My House, My Castle, My Place

What does your house say about you? Is it a designer home or a traditional homestead? People form opinions about you and your home within the first few minutes of entering, is yours saying what you want it to say or what you think it does?

The way your house is presented creates a statement about you and it should portray and reflect something about your own personal style. Your personal style will ultimately show in the items that you have selected to display. The ornaments, paintings, portraits or prints, wall hangings, rugs, flowers and those sorts of things, the personal touches will reflect the style, class and status of the person that you are. This is where choices can be made about whether or not it bothers you to let someone else make those decisions for you or whether you like to have things done your way! If you get in a decorator or designer, you need to communicate effectively to ensure your home is decorated in a manner that you can appreciate and enjoy. The décor and style in your home should create awareness and be a sign of the person that you are.

The country cottage look can sometimes have a cluttered appearance but it can also show a busy side to your nature. The minimalist clean look can show that you are never at home and you would rather be somewhere else. Old furnishings could mean that you are frugal or you are not worried about appearances. The tidiness and cleanliness also have an impact. Depending on your situation the state and condition of your home and furnishings will send a message about you. Pictures speak a thousand words and appearances can make a difference. Houses with children in them have a unique feel and they need to be set up in a more functional manner, the same rule applies for homes with students and people who have an office or working area.

People who like cooking generally have nice functional kitchens. They appreciate decent benches and generous storage facilities. They like a kitchen they can be creative in and the space to entertain their guests is important for them as well. Artists appreciate natural lighting to paint and space to display the work that they have created. Because we all have our own uniqueness, different hobbies and likes, we will find homes that will suit our needs or will be appeal to us for different reasons.

The details are what it is all about. Real estate agents see many houses and they are the experts if you like, for judging your house. They form opinions about its value in several terms, the bricks or material value and the appeal and market place value. You could ask them about your house and what impressions they have formed about the type of person you are. A word of caution here, don't ask if you can't handle hearing the truth because real estate people are generally outward going, professional, quick witted and honest types of people who don't mind sharing their thoughts especially if you asked for it.