Moving into a new place is really exciting, but it can take time to make a new place feel like home. Many people may feel like they’re living in someone else’s place for a while, or they just can’t feel comfortable in the new space even for weeks after moving day. The feeling of unfamiliarity can be even worse if it’s a rental home which you won’t be able to make fully into your own home. However, it’s not impossible to make a new house feel like a home that’s warm and inviting. Below we have a few easy tips that can help you make your new place inviting and homey in a flash.
Aerin Lauder’s Kitchen via Elle Decor
Display your family and childhood photos
Nothing can give us a deeper feeling of being at home more than photos of our loved ones or our childhood. Having special memories displayed around the house will give us a sense of belonging like nothing else. If you just moved into a rental, use beautiful tabletop picture frames that won’t require to hammer nails into the walls and leave the walls for bigger art pieces.
Make your entryway a priority
Making your entryway as welcoming as possible will immediately make you feel at home. You could paint your door a bright color, add a nice welcome matt, and use a runner/rug to add texture and pattern. A beautiful entryway will give your home a welcoming feel and personality as soon as somebody walks in.
Make it smell incredible
A welcoming and cozy home should awaken all of our senses, so make it smell amazing. A pleasant scent doesn’t necessarily come from scented candles; It can also come from baked cookies or homemade pastries. Spend some time together as a family baking some goodies and then enjoy the smell of a fresh homemade cake. Incense, safe organic candles, aromatherapy will give your home a welcoming scent as well.
Incorporate plants
Most people don’t make plants a priority; they might add one in as an afterthought. However, plants can provide many benefits among them their therapeutic effect can instantly make us feel better; they help purify the air we breathe and connect us with nature. If you don’t have a green thumb choose plants and flowers that don’t require much attention like orchids for the main rooms and potted herbs for the kitchen windows. Big leafy plants can add a beautiful layer to your room decor. If you don’t like the idea of taking care or a big indoor plant, you can display fresh flowers in the main rooms where you will see them often.
Learn how to layer up different textures
Layering up different textures is a must if you want a cozy home. Use various pillows and throws to bring in texture, as well as rugs. If you don’t layer enough texture, your home will look dull and could easily have more of a cold feel rather than a welcoming one.
Be selective about what you bring into your new home
Moving all of your old stuff into your new home might seem logical, but if your new home is not spacious enough, it may not be the best idea. Only bring in the things that are beautiful and functional. Consider donating your old stuff to charity to make space for new and exciting ones. Choosing a reliable company like Metcalf Moving will ensure that all of your things arrive safely and ready for decorating your new home.
Ensure your layout makes sense
Room layouts need to make sense. No one should be bumping into things or tripping over rugs as we make our way around our new place. A room should flow nicely. I know that laying out a functional, and comfortable room with furniture can be intimidating. Luckily there are layout apps that can help you create the best furniture layout for your new place. Remember, it’s possible to use things like bookcases to separate a room if you want to make the most of a large room.
