Open today 10am–5pm Stories of home Museum in action Our collections Stay Home collecting project Things to do Experience Many, many stars Phil's contribution to our Stay Home collecting project 29/04/2020 I live in Penarth, a well regarded suburb of Cardiff. I live in a two bedroom terraced house by myself – no pets. It is a very picturesque town with a lot to see and do....when you're allowed out! Take part in our Stay Home collecting project The night sky is so much clearer, and you can see many, many stars during lockdown. That's one good thing! In what ways has the coronavirus pandemic changed the way you use your home? My home is now my office, my gym, my photo studio, my cinema and my restaurant. Home office: Day 1 – starting with the very best of intentions...Day 29 – tidying up seems so unnecessary now How do you feel about your home? How have these feelings changed? My home currently doesn't feel much like a 'home', it's just the place where I am. I'm quite dispassionate about it. As I can't have any visitors, I've lost all motivation to clean - either the house or myself! How does staying at home affect your relationships? I don't really have any relationships to speak of. I'm in touch with friends in fits and starts, but it's very sporadic as everybody is trying to keep in touch with everybody else, so it feels like everybody is trying to fit everybody else in to each other's day. The most contact I have really is with colleagues, as I'm still working. So that's helping me retain some mental stimulation. What do you appreciate most about your home? What do you find frustrating? It's an old house, so it's cool in the warm weather but cold when the temperature drops. In spite of having a new roof, it still has a couple of damp patches around the house. And the garden is rubbish - I've never really been bothered about having a garden until I couldn't leave the house! Well....it's a bit rubbish really How has lockdown changed your habits or routines at home? Routines????? Hahahahahahahahahaha! I remember those...that's what we did before the lockdown... How is your sense of home affected by your neighbours or those living nearby? There was a great community spirit to begin with, but it feels like it's started to fade away a bit now as everybody becomes more deflated by the ongoing lockdown. A friend was kind enough to leave a slice of homemade birthday cake on my doorstep for me, which was very kind Share your experience Take part as we document home life during the coronavirus pandemic Stay Home collecting project Read more More personal stories of home life under lockdown Stay Home stories Donate now Support us to continue vital collecting and programming to explore what home means now Give now Keep up to date with all the latest from the Museum Sign up to our monthly enewsletter for news and stories Subscribe now Museum of the Home 136 Kingsland Road London E2 8EA EMAIL FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM Museum opening hours Tuesday – Sunday 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm) Plan your visit Book your free ticket Visit information Contact us Jobs Hire our spaces Privacy policy Cookies policy Accessibility statement © 2021 Museum of the Home × This website uses cookies We use cookies to understand how you use our website and improve your experience. If you're happy with this accept all, or set your preferences. Read our cookies policy. STRICTLY NECESSARY PERFORMANCE TARGETING ACCEPT ALL DECLINE ALL SHOW DETAILS