Imagine coming home after a long workday, being able to calm down and enjoying the comforts of home. You are already looking forward to this part of the day?
Perhaps you are a contemporary adherent of Greek´s philosopher Epicurus´ school of thought. Have you ever thought about that?
Epicurus´ statements are also reflected in our today´s life in the form of contemporary Epicureanism. In short, it is the concept of “small but nice” that applies to the circumstance mentioned before. In other words, it means enjoying a small pleasure in the immediacy without thinking about the consequences or a greater goal.
All the more reason to apply yourself to your leisure and your favourite activities. Besides that, the environment where you are spending your free time is an important aspect for being able to enjoy these calming moments to the fullest as well. It is not just about the company with whom you are spending this precious time, it is also about the design of the space where you are staying at. A well-organised home ensures inner peace and helps to keep a level head which is needed to recover well from a stressful day. Additionally, you will be able to enjoy your quality moments a lot more.
Taste, enjoyment and comfort, the trio for quality time for which you should put emphasis on creating well-arranged space at home. How to bring the trio to your home? Read on to get some inspiration.
Taste
You like inviting your friends for a calm get together and to spoil them with great delicacies? Food has always represented togetherness and conviviality. The preparation of more or less sophisticated dishes is a sharing activity, especially with family, but also with friends. For not being stressed out during this kind of quality moment it is important to have a clean, tidy and well-organised kitchen to have everything ready to hand. Organise your cooking utensils to make the most out of your space and to be able to enjoy your quality time at home.
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Clear working surfaces
Choose wall-mounted storage systems to hang tea towels and to store sponges, cleaning agents, kitchen tools or various spices. By having an organised, clean working surface all your kitchen utensils are ready to hand and there won´t be a frustrating lack of space to prepare your delicacies.
Tidy drawers
Opt for practical drawer organisers and storage boxes. This is an easy way how to keep all your kitchen items handy and by that you can prevent a total mess inside the cabinets.
Organised shelves
There are numerous options how to store your kitchen utensils. Use extendable shelves for creating some extra space and go for trolleys and baskets to have your most-used items always in sight. The range of practical storage products is enormous. Holders for pans, plate racks, dividers for your tableware, containers for food or spices. Choose the option that works best for you and your kitchen to ease your quality moments in the kitchen.
Tidy fridge
We all know that keeping a fridge or freezer organised can be tricky. But with the right containers and boxes you will see how simple you can bring organisation into your food storage. By having a clear overview of your food, you also prevent food from going bad less often.
Wine storage
Storing wine in a correct way can be halfway demanding. There are various factors to keep in account, for example, having the right temperature, as well as, a proper humidity. Storing your wine horizontally is not just a method how to maintain its quality, it is additionally an efficient way to store your wines for maximum space and easy access.
Enjoyment
Being able to enjoy your free time is in our today´s society which is unfortunately characterised by stress and hustle an important point to focus on. Prioritise enjoying your leisure time and do the activities you love and appreciate.
As mentioned before, the environment where you are spending your quality time at home is a significant aspect as well. Design your home in a way you feel good where you can escape from stress and hustle.
If you are more of an introvert person create a personal corner that represents your safe haven. It can be a reading corner, an atelier where you can let your creativity run free or a chill corner for watching movies.
On the other hand, if you are an extrovert person arrange your home for inviting your friends or family. Optimise areas at home which are good for get togethers, such as the dining room, kitchen or terrace. Take in mind to organise the utensils for big meetings in a space-saving and easily accessible way. This will help you to fully enjoy the quality time with your family and friends instead of wasting your time by looking for specific items.
Comfort
Especially, with comfort the trio of quality time at home is perfectly rounded off. We are mostly looking forward to coming home to feel comfortable, to calm down and to recharge our batteries again. The interior design is strongly connected with being able to feel comfortable. Even if we don´t always notice all details, we indirectly absorb the design of our environment. This is how the process of our well-being comes about. So, if you are (re-)designing different corners at home take decoration and the type of furniture in mind as well.
Cosy blankets, cushions or vases with good smelling flowers will spice up your home´s interior. To make individual corners more personal put up pictures of your friends, family and loved one. Plants at home entail several benefits. They do not just involve more comfort, they also reduce stress and anxiety. By placing them into natural baskets you will have a trendy decoration added to your space.
Is epicureanism for you?
Enjoying small moments of pleasure without feeling guilty does not prevent us from creating beautiful things or defending causes that are dear to us. For a time, it allows us to escape from our stressful everyday life and we gain serenity through short moments of unpremeditated happiness.
And you, what is the secret of your well-being?