Is there anything more annoying than a loud noise that keeps you awake at night? Maybe it's a car alarm that won't stop, or a neighbor who likes to blast heavy metal at 3 a.m. We all know how frustrating and stressful it can be to deal with unwanted sounds that disrupt our peace and quiet.
But what about the "visual noise" in our homes? You know, those things that we see every day that are supposed to make our spaces more beautiful, but instead make us want to gouge our eyes out. Like the sexy leg lamp that Ralphie's dad won in A Christmas Story. Sure, he thought it was a major award, but his wife was horrified to have it in their living room, where everyone could see it.
Visual noise is anything that clutters your space, distracts your attention, or lowers your mood. It could be a gift from your mother-in-law that you hate but feel obliged to display. It could be a stuffed moose head that your husband insists on hanging in the stairwell, even though it gives you nightmares. It could be anything that doesn't match your style, taste, or personality.
The problem with visual noise is that it can affect your well-being, just like audible noise. It can make you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed. It can make you less productive, creative, or happy. It can make you hate your home, instead of loving it.
So how do you get rid of visual noise? Well, the first step is to identify it. Look around your home and ask yourself: Do I love this? Does it make me happy? Does it fit my style? If the answer is no, then it's time to say goodbye. Donate it, sell it, or give it away. Or better yet, put it in the man cave where it belongs.
The second step is to replace it with something that you love. Something that makes you smile, inspires you, or reflects your personality. Something that adds beauty, harmony, or joy to your space. Something that makes your home feel like home.
That's how you turn down the visual noise and turn up the visual bliss. Trust me, you'll feel so much better when you do and in the end your family and friends will see that you're right. Like Henry Ford always said: "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." Be the Henry Ford of your castle and give your family what they never realized they wanted…a visual noise free home!