If there’s any place on earth that you want your family to want to be, it should be within the walls of your own home. However, many homes lack that welcoming, peaceful feeling that can make a space feel comfortable to all who enter. So whether you’ve found that certain family members are less inclined to want to be in your family home or you’re just wanting to make your space a place where everyone wants to spend more time, here are three ways to make your home more comfortable for your family. 

Get Rid Of Bad Smells

Before you can begin making changes that will bring in a more welcoming and comfortable vibe, you first want to make sure that you’re eliminating anything that might cause someone to want to stay out of your home. 

For many people, one of the biggest turn-offs for a space is a bad smell. Unpleasant smells can come from any number of sources, from your air conditioner to your kitchen and even the people or pets in your home. 

To address these issues, try to determine where any foul smells are coming from and then do your best to either get rid of them or counteract them. And to err on the safe side, Adrienne Breaux, a contributor to Apartment Therapy, suggests that you actively work to make your home smell good by using scents that everyone finds appealing throughout your space. This could include things like fragrant plants and other natural scents.

Invest In The Right Furniture

If it’s hard for people to feel physically comfortable in your home, it’s going to be even harder for them to feel mentally or emotionally comfortable there. 

Because of this, it’s important that you invest in pieces of furniture that your family members and friends will enjoy sitting on or using. For example, Laura Gaskill, a contributor to Houzz.com, advises that you look for a couch with soft yet supportive cushions. And as for selling options, make sure there’s enough to go around for everyone to have a comfortable seat. 

Install Softer Lights

Something that can make any home feel cold is harsh lighting. But luckily, this is a relatively easy problem to fix. 

According to Ayn-Monique Klahre, a contributor to Real Simple, installing softer lights can be done by using lamps or other smaller lighting options as opposed to bright overhead lights. So if your home currently doesn’t have many lamps or softer lighting options, you might want to consider bringing something like this into your home. 

If you’re ready to take your home up a notch in terms of comfort, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you do just this.