How Do You Want You're Home to Feel?

When you walk through your front door, how do you want to feel?

I’ve assumed that this question has been one that has been on more and more of people’s minds the past few weeks, considering the current situation that we’re in.  As millions of people have been called to #stayhome I imagine that they’re probably starting to look around and ask themselves, “does this even feel like home?” Maybe it did ten years ago (pre-kids) or maybe it’s just always been an after-thought.  Whatever it is, it is my desire as an interior designer for everyone to feel at home.

So when it comes to your space, how do you want to feel?  If you were to close your eyes right now and visually walk into the room…what would you see?  What colors come to mind?  What is the lighting like?  The mood?  Are there people there with you or is it quiet?  Close your eyes and consider these things.

When I close my eyes, the words: warmth, sunshine, community, culture, and color come to mind.  I see our family in a small home with a backyard, complete with a garden, a space for the kids to play, and a long wooden table where we would regularly host our neighbors for dinner.  Inside, the interior would be colorful and casual (though of course, beautifully styled).  People who came over would always leave feeling loved and welcomed.

Now, this is a far cry from what our current home feels like and that’s OKAY. It’s important to note, that the feel of our homes is going to change over the years, as we ourselves change. I don’t want to knock the apartment that we’ve lived in the past several years because to be honest, it was exactly what we needed. Years ago, when I was working through some hard stuff I remember praying to be able to move to a place that was quiet and surrounded by nature, a place where I could rest and heal. And that’s exactly what our home has been! Layered in soft neutrals, our home has been a place of healing for me and my family. And now, several years later, it’s time for something new.

So as you’re at home, I encourage you to take advantage of this time.  Take a look around and consider how you want your home to feel. After you’ve come up with a list of meaningful words and the beginnings of a vision, meditate on it, begin piecing together a vision board, and make the steps to see this vision to life.

Interior Design: Making Room for Peace | Photography: We Are Luke & Ashley