It’s officially the rainy season in the Philippines which means rain is expected any minute of any day. For some of us, the rainy season may impact our mood; you may feel down and tired from time to time. Rain can restrain your outdoor plans, but just because the weather forecast announces a rain shower, that doesn’t mean you have to cancel all the fun. When it’s pouring outside, wear your favorite sweater or wrap yourself in a fuzzy blanket and get cozy in your space!
Boost your serotonin and wash your blues away during gloomy weather by spending time at home! Here are some activities you can enjoy when it’s pouring outside.
You may also take this opportunity to rearrange your home and make it the most comfortable space for you! We listed down some tips that you can try to achieve a cozy home perfect for a rainy day!
1. Surround yourself with Good Lighting
Fill your home with warm lights. It’s not going to be sunny always, so make sure that when the sun goes down or hides from thick clouds, you should create clusters of illumination where you want focal conversation points to be. Make sure you have an abundance of light in your space!
For those who love to have a good book and a nice cup of hot choco on a rainy day, having a reading nook is paradise. Create your reading oasis with a comfortable seat, cushions, throw pillows, and perfect lighting. Add an ambient light, natural or recessed, then layer accent lighting and finish with task lighting.
Halsten | Modern Floor Lamp
Hallbjorn | Modern Shade Floor Lamp
Somerild | Modern Marble Base Floor Lamp
3. Make your Bedroom Comfortable
During rainy days, it’s best to stay in bed. Make yourself a bedroom that resembles a vacation retreat or a 5-star hotel room. Surround yourself with comfortable furnishings and items you love, and have some luxurious lights here and there.
Chandeliers with crystal and glass finishes provide a classic and lux ambiance.
Karlen | Modern LED Glass Chandelier
Orm | Modern Glass Chandelier
4. Supplement Your Workspace with Task Lights
Keep your productivity going even during the lazy rainy days when you have your workspace well-lit and organized. Supplement your ambient lighting with task lights such as table lamps and floor lamps.
Trude | Modern Floor Lamp
Asmund | Amber Glass Floor Lamp
6. Hang a Mirror
Double the amount of light in your space by having mirrors on your wall. Aside from being a decorative feature in your space, it also helps to bounce the lights off reflective surfaces.
Francois Mirror Large | 150cm x 50cm
Ilyse LED Backlit Mirror
Everyone wants to feel comfortable and good in their own space, and one way of having a feel-good home is by making sure it is well-illuminated. Make sure to have the right lights in the right places in your home. Here’s another tip for you, layer your lights by combining several lighting fixtures.
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