From decluttering to rearranging, from bringing in nature to adding personality, there are many ways that you can make your home feel more welcoming. Sometimes it’s the smallest of gripes that can leave us feeling unsatisfied or subconsciously frazzled, so checking in on how your home makes you feel can completely change your mood.

Stuck for where to start? Our room-by-room guide to making your home happier will help get your creative juices flowing.

Your living room is one of the most-used areas of your home. It’s where you’ll gather as a family, spend time unwinding with a book or watching TV, and it also acts as an entertaining space. Creating somewhere that oozes a comforting ambience is vital.

To achieve this kind of mood, there are a number of things you can look at. Focus on layout and try to bring your sofa and accent chairs around a central coffee table. This will help with the flow of conversation, creating a more sociable space.

Lighting is also key to creating a space that makes you feel at home. There are three types you need to consider – ambient lighting comes from your main ceiling fixture, task lighting is used for lighting direct areas, and accent lighting creates something with more feeling. You should use all three to create a successful design scheme.

Don’t forget to also include lots of personal touches in this area. Wall art and decor will bring your personality to the space, in turn making it an enjoyable place to hang out.

Considering that the kitchen is the most functional area of your home, it can be hard to put your personal stamp on the space. However, the first step to a happier kitchen is to get organised. Arranging your cupboards so that the most used items are the front will make cooking and cleaning easier, avoiding unnecessary mess that needs to be tidied up later on. Our range from The Home Edit will help you fulfill all your organisational needs.

Adding open shelving will also help you to add colour and texture to the room, acting as an excuse to purchase fun and colourful tableware items that can be displayed in their own right. Remember, just because it’s for cooking, it doesn’t mean it can’t be playful too.

If you can’t get to the bar, bring the bar to you! Your dining room is the ideal place to set up a home bar situation, popping in a glamorous bar cart or cabinet to store your favourite tipples and glassware. It’s these additions to your home that elevate it into somewhere you love to spend time with your friends and family.

Think about how you can make dinnertime special by having different options of plates, bowls and glasses that you can mix and match over time. Even upgrading your cutlery could make all the difference. Changes in these areas can besatisfying and will help you to feel visually fulfilled. After all, who needs to head to a restaurant when you can set the scene at home instead? 

Your home office should be a place that’s practical, productive and inspiring. Paper and pens all over the place will never be a good look and a mess can distract from the real tasks at hand. Get started by organising your desk with some statement desk accessories and storage, popping anything non-essential out of sight. Task lighting is also important here; it will help you to focus and brighten the room on any darker days. 

With the sensible improvements out of the way, it’s time to think about colours and textures. Your office should be energizing to look at so personal touches are important. Artwork and decorative objects will help it become an enjoyable place to be in. For a final touch, add plants and flowers to the space, both of which are proven to lift your mood. 

Bedrooms should be a place to relax, unwind and reset for the new day ahead. Work some magic on yours by concentrating on the area where you rest your head. High-quality bed linen in breathable materials such as cotton or linen will treat you to a better night’s sleep, helping you to wake up on the right side of the bed. 

Your bedside table should be a simple area. Style yours with a table lamp, some books or magazines for nighttime reading and a small succulent plant for a little extra greenery. Leave your phone downstairs in the evening to avoid unnecessary staring at screens before you sleep or immediately after waking up.

Often the bathroom can be the only place where you can gather your thoughts and spend a little time on your own, so creating a restorative vibe is essential. Reflect on the items and objects that make you feel at your most calm and incorporate them in any way you can. That might be your favourite candle, organisation for your toiletries, or some of your favourite pieces of art.

Try to give your bathroom the feel of a spa. Invest in good quality towels that are kind to your skin, and develop a morning and evening routine that helps to bring a sense of structure to your life. It’s not always about ‘stuff’ when it comes to making your home happier. Hanging plants around a window space will maximise your natural light and also help to bring some greenery into this functional area of your home.