There comes a moment – maybe a few of them, actually – when you walk through the front door, look around, and feel that something’s not quite right in your home. It could be the big pile of things that no one ever does anything about, or perhaps a room that used to feel relaxing but that’s now stressful. It could just be a general nagging sense of unease and the idea that your home isn’t doing what it’s supposed to do anymore. 

The fact is that homes, just like people, sometimes need a reset. That doesn’t mean a full renovation or a total purge, it just means a proper shake-up and change around and a bit of rethinking. And if your home has been feeling a bit out of sync lately, maybe that’s what you need to do. With that in mind, here are some ways to spot the signs your home needs a reset – read on to find out more. 

You’re Avoiding Certain Rooms

One good way to know there’s an issue in your home is if you’re avoiding certain rooms or areas – that’s a big clue. Maybe it’s become a bit of a dumping ground, or it’s where you keep all your unfinished jobs and projects, or it could just be that you’re tired of looking at the same old mess day after day. 

Whatever the reason, if part of your home feels like you can’t even go there, that’s your sign to do something about it because clearly things need a rest. That might mean clearing it out, reorganising, or just reminding yourself what the space was for in the first place. Once you do that, you’ll be able to enjoy every aspect of your home, just like you’re meant to. 

Surfaces Are Never Clear

There’s a big difference between ‘lived in’ and ‘permanently cluttered and messy’, and if your kitchen counter, bedside table, coffee table, or anywhere else is covered in stuff, it’s never going to feel really comfortable, and it could be time for a proper reset to make it feel more like home. 

The fact is that surface clutter is usually a symptom of something else, and it might be something along the lines of there not being a real home for the things taking up space or that you don’t have enough storage. Or perhaps you’ve become so used to things all piling up that you don’t notice it anymore. Whatever the case, resetting a few surfaces can genuinely change how a room feels, and that’s going to make you feel better too. 

You Can’t Ever Find Anything

If finding your keys, your charger, or that one specific thing you really need feels like a hard job every single day, your home might be crying out for a bit of help and a bit of a reset. And since all that chaos really adds up, especially when you’ve got plenty of other things to do, getting on top of this issue does make a lot of sense – it’s going to make your life a lot better as well. 

You don’t have to keep everything in its own box and throw out anything that doesn’t fit, but it does mean putting a simple system in place to help make it all a lot neater, tidier, and easier to find things. You’ll need things like baskets, hooks, drawers, or just giving yourself a designated space where things can go. We’re talking about small changes, but those small changes can make a big difference, so it’s worth thinking about what you could do. 

Things Stay Broken

Every home has the occasional squeaky hinge or wonky drawer, but when things start breaking and then not getting fixed, it’s a sign of something a lot deeper. Maybe you’ve been too busy, or maybe your never-ending to-do list really is too much and it’s all got a bit overwhelming, or something similar. That’s all completely normal, but it’s also a big signal that it’s time to make some changes and get stuff done. 

Tackling even one or two of those issues can be the kickstart you need to reset your whole space, so it’s time to get on with the little jobs you’re able to handle, like fixing a dripping tap or replacing light bulbs and so on. Plus, you can book in larger jobs that need expert help, like garage door repair, for example. The point is, the moment you start fixing the things that are dragging your space down, you’ll be reminding yourself that your home deserves some care, and that’s going to help you get a lot more done and get that reset sorted out sooner rather than later. 

There’s No Calm Spot Anymore

Your home should have at least one spot that feels calm and where you can enjoy a bit of peace and quiet away from all the mess, chaos, and things you’ve got to do. If you don’t have that anymore because everything just feels like a storage area, or there’s so much to do, you don’t know where to start, it might be time to reset the way you’re using your space. 

The truth is that creating one calm corner, even if everywhere else in the house is still a mess, can make a big difference. It’s a place that can help your brain switch off and gives you that little bit of breathing room that’s going to help you think things through and come up with a good plan to make it all feel better again. 

Your Space Doesn’t Fit Your Life

Sometimes the signs are a bit more subtle – there isn’t a lot of clutter or chaos, but something still doesn’t feel quite right. That might be because your home just doesn’t suit your life anymore. Maybe you’ve started working from home, but there isn’t a dedicated space for you to do it, or perhaps you’ve had children and now there’s too much stuff and not enough room, for example. 

This is actually a really common reason for a home to feel less comfortable than it once did, and a reset here means looking at how you actually live and changing things like the layout, storage, or perhaps even your routines to make it all feel better. It could be that just moving a few things around and making a few little tweaks is all it needs.