How To Make Your Home Practical and Beautiful

Everyone has some ideal development concepts for a home they would love to design. 

Aside from aesthetics, though, there are some hidden away details you need to think about. Sure having a beautiful house is such a joy, but if it is also a constant burden to maintain due to leaks, ventilation issues, or high maintenance garden items, it's never going to feel like a proper home.

When designing your home, especially if you are starting from scratch, you can integrate the practical items into the design. Hiding vents while keeping them unobstructed, proper insulation, landscaping your garden, so it has adequate drainage; ALL of these things are possible while creating a beautiful home that works in your favor.

To find out more, keep reading! It won't be a complete list, but it'll be a start. 

Ventilation and How to Conceal It 

No matter what, having ventilation in your home is essential. It keeps fresh air coming into the home; it takes stuffy air away and prevents damp/condensation build-up. It keeps your house fresh and free of odors and can keep the moisture away, which can help to prevent mold growth. 

However, ventilation ports can be a bit of an eyesore. You can't just hide behind a closet or basket as they need to be open to the air. 

You can disguise them, though, with a bit of clever painting to make them blend into the wall better. Even better, there are vent covers you can purchase to make it look more decorative. Get one in the right shape and size for your house vents, and then bring it up to your preferred aesthetic standards.

Garden Drainage 

For this one, you may want to consult with a landscaper. But if you have a garden attached to your dream home, garden drainage is of the utmost importance. 

Having good water drainage in the garden will prevent your lawn and flowerbeds from getting soaked to flooded, and additionally, it prevents water damage both in and outside your home.

Better still, much like vent covers, there are ways you can hide the drains to keep up appearances. Consult with different landscapers about what you need for your specific garden and how you can cover it. 

Floor Layout to Hide Cables

Once you know where you are putting all of your electrical appliances and where you will be running the cables, it's time to place furniture to hide the unsightly wires strategically. Wardrobes and TV cabinets are clear choices, but if you need something in a guest bedroom or the hallway, you need to be creative. A shoe rack or solid bedside table can be a lifesaver for hiding exposed cables. 

It would also be worth investing in some cable ties or covers that keep your wires neat and tidy, making them that much easier to disguise. 

Put the electrical equipment in first and then work around it. There are only so many plug sockets in your home, so you need to use them wisely and be able to decorate around them.

To Conclude 

This list is by no means everything you need to think about, but it is a good start. 

Your dream home is achievable and nailing the aesthetic is simple if you can get a little creative. You don't have to go all out and pay thousands of dollars to keep your house beautiful and working with you, not against you.

So what are you waiting for? Get started today.