Home” is a word with a meaning far beyond “real estate address”. “Home” is a living space shaped far less by broad strokes of design and rather by the series of small decisions we make each day. “Home improvement” being a topic where one speaks primarily in relation to budget and construction blueprints, perhaps a more accurate “home improvement” can be judged by how it feels, and rather by how it can heal us after a bad day.
The Design Choice: Vanity to Durability
The oldest work of design we can control is the yard around our dwelling. For many years, a well-manicured lawn symbolized hard work. This meant a lot of watering and chemical maintenance. Nowadays, a landscape with character symbolizes resilience.
Think of the rising popularity of hardy grass species, such as tall fescue grass. To pick seed varieties with deep-root systems and inherent drought resistance is a deep philosophical stance. Such a choice relocates the meaning of curb appeal from being a pricey maintenance project to one of sustainability. You are opting for a system which thrives in an atmosphere of stability and patience rather than one of constant repair.
Such an uncomplicated, outdoor choice represents an indoor want with a goal of developing a life system which works for you rather than against you. Such a move is an investment in future comfort, which ensures that your outdoor structure is sound enough to hold up under life’s dramatic shifts in life, much in the same way your indoor configuration is formulated with an understanding of future family dynamic shifts. Such investments in sustainability will see you achieve a degree of comfort relative to a complete interior renovation.
Atmosphere is Not Accident: The Indoor Vibe
While the lawn creates an atmosphere outside, creating an atmosphere inside determines the interior atmosphere. As soon as you step inside, your mind starts taking inventory of all those subtle elements inside the interior design of a house, such as light, carpet touch, and above all, the smell.
Odors, whether pet related, culinary, or simply dampness, will make an otherwise beautifully designed space appear messy and antiquated, not to mention just plain disturbing. That is why modern thought on designing a dwelling space has moved far beyond simply masking odor with heavy scents.
Through using technology which removes such molecules, not only are we cleaning a room but restoring a natural, peaceful atmosphere in which a dwelling with a fresh scent smacks of a sense of order and tranquility. A scented dwelling will transform your dwelling into a haven, bringing a sense of recognition that the atmosphere achieved by cleaning is equally important to your original design plan.
The Rhythm of the Quiet Systems
The rhythms which govern a home which always appears to be in a “put together” manner is never a product of frantic deep cleaning. Such a state is a function of efficient Home Maintenance Systems which work in the background. Such systems have a rhythm of preventative maintenance. A good lawn grows with a rhythm of lawn mowing and watering, and a fresh atmosphere in your home is gained with a rhythm of efficient activity. It simply involves creating a rhythm where your tools and your cleaning things will be a part of your rhythm, thus not creating a messy pile-up of chores. Such convergence builds on an understanding of the relationship existing between comfort both indoors and outdoors. Such a homeowner acquiring low maintenance and drought-resistant turf will most definitely be one and the same individual with an interest in natural solutions for odor removal indoors. The luxury of a residence resides not in the architecture but in continuity. Where an interior design renovation project will definitely distinguish a style, a space where an individual feels good all of the time will be achieved with these smaller design decisions. As you make educated decisions in your grass type or in your carpeting technology, you establish a safe haven where you can really relax. Perhaps the most surprising factor in taking care of a residence is recognizing that it is these smaller decisions, which can make a dramatic difference in your experience of returning “home” each night.