Creating Emotional Comfort in a New Home

Creating emotional comfort in a new home isn’t talked about enough. Most designers and decorators will talk all day about the aesthetic comfort of designing a new space. However, from gathering familiar items to arranging furniture, you can feel more at peace, calm, and serene.

Make Space for What You Need

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While a lot of focus is placed on aesthetically settling in, and it is powerful, there is a need to also emotionally settle in. Hiring removal companies to bring your treasured items from your past home is a convenience that seems simple yet will help you feel more at home in a new space. Of course, making space for your things is a must. Cleaning, decluttering, and even rearranging furniture might be necessary, so make sure you are prepared to get stuck in!

Gather Familiar Items

Everyone has things that mean something to them. From holiday knick-knacks to treasured gifts, there are always items that bring back magical memories and provide a feeling of warmth. Sentimental items are powerful at making you feel wanted and at home, and surrounding yourself with these is a powerful way to ease the transition into a new space or when moving between properties. So, dig out what you love and start thinking about where you can put them.

Creating Emotional Comfort for the Senses

A UK survey found that 60% of adults feel anxiety, even at home. No one should feel like this when trying to feel at peace in a warm and comfortable space that should feel like protection. To create and enjoy your own space, there are a few treats for smell, sound, and feel you can try:

• Light your favourite candles that surround you with the aromas of home and comfort.
• Spend time outside to try to listen for sounds that remind you of your previous house.
• Surround yourself with the fabrics and textures that help you feel at peace.

Arrange Furniture in a Familiar Way

It’s easy to get set in your ways, and for some people, familiarity is the ultimate source of comfort, especially if you experience conditions such as autism. Many people make drastic changes when decorating, but some also decorate in a similar way as before, just updated. The same is true for furniture. A familiar arrangement can make it easier to navigate a home. However, there is also some comfort and peace in making a place feel like a previous house.

Keep Up Support Routines

A house isn’t really a home until you feel at peace. Moving to a new place can remove you from the things you are used to, which can be a source of great distress for some people. Because of this, you might need to find comfort from various sources, such as keeping up routines. Routine can ground you and help you settle into a new space. Chores, getting and going to bed, and even calling loved ones on the phone will make the transition into a new home more tolerable.

Summary

Making space for the treasured items you love will help with emotional comfort in a new house. You can also feel more at peace with familiar smells, sounds, and feelings. However, don’t overlook the power of routine when settling in, even if it is keeping up with chores and calling relatives.