What makes a house a home?

A dog.

Lots of books for me and not clinically spartan.
I have a dear friend, also sister in law and I never feel truly comfortable as both are very houseproud and I’m glad to get back to my ‘eclectic’ surroundings.

A loving companion

A wife!

A fire place or stove. Books. Comfy sofa and a rug. The sound of loved ones in the garden.

Time.

Television, knitting, books, comfy sofa, photos on wall, Scentsy oil burner, a pile of magazines.

My beautiful rescue Yorkshire terrier made my house a home. He made sure that it was a cleaner home too as he insisted, through various means , that I mop most of the hard floors at least twice a day. I would gladly take up my mop again to have him back as the house seems so dull and empty without him .

SummerJ



SummerJ

Home is where the WIFI connects automatically...

I think, as a visitor, the 'homeliness' comes from the people who live there making you feel welcome and comfortable. So if I have to avoid pet hair or move stuff to sit down, then I don't feel welcome. If no-one offers refreshment, or whips my cup away before I've finished, or tuts at my biscuit crumbs on the floor, then I don't feel at home.
I like a house that feels lived in, family photos on the mantelpiece, books/magazines lying on a table but not covering it, children's toys in one corner but not all over the floor.

Warmth and a welcome.
But actually Kittylester says it best, and another way of saying it is home is where the heart is.

Home is that place that gives your heart a little lift every time you turn the corner and see it after you've been out.

Our house is untidy but clean,and i always love coming back to it.
So thats what makes it homely for me.
First thing i do is put the kettle on and get cosy.

Wherever my husband is, is home to me

A home is a home if the person living in it thinks it is, whatever it's like.

My little cat who has been my saviour over lockdowns then illness. My books. My music. Visits from GC. Safe here!

A place where friends and family feel relaxed. I agree tea on tap, biscuits in the tin. No one fussing over things. Dogs if required. Love me love my dogs.

Home is where the WIFI connects automatically...

I like clean and reasonably tidy. In other people’s houses I like it warm but not too hot, books, pictures and comfy chairs. I’m not keen on pale carpets and furnishings which make me feel on edge, however stylish they may be. And I hate having to take my shoes off in case I’ve got holes in my socks or tights.

kittylester. says it all

I like it warm, peaceful and having my dog as company. When my last one died I said that was it no more, I lasted 4 months before I rescued another. Living alone the companionship I have with a pet is great, it nice to have something else in the house. I keep my house and dog clean so no dog whiffs in my home and I would know as my friends promised that they would tell me. I also like lit candles in summer or a fire burning on colder nights as it makes it feel cosy.

Family, fun and laughter.

Love, comfort and cleanliness and knowing that the people living there are welcoming. I have always been complimented on these qualities.

My house smells doggy! Oh well ??‍♀️

the people and animals in it of course!