Home Comfort Quiz
Nine short questions about how your home feels day to day: noise, light, rest, privacy and nature. It takes about two minutes.
Your answers are saved anonymously. We don’t ask for your email, set cookies or store your IP address. We use the combined answers to understand what people need from their homes.
What your answers point to
Based on your answers, these are the areas that could make the most difference at home.
Quieter rooms
Sound bounces off hard, bare surfaces. A rug, heavy curtains, a full bookshelf or a door that closes well can soften everyday noise without any building work.
Room to be together and apart
Shared homes work better when everyone has somewhere to withdraw to, even if it is a chair turned away from the room or a curtain across an alcove. It also helps to agree which rooms are quiet at which times.
A calmer room to look at
Visual clutter keeps the eye busy. Clear one surface you see every day, give everyday things a closed home, and keep a few objects you love in view.
More of the right light
Most people notice the difference between a room lit by one ceiling light and one lit by several lower lamps. Start with what you have: move the desk or reading chair closer to the window, and add light where you sit.
A place to recharge
It helps to have one spot that is only for rest: a chair by the window, a corner of the bedroom, somewhere with nothing to do with work or chores. Soft light and familiar textures make it easier to switch off.
A clearer line between work and home
When the laptop lives on the kitchen table, work never quite ends. Without a spare room, a fixed spot, a lamp you switch off at the end of the day, or a box the work things go into can mark the boundary.
Bring the outside in
Daylight, a view, plants and materials such as wood, wool, linen or clay all bring a sense of nature indoors. Natural materials also feel different to the touch, and they age rather than wear out.
Easier shifts between activities
How you move from one part of the day to the next matters as much as the rooms themselves. A tidy entrance, a set place for bags and keys, or a lamp that marks the evening can make those shifts easier.
No single area stands out
Your answers don’t point to one area in particular. The Learn library is a good place to browse, one topic at a time.
Want a closer look at one room? The free Full Assessment checks air, moisture, light and materials room by room.