Are you moving into a brand new home construction? The complete lack of decor can be a little intimidating. In fact, many homeowners aren’t sure where to start. With a blank canvas, you can transform your new home into anything you want! Discover some of the best tips and tricks for decorating a new home to get you started.
- As you’re packing up your old house, purge what you’ll bring into the new home. When you move, it becomes incredibly clear just how much stuff you own. When you’re boxing up your belongings, take stock of what you want or need to bring during the move. Consider donating items you no longer require, like dated decor or worn furniture. Downsizing can save on your moving costs and helps prevent your new home from becoming cluttered as soon as you move in. To make this process easy, get a head start two to three months before your move. This will allow you enough time to get through everything without feeling overwhelmed.
- Once you move in, start painting and decorating right away. As you were packing up your former home, you probably noticed a few home improvement projects that you never got around to doing. Don’t let these projects fall to the wayside in your new home! Tackle renovations, paint jobs, and decorating before moving in all of your belongings. If you can’t work that out, make those projects a priority when you are settled. After a project is complete, unpack your things and stage them in a way that makes your house feel like a home.
- Consider the color scheme you want to use. Color should be one of your priorities when you start decorating your home. The color scheme you choose determines how the rest of the space falls into place. Your color palette influences everything from accent decor to furniture upholstery, flooring, and window treatments. Stick with neutrals if you’re unsure of what will look best.
- Arrange your furniture. Once you’ve settled on a color scheme and purchased the furnishings that pair with your lifestyle, it’s time to consider its placement. Traffic flow is of paramount importance in a home, and you want to arrange your furniture so that you create the best flow in every room. When arranging your furniture, do so in a way that makes the place easy to navigate. In the bedroom, create clear walkways so that you don’t stub your toe on a misplaced accent table in the middle of the night. In entertaining spaces like the living room and kitchen, arrange furniture to create an open and inviting area where friends and family feel welcomed and can mingle. Remember, it won’t matter how lavish your home is decorated if you can’t easily get from Point A to Point B!
For more help decorating your new home, connect with Jan Wachewicz, an interior decorator in Eau Claire, WI.