Homespiration - How To Transform Your Home Into An Idyllic Living Setting

Give open-plan living a try

Very few new-build homes don’t have an open-plan area within them because of the scale of demand for this style of living amongst Brits. In general, people like to use their open-plan space as a kitchen-diner-living area. 

Would an open-plan layout better suit your home lifestyle? If so, see if you can remodel your Victorian terrace or semi-detached house to accommodate this highly functional setup. 

Only go open-plan if it will serve your practical needs, and ensure that it possesses the right atmosphere. To be in keeping with other open-plan layouts, it should also be bright, cosy and spacious, as well as feel nice and secluded.

Make up a window seat

Sometimes, you need a few moments alone somewhere in your house so that you can take a breather in your own personal space. 

Whereas in winter it might be sat on a comfy armchair next to a roaring hot fireplace, in summer, it could be curled up in a window with a good book or magazine.

Window seats are easily made up at bay windows because of the configuration of the window, or any window where there is space underneath it for a bench or old trunk will work similarly well. 

Put a padded base onto the bench or trunk, add a couple of cushions, and voila – the perfect window getaway.

Garden zoning

Hotels and caravan parks are due to reopen shortly, but we know that a lot of people will just be holidaying at home this summer.

If that’s your plan, you will be heavily reliant on your garden for the duration of your ‘Homecation’. If your garden is a decent size, you could split it into zones. For instance, have a zone solely for al fresco dining, and others for relaxing and unwinding at the end of the days. 

Eating out is a must on holiday and the weather has been pretty kind to us, so far, plus you’ll want an area to sun yourself and catch a tan to make it look like you’ve been abroad. To make it fun for the kids, the unwinding zone can be where you do some camping and sleep out.