For most of us, our homes are the centre of our worlds. They’re where we eat, where we sleep, and nowadays for many of us, where we work. How we feel at home is a major part of how we feel throughout life in general.
And while not everyone can have their absolute, ultimate, out-of-this-world dream house, there are tons of gadgets on hand that can help elevate your life at home.
From tiny gadgets to larger furniture, here’s a collection of some cool gadgets that will brighten up your life at home - morning, noon, and night!
1. Sunrise alarm clock
The way we wake up can often determine a lot about how the rest of our day goes. Get off to the right start with a sunrise alarm clock.
These clocks are designed to mimic the rising sun and gently wake you from your slumber. Once you try one, you’ll never be able to go back to the screeching tones of a phone alarm. These clocks gently wake you up and have you starting your day feeling in tune with the natural rhythm of the day.
2. Standing desk
These days, standing desks are all the rage, both in the office and at home. Standing desks bring ingenuity into the way we work by being adjustable in their height and allowing us to move and adjust throughout the working day.
Think of all the times you’ve finished up a day of work only to feel the ache of stiffness etched throughout your back. With standing desks, such cramps and discomforts become a thing of the past.
Standing desks are also shown to improve circulation, as well as having a positive impact on mood and positivity - wins all round!
Especially since the pandemic and the rise of home office and hybrid working, standing desks are a hot ticket for transforming a house into a more productive home.
3. Plant rack
Pretty much everyone knows that having plants indoors brightens up a space and leads to a more pleasant and productive space. Especially as people spend more time at home, having a set of houseplants to look after can be a relaxing hobby as well as a helpful way of keeping track of time.
But where to display all those plants to appreciate them to their fullest? A plant rack is the perfect answer. These shelves come in all different shapes and sizes and are specifically designed for organising and showing off your little green babies. They make for easy organisation, and a great way to liven up any space.
4. Food huggers
It’s dinner time. You open the fridge, take out the veggies you need, and start to cook. When the pot is full, you realise you’re still left with half an onion, half an aubergine, and half a squash.
Sometimes, the quantities we need just never seem to add up to a whole vegetable, and we end up with a fridge full of half-vegetables that always seem to go to waste.
However, the solution is here! Time for something far more practical than it sounds: food huggers. Food huggers are stretchy pieces of rubber that act as “caps” for your half-used produce, keeping them fresh so that you can get the most out of all of your ingredients.
Great for preventing food waste and lowering the cost of the weekly shop! Despite the funny name, a set of food huggers will change your life.
5. Bathtub caddy
Something that may have once seemed incredibly luxurious is now yours to have at home. A bathtub caddy is a little rack you can attach to your bathtub that acts as a table for you to use while you soak.
You can prop up a screen, some candles, or even a glass of fresh white wine to enjoy while you take in the heat and bubbles of your bath. An oh-so-simple addition to a bathroom that makes life that little bit more luxurious and takes your me-time to a whole new level.
6. Colour control light bulbs
You’d be surprised how much of an impact lighting can have on the overall atmosphere of a space and by extension, how you feel within it. Back in the day, having complete control over your home lighting system was something most at home in a futuristic sci-fi, but nowadays it's commonplace, and surprisingly cheap.
For under a hundred pounds you can completely kit out your home with smart bulbs that can be adjusted using a remote control, or simply from an app on your mobile phone. Having softer lighting throughout the day is shown to keep you more in tune with the body’s natural sleep rhythms, leading to improved mood, increased energy levels, and better sleep overall.
Turning your home into your own personal sanctuary is something you owe to yourself, but it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Small gadgets like the ones on this list can be enough to raise your productivity, comfort, and turn your house into a better home.
