Decorate your New Home with 10 new IDEAS!

Moving to a new home is always a matter of excitement and challenge. With it comes new possibilities. A complex process like house shift where there are many types of work, after finishing it, new work comes again. New house packing, unpacking etc. often gives rise to new thoughts. But you can see the matter a little differently.

Consider this new home an opportunity to create a space that truly reflects your personality and style. The process of decorating a new home can seem overwhelming. Which work address before? How to unpack which one? How to make a beautiful place? Such questions are normal.

But do not fear! In today's article, we will discuss in detail all the steps involved in transforming your new home into the home of your choice.

1. Clean the house and put the boxes in one place;

During a house shift, it's natural to want to unpack everything in the new home as soon as possible. But first of all, this is the perfect opportunity to clean your new home. And if you change the house in a hostile environment, it is recommended to clean the house.

Unpacking everything at once can make the whole house feel cluttered and claustrophobic. Especially if there are chores that need to be done before you clean your house. Decide what you need to unpack and put everything in a specific room if you can. It won't mess up the whole house, and you can tidy up one by one as you like.

A fresh and clean house will help you find any space problems. Which can be fixed with a little design or DIY.  Share work among friends and family if desired. Your work will be easy and enjoyable.

2. Choose the style 

Before starting to decorate the house, it is important to determine your personal style. Do you prefer modern minimalist design, or bohemian style? Figuring out your style will help you choose consistent designs. But you don't have to be limited to a specific style. Build your home slowly over time.

• Research: Check out interior design magazines, websites and social media platforms for inspiration. Learn about different designs, styles. 
• Create a mood board: Create a mood board with pictures of rooms, colors and furniture that go with your style.
• Consider Your Lifestyle: Think about how you and your family use different spaces in the home. Your style should complement your daily routine.

3. Create a floor plan

A well-thought-out floor plan is crucial to make the best use of every space in the house and to organize the house beautifully.

• Measure your room: Accurately measure the dimensions of each room.
• Draw a scale diagram: Make a general sketch of each room, including doors, windows and all furniture.
• Arrange furniture: Before moving furniture around, decide where to put what. And think about how the rooms will look in it.  

Keep room for movement in the house: Ensure enough space for people in the house to move around comfortably.

4. Choose a color palette

Colors significantly influence the ambiance of a room. So choosing an appropriate color palette is essential for a wonderful home. 

• Start with neutral colors: Choose neutral colors for walls, floors and large furniture.
• Add accent colors: Incorporate bold colors through accessories, artwork and textiles.
• Consider the functionality of the room: Choose calming colors in the bedroom and contrasting colors for other spaces.
• Test colors: Sample colors on walls to see how colors look in different lights and at different times.

5. Prioritize functionality

While aesthetics are important, a home should also be functional. 

Bedroom and living room: Fix the bedroom and living room first, so that there is a place to relax. Choose Necessary Furniture: Buy useful and functional furniture. You can also buy old furniture if you want or focus on repurposing. Don't buy any big furniture for your new home before you move in for a while. 

Have enough storage: Add enough storage and alternative options to keep your home organized.

6. Textile 

Textiles add warmth, texture and personality to a space.

Curtains: Choose curtains that go with the style of the room and provide security.

Carpets or rugs: Add thin rugs, carpets. It will create different spaces within a room. Any blemishes will be covered.

Pillows and blankets: Add pillows, light blankets to introduce color, pattern and comfort.

Upholstery: Consider including upholstery.

7. Ancillary work

Accessories are the finishing touches that make a room feel like a home.

• Artwork: Add artwork that reflects your tastes and personality.
• Mirror: Creates the illusion of space and adds a touch of glamour. 
• Plants: Bring life and freshness to your home. 
• Gallery Wall: Add personality to a blank wall by creating a gallery of framed artwork, prints and photos. It adds a personal touch to your home and preserves memories.

8. The light 

Proper lighting is essential to creating ambiance and functionality.

• Ambient lighting: Use overhead fixtures for general lighting.
• Task lighting: Add focused lighting for specific tasks like reading or cooking.
• Accent lighting: Use to highlight focal points and add a bit of drama.
• Dim Light: Create flexibility of lighting to suit different moods.

9. Solve problems at low cost

Don't solve any problem by spending unnecessarily. For example, if your kitchen cabinets are dingy, repaint them and replace the hardware. Don't unnecessarily install overpriced and cheaply made woodworking cabinet hardware.

In the bathroom, the use of lighting can easily change its appearance. If you find common R-type lamps in your new place, replace them with less 'yellow' PAR-type bulbs. If desired, you can keep the light levels low by installing a dimmer switch, which will save you money.

10. Expert advice 

If possible, take expert advice. There are plenty of home decor bloggers and Instagram profiles. You can decide which one matches your style, which one is budget-friendly etc.

Home decor is always changing. You have to keep up with it. While decorating your first home can seem daunting, it can also be fun. So enjoy it, unleash your creativity. Not everything has to follow the rules. Hope, our tips will make your journey easy and beautiful.