Majority name bed as priority for ‘making a house a home’, poll claims
Respondents also found a stocked fridge important
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Your support makes all the difference.Family photos, fresh bed sheets and a well-stocked fridge are among the things which most help a house feel homely, according to a poll.
Homeowners were asked what makes a house a home. The priority for 65 per cent of respondents was having their own bed.
Personal touches including children’s paintings on the wall, fridge magnets and having shoes by the door also made respondents feel "at home".
A spokesperson from Furniture Village, which commissioned the survey, said: “This fascinating study confirms that it’s a combination of favourite pieces of furniture along with all those familiar little touches that make a house a home."
“We can also see that while bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens score highly as places for homely touches, having distinct spaces carefully designed for entertaining friends, connecting with family, and keeping tidy and organised all help people feel happy, comfortable and relaxed at home.”
The poll also found the living room was the most important room in making a house feel homely, followed by the main bedroom and the kitchen.
Decorating was thought important by 53 per cent, although 79 per cent admitted they felt they would always have outstanding decor jobs to do.
One-third also felt accessories had an influence, while 44 per cent said furniture was more important.
It was also found that more than one-tenth of adults polled bought home accessories as often as once a month, and on average homeowners redecorated a room every five years.
Furniture Village’s spokesperson added: “Home has always been an important space, and that’s particularly true right now as so many of us are spending more time than ever in our homes.
“This research clearly shows the importance of taking time to make the space feel homely and inviting for all the family."
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