{"id":10971,"date":"2020-05-04T14:02:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T13:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cotswoldco.com\/blog\/?p=10971"},"modified":"2022-03-25T14:07:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T14:07:42","slug":"how-to-create-a-happier-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/home-inspiration\/how-to-create-a-happier-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a happier&nbsp;home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We spoke to Jen from the beautiful Instagram account, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/crack_the_shutters\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crack_the_shutters<\/a>, who has shared her ideas for updating your home with accessories and easy decor changes to create a happier home. During times like these, perhaps more than ever, it really is the smallest things that can matter the most and make the biggest difference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/coffee-tables\/clover-coffee-table-grey-linen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10331 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Living-Room-4509458.jpg?resize=391%2C521&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"living-room-4509458\" width=\"391\" height=\"521\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/coffee-tables\/clover-coffee-table-grey-linen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Clover Buttoned Coffee Table<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It goes without saying that we are living through some pretty challenging times, with a significant amount of stress and worry affecting us all in some way. We are all spending the vast majority of time indoors\u00a0and it is now more important than ever that\u00a0our homes help to lift our mood and make us feel more positive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The impact that d\u00e9cor and furnishings can have on your mood is indisputable and for me, there are a few key aspects that always serve to make me feel more positive.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"1-soft-furnishings\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">#1 Soft Furnishings<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/bedding\/throws\/martha-pom-pom-throw-blush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10326 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Martha-PomPom-Throw-9114704.jpg?resize=400%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"martha-pompom-throw-9114704\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\"&nbsp;\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/bedding\/throws\/martha-pom-pom-throw-blush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Martha Pom Pom Throw<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Soft furnishings, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/soft-furnishings\/rugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rugs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/bedding\/throws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">throws<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/soft-furnishings\/cushions-and-throws\/cushions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cushions<\/a> play a vital role in making a house feel like a home. They add texture, pattern and interest to a space and provide an element of cosiness that in turn, evokes a feeling of security and relaxation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Adding a chunky throw &#8211; like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/bedding\/throws\/martha-pom-pom-throw-blush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Martha Pom Pom in Blush Pink<\/a> &#8211; to a sofa whilst enjoying a Netflix binge or a textured rug to sink your bare feet into when climbing into bed can add that feeling of comfort and warmth we all need to lift our mood.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-soft-lighting\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">#2 Soft Lighting<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/alba-table-lamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10332 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96146200_231499148176743_2839831143163113221_n-768x768-5374464.jpg?resize=468%2C468&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"96146200_231499148176743_2839831143163113221_n-768x768-5374464\" width=\"468\" height=\"468\"&nbsp;\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/alba-table-lamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Alba Lamp<\/a> | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/peartreecottagelife\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">peartreecottagelife<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Having the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lighting<\/a> in a home is key to creating an uplifting space. Our home has lamps in pretty much every corner\u00a0and creates far softer and\u00a0cosier\u00a0lighting than having the main light on. Having a good mix of floor lamps and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/lighting\/lamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">table lamps<\/a> allows for different heights and aspects of a room to be lit and gives a sense of warmth and calm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A single intense light source can be very harsh and definitely does not promote the relaxation we all need right now!\u00a0Opt for low wattage bulbs to give the inviting warm glow that every room needs.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"3-using-colour\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">#3 Using Colour<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10333 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/94457590_256379818842476_1041613470963185289_n-5323446.jpg?resize=464%2C504&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"94457590_256379818842476_1041613470963185289_n-5323446\" width=\"464\" height=\"504\"&nbsp;\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Living Room<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The effect of colour on our moods is well researched and extends far beyond our homes and d\u00e9cor. Employing the use of particular colours and tones in d\u00e9cor and furnishings can have a significant impact on feelings of wellbeing and positivity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pastel shades have been consistently popular throughout recent years and evoke a clean, spring-like feeling that can brighten a room and simultaneously lift a mood. New colour trends for 2020 continue to focus on pastels, but with added warmth and earthy undertones that help you to feel more connected to nature and have a very calming effect.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This year also sees a shift away from colder colours such as cool greys and blues towards warm neutrals and organic tones \u2013 again adding warmth and positivity to a space. Colour\u00a0can be added to a home not only through paint and d\u00e9cor\u00a0but also\u00a0through soft furnishings, floral touches and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">accessories.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"4-organised-spaces-organised-minds\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">#4 Organised Spaces = Organised Minds<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/extra-large-lined-wicker-basket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10327 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Basket-2-9250120.jpg?resize=428%2C571&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"basket-2-9250120\" width=\"428\" height=\"571\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/extra-large-lined-wicker-basket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Large Lined Wicker Basket<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It goes without saying that in order to feel positive and upbeat you need to minimise the stress that you\u2019re feeling. Personally, when my home is organised and tidy my levels of stress reduce. I love nothing more than everything being in its right place and having plenty of storage solutions is the key to this. I love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">large wicker baskets<\/a> for versatile storage \u2013 not only do they look great but they are so useful for all of those cushions and throws (or kids&#8217; toys if you\u2019re like me!)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/rope-handled-carrying-basket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10328 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Basket-7147434.jpg?resize=390%2C520&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"basket-7147434\" width=\"390\" height=\"520\"&nbsp;\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/baskets\/rope-handled-carrying-basket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rope Handled Basket<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Again the use of wicker for storage adds an earthy element to a space, providing texture and interest to your storage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Larger storage solutions are also important and for me, you can\u2019t beat a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/bookcases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beautiful bookcase<\/a> \u2013 perfect to store and display books that are an essential to any home but also provide plenty of shelves for styling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/bookcases\/burford-grand-bookcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10329 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cotswoldco.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Burford-Bookcase-8178386.jpg?resize=441%2C588&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"burford-bookcase-8178386\" width=\"441\" height=\"588\"&nbsp;\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/bookcases\/burford-grand-bookcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/living-room-furniture\/bookcases\/grand-bookcases\/burford-warm-white-grand-bookcase\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burford Ivory Grand Bookcase<\/span><\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Is there any better way to lift your mood than having a good faff with a shelf display?!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A big thank you to Jen for sharing her tips on how to create a happier home. Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cotswoldco.com<\/a> to view our beautiful range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldco.com\/accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home accessories<\/a> if you&#8217;ve been inspired to make a few updates of your own!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We spoke to Jen from the beautiful Instagram account, crack_the_shutters, who has shared her ideas for updating your&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":10974,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,28],"tags":[],"coauthors":[32],"class_list":{"0":"post-10971","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-home-inspiration","8":"category-how-to"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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