What does the comfort of a home depend on?

Comfort is a feeling we all recognise, even if we are unable to describe it or list the aspects that make it possible. In any case, it is essential for a space to be comfortable – whether for work, leisure or residence – and it is therefore logical that anyone who is going to build a house wants it to be comfortable and convenient above all else.

But what does the comfort of a home depend on? What is it about some houses that makes them so cosy and makes us feel so comfortable compared to others where this is not the case? Well, today we want to delve into this subject and tell you which are the factors on which the comfort of a home depends the most.

Four keys to housing comfort:

1.- Hygrothermal comfort

For a house to be comfortable, it must meet very specific environmental conditions. Above all, it must be dry and free of humidity. And it must also be a home in which the indoor temperature is comfortable. No one experiences comfort if they are cold at home or if the room is too damp.

This depends, on the one hand, on the insulation and waterproofing system in the house to ensure a dry and damp-free environment. On the other hand, it depends on having an efficient air-conditioning system that allows the house to be warm in winter and cool in summer, without wasting too much energy to achieve this.

Although it is true that the temperature and humidity that a home should have varies depending on the tastes of each person or the geographical location of the property, in general we can say that a comfortable temperature is between 20 and 24 degrees, and an optimum humidity level would never be higher than 50%.

2.- Lighting comfort

The light in a home is another of the most decisive aspects for us to feel at ease in it. Homes that are bright are homes that are more enjoyable, as opposed to those that do not have much natural light, which, in addition to being worse for the eyes, tend to affect the mood and perception of space. That is why it is important to design a well planned house with enough light points to provide natural lighting.

Of course, artificial lighting will also be needed, which will be even more important to achieve a good ambience that makes a home feel cosy, especially when it comes to tasks such as cooking, reading or watching television. Strategically designing the artificial lighting will condition the comfort of the home.

3.- Acoustic comfort

Living in a very noisy and disturbing environment can cause a lot of stress, insomnia problems, difficulty in concentrating… hence it is crucial to design and build a home that provides acoustic comfort.

In this sense, how the home is designed will be as important as providing it with a good insulation system based on quality enclosures, especially in terms of doors, windows, glazing… And although it is clear that the place where the home is located will be decisive, it is necessary to consider those aspects necessary to ensure insulation that allows us to feel comfortable at home.

4.- Functional comfort 

This type of comfort has more to do with the layout of the house and its subsequent furnishing. The fact that the openings in the house are spacious, the furniture is made to measure to make the most of the space and the furnishings are beautiful and pleasant as well as functional, resulting in a more comfortable and practical house, which is more enjoyable and feels more welcoming.

That is why it is so important to put yourself in the hands of a company like g-House, capable of tackling the whole process of building a home, from design to the last detail of interior design. Working with professionals from all branches allows us to conceive comprehensive projects that take into account all these aspects in a global way to provide comfort to the home.

 

Remember that we have specialised personnel to carry out made-to-measure carpentry as well as a team of interior designers in Mallorca to decorate the house and make it more welcoming and with the atmosphere you want to live in.