India is going through a more severe wave of COVID pandemic, and the medical system is at its breaking point. Plus, the vaccines are in short supply, so lockdowns and curfews are back in the states and cities that are seeing a massive surge in infection number. If you are from one such city, staying indoors is not only safe but also helpful for the country.
2021 started on a good note, so many people started making plans for the summers. Now that we are back at home, it can be heartbreaking, especially for families with little children who have been cooped up at home for more than a year now. So, to help you out, here are 7 ways to turn your home into a perfect retreat for lockdown. It doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive; it can be as simple as rearranging your furniture for a fresh look.
The first thing you can take up this summer is gardening. You don’t always need a garden or empty field for that; you can have a garden even if you stay in a small room! If you have never done gardening before, then start with something very easy to maintain like succulents. Some of them are small and can be kept even by your bedside and don’t need much maintenance. For those with a green finger, a hanging herb garden or kitchen garden is a great option.
The next thing is for the mothers with children in the family. Taking care of everyone, especially energetic children stuck at home can be a daunting task; so, you need to have a quiet moment by yourself every day to recharge your mental strength. A cosy corner will do
just that for you. Throw in a comfortable sitting arrangement, a book or two if you love reading, or just spend a quiet hour by yourself listening to music
If you want to engage your children and have a new hobby, you can take up painting. With so many YouTube channels teaching how to paint, you will have fun creating your masterpieces. If you are not that artistically inclined and still want to paint, then buy paint by
number kit available online. It comes with a brush set as well as oil paints; all you have to do is fill in the painting with corresponding coloured numbers. Frame it and proudly display your painting.
As said before, rearranging the furniture in your room can help you fight boredom as well as refresh your mind. Take inspiration from interior decoration magazines or Pinterest and revamp your home. Buy DIY decals available online and transform your walls into a
picturesque one. Or with your children, create your DIY décor items using old bottles and jars you have at home.
If revamping your whole home is a tedious job, try just renovating your bathroom. Get some cute bathroom sets, keep a succulent in the windowsill or on the bathroom shelf, hang a new shower curtain, etc. If you have a bathtub, keep a stool beside it and stock it with your favourite scented candles, a book and take a long soak to throw away the stress.
Keeping yourself busy is the best way to counter the lockdown depression. One way to do that is to clean every nook and corner of your home. If you have no idea how to do that, watch the Marie Kondo method online and declutter your home.
Not everyone is free to follow these; some have to work from home. For those, make sure you make a space in your home that is not to be disturbed during working hours. Make it cosy by keeping your favourite picture and don’t forget to add a cushion on the chair for back support. Better still, invest in a good office chair!
