Up to 20 percent of the U.S. population find themselves becoming more depressed as winter arrives. While it is not possible to completely remedy this with the steps listed below, it is possible to add a measure of cheer to one's daily routine by carefully cultivating an environment that supports creating your own unique path to joy.
One of the most magical aspects of modern winter holidays is the abundance of light. People decorate the exterior of their homes, bring trees and other greenery indoors to light, and wrap lights around banisters and mantles. All of these things will certainly help create a cheerful winter sanctuary but the need for abundant light in most areas of the country goes far beyond strings of colorful decorations
There are a number of ways to increase the lighting in your main entrance to offset the darker winter days.
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Studies have shown a link between specific scents and automatic emotional responses. There is no universally accepted good or bad smell which gives each person the opportunity to explore various scents and identify those that evoke feelings of happiness and comfort.
Once you have identified the scents that trigger feelings of comfort and joy, incorporate them into your entryway space. Add jars of potpourri, essential oil diffusers, place scented pinecones near the front door, or burn incense to help your chosen scent welcome you home.
Changing the design elements in your entryway is a quick way to reset your home for the new season. It gives homeowners an opportunity to introduce regular change that isn't overwhelming to their overall interior design.
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Creating a welcoming and cheerful entrance to your home is one of the best ways to transition from the hectic pace of the outside world and create a personal oasis and retreat. Many of the method described above can be combined together. For example, scented candles will add more light and an uplifting aroma. They can then be placed in color coordinating candle holders that match the theme of the season atop a console table placed near the front door.
Have a great season!