7 Simple Ways to Love Your Home on Valentine’s Day

Whether you consider yourself a homebody or you’re someone who is always on the go, it’s essential to love your home and make it feel like a sanctuary, so you feel more relaxed and at peace after a long day. With Valentine’s Day coming up, why not focus on the good and highlight the things that make you happy in your home?

We’re sharing a few simple tips and unique Valentine’s Day ideas for how to transform your living spaces to feel more loving, purposeful, and intentional.

Unique Valentine's Day Ideas for How to Love Your Home In Northern Nevada 

Make a spring-cleaning checklist

February is the perfect time to start thinking about how you can love your home more come springtime. To begin this process, give your house—inside and out—a good once over. Outside, you’ll likely find a few areas that need to be cleaned up after the winter season, such as fallen tree branches, deck debris, and hidden ice. You don’t have to start spring cleaning just yet, but you can use this time to make a checklist for what to focus on when it gets warmer.

Some of the items you can inspect inside your home include testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, replacing furnace filters, and scheduling an annual fireplace cleaning.

Donate unused items

If you find yourself having to move things around to accomplish a task in your home, you may be feeling overwhelmed or stressed, according to Association for Psychological Science research. So, as a unique Valentine’s Day idea, take a few moments to consider what you love most about your home and get rid of anything that doesn’t bring you joy.

Whether you start small or remove a few large boxes of clutter, you’re almost guaranteed to feel better. Decluttering can also be an excellent way to connect with your loved ones by taking a walk down memory lane or saying goodbye to hard-to-let-go-of items together.

Here’s a list of nonprofits in Northern Nevada that accept household items and donations:

• Denim Drive Reno Rodeo Foundation
• Goodwill
• SPCA Thrift Store
• Vincent’s Thrift Store
• The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center

Let the sunshine and bright colors inside

Did you know that natural light has been proven to provide excellent health benefits? During the day, try to open your curtains and windows to create a calming atmosphere. Not only will you love your home more, but you can save on energy costs and give back to the planet too. Another way to brighten up your home is to use home décor that evokes happiness. With a little yellow paint, decorative throw pillows, and sunlight, you can feel more at peace.

Say ‘Yes!’ to houseplants

Adding a few plants or fresh flowers to your space is such a simple and fun way to love your home more. There are also many health benefits to having indoor plants inside your home, including increased creativity, reduced stress, and improved air quality. If you don’t have a green thumb or you’re worried about having the time to water, don’t worry. Many easy-care houseplants are available that anyone can grow successfully—to name a few, aloe vera, sansevieria (snake plant), pothos, and ponytail palm.

Here's a list of local florists and nurseries to support this Valentine’s Day:

• Bumblebee Blooms Flower Boutique
• Helianthus Floral Design
• Moana Nursery
• Rail City Garden Center
• Sparks Florist

Make your bed, with love, every day

Crafting a cozy and visually pleasing space in your bedroom should be the top priority on your list for Valentine’s Day and every day. By taking a few minutes in the morning to tuck in your sheets and fluff up your pillows, you’re setting yourself up for more success. Having a relaxing bedroom environment can help you feel more motivated, organized, and well-rested.

Set the mood with a fresh scent

Fill your house with a scent that you love this Valentine’s Day by setting up a diffuser or a scented candle. Whether you choose a fruity, floral, or a more exotic scent, your mood will be uplifted. And if you’re feeling fancy, you can always add some linen mist to your freshly laundered sheets—nothing beats the smell of clean linens after a long day.

Dish up the love

Let’s face it, would Valentine’s Day be Valentine’s Day without a delicious meal? Whether you’re treating yourself or cooking dinner for your sweetheart, you’ll want to make sure to stock up on the necessary supplies and skills to cook a gourmet feast at home.

Or, if the kitchen isn’t your forte, you can always support one of your favorite restaurants or catering services. Either way, when there’s a home-cooked meal involved, you’re on the right track to having the most romantic Valentine’s Day at home.