On making it home

I’ve been thinking a lot about what actually makes a space feel like home. Although our apartment houses all of our belongings, it took a while for it to actually feel like our place. Perhaps it just takes time, or maybe your apartment or house must actually reflect your interests and style to really feel like your own.

For me, our apartment felt much more “homey” once it was semi-decorated and stocked with our favorite foods. One of the first things we did on moving day was hang curtains in every room, which immediately gave the place a more cozy feel. Within the next few days, we hung at least a few pieces of wall art.

I’ve often visited others’ homes and noticed they don’t have any window coverings or wall art at all, which, to me, makes a place feel stark and cold.

What’s the first thing you did to make your place feel like home?