There are a few things that tend to make a comfortable house to rest and recover from the rest of life. First on most people’s minds is whether the space feels clean and organized. It is simpler to focus on the very basic or simply do nothing without being distracted if the rooms are well ordered and lacking clutter. It should also have places to rest or sit in a way that properly supports your body. Beds or chairs that are too hard or too soft can lead to a distraction of discomfort over time.

Noise levels matter too. Again, people generally sleep better if the house blocks out outside noise or is on a street with little traffic or activity. Temperature control is another factor. If a house has functioning heating or cooling systems that raises or lowers the room temperature to a stable level, people don’t wake up because they’re too hot, or too cold, he says. Heavy drapes or blinds in some homes also help block out light when people are trying to sleep during the day.

It wouldn’t hurt if the house also had areas for quiet activities. These can be reading, a little bit of light cooking or just sitting in the silence. Good ventilation and fresh air also leads to better rest as the atmosphere would never be stuffy. The better a house can create and maintain these essentials, the more easily a person can rest there.