You’ve done it! You found a new place to live and you’re ready to settle in. However, whether it’s a new home or apartment, it can take some people times before you’re able to make it feel like home. So what exactly does it take to make a house a home?
It will always take some time to adjust to new surroundings. Basically you can easily hasten that process by adding some personality to your new place right off the bat. Don’t hold back from putting your own spin on things and injecting a little bit of your unique personality into each room. Base your decorations around who you are and your entire home will quickly feel like your own.
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Here are a few simple ways to get started to make your house a home:
Get Colorful
Take advantage of your favourite colour and create a room around it. You can tailor an entire room to your personality by filling it with bright decorations. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming; peppering in a few like-coloured household items will liven things up a little and make you smile every time you walk into the room.
To that point, using colour as a starting point can also help get the ball rolling with any “extra” room you have that doesn’t have an immediate purpose. Do you have an ordinary guest room or entry area? Energize it by painting it a vibrant colour that will “pop” to anyone who walks in. It may not be ideal for the master bedroom or family room, but it can work in many other rooms.
Redesign
Your move is finally over, so it’s likely that the last thing you want to do right now takes on too expensive or time-consuming of a renovation project. Thus, you can easily add some of your own personality to your new home with small-scale projects that won’t take any more than a weekend.
Additionally, repainting or refinishing some wooden furniture is a perfect way to add character to a room. And shouldn’t take you more than a handful of hours. Simply a simple project like adding new plants in decorative pots and vases can bring a fresh new dose of energy to your house. Just don’t forget to water them!
Get help from friends
If you are having trouble coming up with good ideas, invite someone who will likely be visiting often and ask their opinion on what to do. A fresh set of eyes can help inspire some concepts that would never have crossed your mind. Moreover, working on a project with a friend can be a fun way to spend a weekend. Hence, the finished project will add a splash of personality to your home that you both will appreciate.
Whatever you choose to do with your decorations, don’t be afraid to take a few risks and try something new. Your home is, quite simply, yours. With the right touch, you can make your new home an extension of yourself—and have a great time in the process.
