How to make your house a home

We rounded up the best tips and tricks from our shared owners of how they made their house a home.

01. Bring the outdoors in

"I love the outdoors but unfortunately, my apartment doesn’t have a garden, so to brighten up my living space I’ve dotted lots of (low maintenance) plants in colourful pots across my apartment – in corners of the room and on window ledges. A bouquet of flowers also really helps brighten up the place!"

02. Be unique and upcycle 

"Don’t be afraid to put in some work. Find an old piece of furniture, sand it, paint it, UPCYCLE! It’s hugely rewarding and will deliver a unique look every time."

03. All about the shelfie

"Floating shelves can really help to make a house a home as well as provide a great space saver. You can showcase your favourite family and holiday snaps, add some flora and switch items about when the mood suits."

04. Greenery for harmony

"I love greenery, I have as many plants, flowers and leaves as possible in my home! Green is spiritually the colour of balance, and being in nature can give you a sense of harmony and freshness. My home is my happy place and lots of greenery relaxes me."

05. Statement pieces

"Unique, statement furniture can really add colour, or a bring a theme to life in a room without complete redecoration. It’s worth investing in a piece that you really love and dressing the room around it. The louder the colour, the better"