Looking to enhance your home’s aesthetic and functionality? This guide highlights five essential upgrades that can immediately transform your living space.
Upgrading Your Home
These simple upgrades significantly enhance the apartment’s appearance and functionality.
Signature Scent
One of the first things someone says when they walk into a place is, “it smells good in here.” Scent is the first thing people notice even before they start looking around, so one of the easiest ways to elevate a space is having a signature scent. This can be candles, incense, room sprays, or even oil diffusers. Diffusers and candles are recommended. If there is a pet, it’s important to make sure to get candles that are non-toxic for animals.
Just like there is a go-to fragrance that is worn all the time, a home needs to have a signature fragrance as well. One of the favorite colognes is tobacco vanilla. An essential oil version can be found for a diffuser. Sometimes some tall scent is rotated in, depending on the vibe that is being aimed for. For candles, there don’t need to be hundreds of candles, just a few well-placed ones; one in the bedroom, one in the bathroom, one in the living room, and that should be enough to set the tone. Before spending hundreds of dollars on candles because they can get really expensive, check out a local HomeGoods. HomeGoods has a lot of candles for an affordable price. It is even possible to find tobacco vanilla candles. As far as essential oils are concerned, most of them are grabbed from Amazon.
Lighting
Overhead lights can feel harsh, so opting for lamps and warm lighting is better for creating a cozy vibe. You don’t need to purchase everything at once; gradually building your lighting setup is affordable. Consider smart bulbs from Goie, as they are reliable and allow for dimming and color changes. For lamps, check out Ikea for great options, or explore Amazon and Urban Outfitters for unique and colorful pieces. The right lighting can really transform a space from disheveled to intentional.
Art and Coffee Table Books
Statement art and coffee table books are a must. They give a space an identity. They tell a story. It doesn’t have to be all put together. It doesn’t have to be a full gallery wall. One bold print, a couple of dope pieces here and there will transform a space. Coffee table books are a great space filler. They can be placed on shelves, in an office, on a media center, in a living room, and of course on a coffee table. They can also be placed in a kitchen. Art can reflect creativity. Art and books should speak for themselves. When someone walks in, they should get a feel of who you are without even saying a word.
Greenery
Bringing life into a space with greenery is important. Plants, even just one or two, can change the entire energy of a room. They break up decor, they add color, and they keep things feeling really fresh. Start small if necessary. Get a low-maintenance plant, a ZZ plant, a snake plant, a rubber plant, something that doesn’t need a lot of light, something that doesn’t need a lot of maintenance. If those things are being killed, then it’s acceptable to get a faux plant. It’s okay. The majority of plants are real, but there are a couple of faux plants in the house. Some textures and some designs make pots look a little unique, adding an extra flare to the plants.
Quality Bedding
One of the most slept on ways to elevate a home is quality bedding. There’s nothing like climbing into a well-made bed with crisp sheets. The bed takes up the majority of the real estate in the room, so it needs a look and feel luxurious. It’s not necessary to spend crazy money either. Start with a solid set of sheets, a duvet cover, a duvet insert, maybe a throw blanket with some texture, maybe a duvet with some texture. There are so many different places where you can get good bedding from. Having a nice plush luxurious feeling bed completely changes the way you feel about winding down at night. When the bed is seen, it’s desirable to just flop on it. Even if there is a small space, good bedding makes it feel like you’re at a retreat.
Final Thoughts
Elevating a home is not about how much money you spend, it’s about intention. These five Essentials can make anyone more excited to be home, to host, and honestly even to clean up. It is not necessary to grab everything at once. Start with something that speaks to you, and build from there. That’s how all the best spaces come together.
