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- No potted plants: Green leaves breathe life into your home and purify the air (indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air) and have been known to reduce stress levels. Try potting a Prayer Plant, Kalanchoe, a Ponytail Palm or a Philodendron.
- Your only light source is on the ceiling: If you only use recessed pot lights (especially in the kitchen), you may not realize you really are living in the dark. Pot lights don’t allow the full amount of light to shine from the bulb, so vertical surfaces don’t get lit very well. Adding task lighting can help you to see what you are doing and add warmth to a space.
- Your bedroom is centered around the TV: It may seem relaxing, but zoning out while watching TV before bed can actually prevent you from falling asleep as easily as you should be.
- Your entryway is a dumping ground: Setting up a makeshift mudroom in the entryway may seem smart, but feng shui principles warn against a cluttered foyer.
- Your dining room is painted a cool blue: Some blue hues can feel icy instead of inviting and they have actually been found to be an appetite suppressant. If you are looking to lose weight that might be great but it sure doesn’t create a cozy and comfortable spot for Thanksgiving!
- Your curtains are too low: Drapes can be hung from the ceiling instead of the top of the window frame in order to create the illusion of more space while also allowing more feel good natural light in from the window.
- All of your accessories are solid colors: When choosing various home accessories, don’t be too matchy-matchy. This can create a dull and boring look which won’t keep you energized. Instead, opt for different colors and patterns which will liven up the space.