When You Enter Someone's Home, What Do You Notice? - Page 9

newziesuzie · ‎02-21-2014

On 11/4/2014 colliemom3 said:
On 11/4/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
I think I probably notice the pride they take in their home. To me, that would mean a home that is clean, orderly and doesn't have a foul odor. I have been in peoples home who live a VERY modest life yet their home is lovely and warm because they take pride in it and show it in its best light.

Irshgrl, good answer and I agree.

Yes I agree.

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Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

On 11/4/2014 lulu2 said:
I'm a neat and clean freak. I notice whether or not a home is tidy and whether it appears clean.

I forgot about odors.

Me too lulu. If I walk into a dirty messy house I'm out of there as soon as possible. I have been around the block many times and have encountered homes like that, greasy water with dirty dishes in the sink, clutter all around. I have refused a cup of coffee at times because of that. It goes without saying that bad odors will be noticed as well.

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

On 11/4/2014 Libbylady said:
Probably the first thing woulkd be the smell. Any smoke smell hits me right between the eyes and can trigger a migraine headache.

After entering a home and getting setteled, I notice the artwork and how it has been framed and hung. After 42 years as a framer I am usually mentally rehanging most of it. It is so common to see art hung too high on a wall, especially over a sofa. Pictures hung in a group are usually hung too far apart and the wall space between them becomes more important than the art.

I keep a hammer & hangers in my car, but most people wouldn't be open to my suggestions! LOL

Oh my, I wish you lived near me. I have so many museum mounted and framed works of art and need someone to help me place them. Several years ago I hired a woman for that purpose and she did the most fantastic group hanging I ever saw. I too notice how art is hung in a home and try to keep from looking at badly hung art, don't want the owner to notice me staring! LOL

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

Smells first, but at the very same time, cleanliness. Followed closely by light/dark. I cannot stand dark rooms, whether it is from paint colors, lack of windows or lighting. I like lots of light and brightness (not necessarily in colors, but in lighting and outside light coming in).

kingtut · ‎12-31-2010

well I guess none of you should visit me -- I have two kitties -- who shed and I suppose the box has an odor -- don't notice myself. Also I am not a neat person and have a lot of clutter.

Dot try to pick up if I expect visitors -- especially cleaning lady -- but somehow it goes back to normal. also am elderly and have trouble picking up things I drop.

Sorry you can't come and be friends.

Luv2Decorate · ‎03-12-2010

I first notice the smell. If I see some clutter, I'm immediately at ease. If its overwhelming clutter then I feel discomfort, like maybe I shouldn't be there because they are so busy.

I occasionally have some clutter, mainly mail. Some days I don't have the time to sort and toss.

Luv2Decorate · ‎03-12-2010

On 11/5/2014 kingtut said:

well I guess none of you should visit me -- I have two kitties -- who shed and I suppose the box has an odor -- don't notice myself. Also I am not a neat person and have a lot of clutter.

Dot try to pick up if I expect visitors -- especially cleaning lady -- but somehow it goes back to normal. also am elderly and have trouble picking up things I drop.

Sorry you can't come and be friends.

I have a kitty litter box in my laundry room which is located right off the back door entrance of our home. I'm constantly cleaning the kitty litter sometimes twice a day. I found the plug in air fresheners such as Air Wick to work great. Just thought I'd pass that on to you..

Margo Channing · ‎03-09-2010

Smell. If I smell smoke or mildew, I am out of there in New York minute. I just can't stand foul odors. Clutter makes me uncomfortable, but as Mr. Channing has cluttering tendencies, I have learned to look around that, but odor is an absolute deal breaker for me. Decorating is totally a personal thing, so I don't get offended by someone's taste, but sometimes I am highly amused!

DottieBlue · ‎03-11-2010

On 11/4/2014 brii said:
Smoke gets into everything. I had an aunt who was a big smoker. It stained her walls, curtains, furniture, and windows. There was a yellow grime all over everything.

I had an Aunt like that, too. After she passed and we cleaned out her house, we even found yellow grime in her ice cube trays!!!

Andrewsgrandma · ‎03-16-2010

I guess decor is the first thing I notice. Odor defiantly. No judgement though. I love visiting a home that I am wowed by. I love visiting a home that is much more than I expected. I recently was in a co workers home. I did not expect to see what I saw. It was beyond beautiful. She is so normal. Her house is like a decor magazine lay out. I admit, I was envious. Her house is gorgeous. To me, that is fun