermarket and place in your living room, hallway and kitchen. Studies of the benefits of flowers have proven that the presence       of them decreases depression, enriches memory and increases social contact. Place a few single stems from your bouquet around       the house for an added touch.

By following the steps above you should find your house is a more beautiful, relaxing place to be. Remember that your home should be a safe, warm place for you to rest and recuperate at the end of a day. Put on a CD, invite a friend over, and truly enjoy your own space.