Previously, we have already looked at the report's findings talking about the impact of being at home on our well-being and how interiors meet our emotional needs. Today we look at what frustrates us about the space we live in.
Home challenges
Home can have a positive impact on our mental well-being, but it also happens to cause us frustration. As many as 79% of Poles regularly experience irritation by the interior in which they live. The most common reasons for frustration are clutter (24%), household chores (18%) and lack of storage space (20%). Women are more likely than men to feel negative emotions about the home.
The most common reason for frustration is clutter
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Fluctuating needs
Those living with children are also frustrated by a disorganized or untidy home and their roommates' different views on clutter issues. In contrast, those in the 18-24 age group indicate other reasons for irritation. For them, it is primarily the inability to make changes in the house (29%) and lack of privacy (18%). Poles also feel much less in control of how their home is organized (18%) compared to the rest of the world (37%).
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Financial difficulties
Another issue that causes us stress is finances. As many as 77% of Polish women and men are concerned about the overall economic situation in the country. In contrast, 68% are worried about household finances. Nearly half of us expect to be forced to abandon plans for renovations or changes in home decor as a result of rising living costs. In comparison, globally, only 35% of percent of respondents declared similar concerns.
As a result of financial problems, we give up on renovations
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You can read the entire report here
Compiled by:KATARZYNA SZOSTAK
