10 things that make a house a home
1. Sleeping in your own bed 2. Family photos 3. Your own spot on the sofa 4. The memories made in the home 5. A fridge full of food 6. A bookshelf filled with your books 7. The smell of freshly cooked food 8. Freshly washed bed sheets 9. The location of the house 10. Natural light
Children's paintings, fridge magnets and shoes by the door are among the items which makes a house a home.
A study by Furniture Village of 2,000 homeowners has revealed what transforms a house into a home. Sleeping in your own bed topped the list, with 65 per cent of people saying that their bed made a house feel like their home.
A further 48 per cent said that having a dedicated 'space' on the sofa made them feel at ‘home’. Personal touches including children’s paintings on the wall (20 per cent), fridge magnets (19 per cent) and even shoes by the door (19 per cent) also help complete a place.
A further 48 per cent said that having a dedicated 'space' on the sofa made them feel at ‘home’. Personal touches including children’s paintings on the wall (20 per cent), fridge magnets (19 per cent) and even shoes by the door (19 per cent) also help complete a place.
'While bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens score highly as places for homely touches, having distinct spaces carefully designed for entertaining friends, connecting with family, and keeping tidy and organised all help people feel happy, comfortable and relaxed at home,' explains Furniture Village. 'Home has always been an important space, and that’s particularly true right now as so many of us are spending more time than ever in our homes.'