Some people prefer the way their house or apartment looks rather than how convenient it is to live in. They prefer that their place is immaculate and showy rather than comfortable. You know the type of house I mean, the type where the sofa is designer and usually white or cream, and totally uncomfortable.
Houses are meant to be lived in, to live your everyday life in, and as such you cannot expect it to be perfect all the time. A happy home is usually a slightly messy home, especially if there are kids involved, and a little mess never hurt anybody, as long as it is kept clean.
How many times have I seen beds with so many throws and ornate cushions that it must take half an hour every day just to get the bed ready to climb in? How many times have I seen kitchens which are beautifully designed with the latest expensive Italian gadgets and French cookware, which are never actually used for cooking as the owner does not want to get it dirty?
Homes are for living, not for looking at. While many people will admire such a home they would never want to actually live in it.
My house may not be the epitome of designer chic or one which would appear in a lifestyle magazine, but it suits me and what is more I can chill out and be comfortable in it.
