Turning your new house into your new home is more than just words, it’s a feeling you create. Our 101 guide will help you to make this a reality.
As the saying goes, “Home is any four walls that enclose the right people and souls.” Creating the right vibe and atmosphere for your home is key to starting off on the right foot for your new life post relocation. The challenges relocation brings can be eased by setting the right tone for your home.
1. Decor and color for a warm home
One common feature of cozy houses is the warm and earthy color schemes. Colors like soft yellows, warm grays, light blues, and earthy tones can create a cozy atmosphere.
Adding soft and warm lighting, such as table lamps, floor lamps, and candles, can help create a cozy ambiance as well.
You don’t want your home to feel like an office with stark white walls and bright white lamps. When buying the decor, consider the warmer aspects or work with an interior designer to get things just right.
Don’t forget to add lots of throw blankets and comfy pillows to have the right feel!
2. Only the best for your new abode
Invest in comfy and quality furniture pieces for the new home. Whatever old pieces you can bring with you and revamp to fit the space are great.
That being said, a new and luxurious furniture piece is bound to get you excited to curl up and read a book there in the rain so don’t write off this idea in full.
Try incorporating scented candles, essential oils, or incense to help create a cozy atmosphere and evoke happy emotions.
3. Cheap ideas to make your house into a home
1. Painting walls or accent walls is a very cheap and simple DIY way to revamp a new home without spending an arm and a leg. Try adding a warm colored accent wall or painting the children’s rooms in fun colors to make the place feel your own. Consider even painting cabinets to match your accent wall to really make a place feel brand new.
2. Decorations can just simply be adding plants! The greener your house will become, the more it will feel like home! Consider things such as the light and water they will be able to get when you choose your plants. A climbing vine running down a wall can make a home into a new treasure.
Adding plants to your space has been shown in research to boost mood, increase energy, reduce stress and improve creativity. Plants also help filter the air in your home, which keeps your immune system happy.
3. Put up your favorite new or old art pieces. Having a photo or painting you love in a ket spot in the home will make it yours. As well, don’t forget about the frame.
Choose a frame that complements the piece, but doesn’t distract from the main visual. You can also use picture lights behind the piece to really make it pop.
4. Create your personal happy place
By personalizing your space with things such as baby photos, pictures of the family, and hanging your kid’s artwork, you are making the space your own. When you make the decor in your house your own, the place will automatically feel great.
I would recommend doing this by adding pieces from your hobbies. If you are an avid surfer, don’t shove away your equipment. Instead, hang your extra fins on the wall, consider hanging a board rack and displaying that ridiculous quiver of boards you have racked up over the years. The same goes for any hobby! Don’t hide it, display it!
5. Keep the Clutter to a Minimum
Being a minimalist has many benefits beyond just the visual aspect. Make sure when unpacking your boxes in the new home that you keep the excess items to the bare minimum. Avoid things like a junk drawer or a cabinet filled with items used only once a year.
These items should be packed far away in your storage. Try to even create designated spaces that keep you calm. They can be for activities such as reading, working, or hobbies that will make your home cater to your lifestyle.
In my home, the surfing corner is located right next to the door so that I don’t drip water and sand all across my home. I keep it functional and minimal in design to fit my exact needs.
6. The fun part- your house warming!
Don’t forget to throw a housewarming party! After all, you have worked hard to make this place a reality and deserve the celebration. Having a set date and invites already sent out will also give you the pressure needed to unpack those straggler boxers and really finalize the last touches.
Host the party in your new living room or backyard whatever makes the most sense, and keep the clutter that day to a bare minimum to really show off your stellar space! Consider firing up the BBQ to break in the new equipment or baking up a storm. When you cook and host others you really get a great feel for your own space!
This is best done in the first 3 weeks of moving into the new home and after all furniture deliveries are complete. Don’t stress yourself out too much and invite too many participants and friends, rather just your loved ones that you want to share the joy with! Enjoy the moment! You have worked very hard for it!
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Closing Notes
All in all flipping a new space that is your house into a home is a matter of personal touch. Review the spaces you have, oversee which items from your old home will work best in the new space and incorporate them.
Involve the family in decisions, and ensure to choose a warm color pallet with soft things such as pillows to create the space you desire and deserve. Moving APT wishes you a happy and stress free move to your new home!
FAQ
How can I save money on my moving expenses by planning ahead?
When you plan ahead, you are actually in control of your own move. Since you can play around with the dates and times, you can haggle with your mover for a cheaper deal.
Moving mid week or in the winter when people prefer not to move can end up saving you hundreds of dollars in the long run, and since the moving companies are less busy, they don’t mind giving a discount in exchange for you booking with them in advance.
What is the best way to get organized before packing up my home?
We recommend purging as many items as you feel comfortable with. Whether it be by way of clothing and toy donations or a giant garage junk sale, you will feel more comfortable going into your new home with minimal clutter. Marie Condo that home!
Why should I create a personal inventory list of my home items?
Your personal inventory home list will help you settle on a binding quote with actual number and a tally as well as be your own personal insurance policy if anything were to happen to your goods. This list which should include pictures of all the items is your proof if your TV shows up at the new home with a giant crack that it was the moving company’s fault.
