They say that a house does not make a home. Everyone may agree, but what they sometimes miss or choose not to articulate for the fear of sounding materialistic or worldly is that the way your house looks can help turn that particular space into your own home. Believe it or not: what you put in display, how you decorate and how you arrange your furniture are some practical things that can actually affect the mood of your home. To put the theory into test, try the following simple tips that would put your house into ‘happy mode’. There’s no harm in trying, after all.

1. Play with colors and styles and prints. Do not be afraid to be as creative as you can when it comes to your upholstery, curtains and other easily tangible things. Choose a particular month-long theme and base the colors and designs on this theme.

2. Let the sunshine in. Open windows let in adequate light and the cool breeze as well. It’s always nice to find yourself in a clean, well-lit place.

3. Keep your house clean and fragrant. Decorate with plants and flowers for a more natural and fresh feeling.

4. Music. Music always has the power to set a particular mood. Find the perfect one for the perfect moment and you’ll never go wrong.