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Moving out of your family home and into your first-ever home is an exciting time. It is a new stage in your life where you finally become independent. Whether or not you are a keen interior designer, here are some great decor tips to help when it comes to moving into your new home.
Don’t overspend on furniture
When you move into your first ever home, you will feel encouraged to splash out on new furniture. However, you will likely find that your taste changes over time and if you overspend on furniture, then you will be stuck with it and not be satisfied.
If you are on a budget, then an ikea sofa is a great option for your first home. You will be able to find something to suit your budget so that you can complete your living room and enjoy those cozy days in your own home that you have always dreamed of.
Get crafty
It is fun to get crafty with DIY projects no matter if you are moving into your first or your tenth home. It is a great way to save money and add some personal touches to your home.
For instance, you could DIY a photo gallery wall and decorate the room with memories of art that you love. It isn’t necessary to spend a lot of money on frames and new art when you can craft your own wall and make it unique to you.
There are plenty of DIY projects that you can enjoy for your first home from recycling old furniture into new furniture, painting floorboards instead of buying carpet and making your own decor.
Start with neutral colors
As previously mentioned, it is common for people to change their minds when they have decorated for the first time. You might think that blue is your favorite color but when you paint every wall in the house blue, you might find it a bit too much.
That being said, it is best to stick and start with neutral colors when you first decorate your home. A blank canvas is easy to build on. Plus, it gives you time to have a fresh home while thinking of long-term ideas.
Decorate one room at a time
When you have painted everywhere with your chosen neutral color, you will then think about decorating each room with personal and unique touches. Although you might have tackled the entire house with the paint, it is best to decorate one room at a time when it comes to the small touches. Otherwise, you might end up forgetting things or feeling overwhelmed.
Try not to move on to the next room until you are finished with your current room. If you are opting for similar colors throughout the house, then make sure to buy all decor goods beforehand so that you can save money and not buy too much. Having a plan, pre-purchasing your goods, and then taking one room at a time will make the decorating process much less stressful.