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Valentine's Day is
often one that splits opinion. You have those couples who lavish each
other with gifts and make a real day of it, whereas others refuse to be
drawn in by the "commercialisation" of the day.
Love it or hate
it, Valentine's Day is coming and for those sceptics out there, we're
suggesting you shed some love on your home this February 14th to make it
a place for you to love spending time with friends and family. From
securing competitive home insurance quotes from Swinton, to changing things up with the interior, here are our top tips for loving your home this Valentine's Day.
Zone your space
How
well are you using the space in your home? Are you really making the
most of what you have? Now's the time to re-evaluate how you're using
your space. Is your home an inviting space to have friends over and
socialise, or is it becoming too cramped with accessories and
knick-knacks? Sometimes a simple procedure like moving furniture in the
home can give a room a whole new and fresh feel.
Light it up
You
should have at least three points of light in major rooms such as the
living room. Adding this to the set up will make the room feel much
bigger and create a much better ambience.
Rotate your ornaments
Ornaments
are a great way to make a home your own by adding a touch of
personality to each room. But sometimes less is more. Try to avoid
having too many ornaments on show as this can make tables and shelves
seem cluttered and untidy. Consider using only a selection of ornaments
for different times of the year and rotate them. This can help to create
a new feel to your home without having to spend money purchasing new
items.
Add art
Art can really liven up a room
whether it's hanging on a wall, placed on a table or sitting on top of
the mantelpiece. Photographic prints are a great way to personalise the
space, or some modern art can go a long way by adding flashes of colour
helping to update tired looks in the home, with minimal changes.
Rearrange
Simply
by moving things around inside the home can totally change the ambience
in a room. With just a few touches you can create space you never
thought you had.
Indulge
Your home is your
sanctuary, so fall in love with it. Take time to unwind by relaxing in
your bath, light candles in the home to infuse your house with your
favourite scents and sit back and love the surroundings of your very own
home.
Keep it safe
When we love someone or
something, it's important that we keep it safe. The same applies to your
home. If you're continually updating your space, whether with new
technology or furniture, it's important to update your home and contents
insurance policy (or take a new one out). A cheap home insurance policy from Swinton is the perfect way to do this.
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