They say home is where the heart is. But for the most of 2020 so far, home is also where the…us…is. We’ve all been inside an awful lot, and when you get trapped in a living space, you start giving a lot of thought to what you might want to do to make that space just a little bit better.
Enter Franklin Leonard who launched an absolutely enormous Twitter thread with a simple question:
Has anyone made any lockdown purchases that have radically improved your quality of life unexpectedly?
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) May 24, 2020
There were several thousand answers on a whole range of subjects, but some of the most day-brightening and “I should do that!” inspiring were the ones about how people just made their home a *little* bit better with something nice. Check out these 10 simple ways folks have pepped up while hunkering down.
10. Good bois need luxury too
Good call, I don’t think an actual dog hammock would go over well, though it would likely be hilarious.
We got a people hammock and then followed up with a dog hammock (ok, it’s more of a cot). Domestic tranquility ensued. pic.twitter.com/nwfCmTopWF
— poguemahon (@poguemahon) May 24, 2020
9. The bliss of organization
I’ve been home enough at this point that I actually know where things are.
Door caddy for front closet, all the doorway essentials in one place (and high enough up to avoid having our 1 year old pull it all down), including wipes/spray/masks/gloves/sanitizer. Killer $10 purchase on amazon. pic.twitter.com/h5WskPaLQf
— Zack Gutin (@zackgutin) May 24, 2020
8. Blast that noise
Bring the concerts to you.
Yeah I’ve had some for a minute. They’re a game changer.
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) May 24, 2020
7. Hooked on cleaning
There’s gotta be a word for those of us who get way too excited about this stuff.
Two @command hooks. One for my bleach spray, one for the designated surface cleaner towel. Purchased at Staples the day before quarantine began. No more hunting for these items that we use constantly now. pic.twitter.com/cOJhdJpmkU
— Dawn Siff (@dawnsiff) May 24, 2020
6. Chair and chair alike
If you’re gonna work from home, do it right.
An office chair!
— Ashley Nicole Black (@ashleyn1cole) May 24, 2020
5. Let the sunshine in
Spruce up your place + support an artist. Win/win.
Art. This piece is now my Zoom background and a source of sunshine in my living room. pic.twitter.com/0QPq8Yt9El
— Sarah Murdoch (@sarahrmurdoch) May 24, 2020
4. Furball
You fool; you purchased mortal enemies simultaneously.
Adopted two cats. Purchased a Dyson stick vac. They go together.
— Library Lady (@Gorrlexa) May 24, 2020
3. Garden of hope
Plant the seeds, be patient and caring.
My German mother who grew up under Hitler and married my American dad…gardened her entire life. I always thought…how boring! Now years after her being gone…it dawned on me…why she created such beauty. What you said…so nurturing and regenerative.
— cb (@seawiz2) May 24, 2020
2. “Outdoor office”
Let’s be real dude, that’s nap central. But I’m not judging.
New outdoor sofa aka new outdoor office. pic.twitter.com/Px0Hnr3jgP
— Daniel Pipski (@dpipski) May 24, 2020
1. Super cool
*slaps fridge* This bad boy can fit so much La Croix in it.
SECOND BACKUP FRIDGEhttps://t.co/SLGSMYdn2q pic.twitter.com/XhChe2Efpp
— Jeff Yang (@originalspin) May 24, 2020
Of course, not everybody’s in the financial position to buy/order big stuff, but if you haven’t done so in a while, maybe grab yourself a little something to make life at home better. It’ll brighten your day for sure.
What have you done around the house this year?
Let us know in the comments.