How to decorate your first home
Becoming a homeowner is an exciting yet daunting time in your life. With the beginning of your property journey underway, there are many things to consider about how you want to present your first home to the world. Here are some helpful hints that ensure your new home is as comfortable to live in as it is aesthetically pleasing.
Stick to a colour scheme
Identify the primary colours you want to include in your decor and furniture and then invest in items that match afterwards. Neutral colours are always a safe bet for painting rooms and finding larger pieces of furniture. They are timeless and can easily be uplifted with bright scatters of colour in smaller items. Warm, earthy tones lend a rustic and homely feel to rooms where your family spend most of their time and it's a good idea to pair deep browns with fabrics in jewel tones that add an instant sense of luxe to your home. Cool, pastel hues of blue, purple and green work well for kitchens, bathrooms and home office spaces, adding a clean, refreshed feel to these rooms.
Embrace your personal style
It's important that the place you choose to live in reflects your unique personality. If you're a vibrant extrovert, it might be a good idea to make sure you have enough room to entertain guests and create a fun environment. Alternatively, for the introvert home can be a sanctuary that is ideally kitted out to cater just for their whims. If you're lucky, you can take full advantage of spacious rooms that can become a walk-in closet, library or simply a well-organised storage space for extra necessities. It is also imperative that you set a personal budget for your interior plans and don't end up splurging on items that provide more form than function.
Begin with an end
The simplest of rooms to decorate are often bedrooms. Start with a lick of your favourite colour on the walls and select bedding that will complement the theme you are going for. Relaxing, non-stimulating designs are preferred for this room and you will be spoilt for choice with the many decor options on offer that mimic the serenity of spas and hotel rooms. A sophisticated, modern bedroom can be achieved by pairing white or cream linen with a plush headboard in a contrasting colour and matching bedside tables. Add practical lampshades or candles in neutral colours and you have the basis of a classy, well-put-together room.
Follow the basics
Once you start realising just how much goes into having a fully functional first home, you begin to wonder why we've complicated our lives so much from our days of gathering berries! From a washing machine to your can't-do-without Nespresso maker, there are countless items to add to your list when furnishing your home with the bare essentials. Some of the not-so-obvious necessities that will make your life easier when you move in are:
- Enough adapters and plugs for easily accessible electrical outlets
- Seating arrangement options that can be moved from room to room
- Storage spaces that double as furniture in the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms
- Adequate shelving for ornaments and books
- Use old or discarded paint trays as DIY planting containers for an indoor herb garden.
Using what your home already has can highlight its features and turn otherwise ordinary living areas into contemporary elements. For example, garner inspiration from exposed plumbing by decorating with rose gold or copper interiors and repurpose wooden furniture with sandpaper or white paint for a bohemian, natural look.
REALGLEN Properties is dedicated to providing you with the easiest transition into homeownership. From the financial to the fun side, one of our reliable property professionals is on hand to assist with all your real estate needs. Contact us to find your dream first home today.