Are you moving house? Read more to find out how to approach interior design in your new home.
You’ve probably already started to think about what the new place will look like! It’s exciting to be able to put your mark on the blank canvas of a new house, planning the layout and decor of each room to suit your tastes and show your personality.
However, moving can be a both arduous and expensive experience, in which case you need to be as smart and efficient as possible when designing the interior of your new home.
So how do you approach the interior design aspect of your new home when moving? Here are some tips on how to make your new place look amazing whilst avoiding splurging too much cash!
Take Note of what you already Own
Firstly, take a look at what furniture and accessories you already have right now. Which pieces do you want to keep to use in your new home? Charity shops will be grateful for the donation of your unwanted items.
Write a list of what you are taking with you. This will be useful in determining what new items you need to complete your interior design vision.
Reducing the number of items you take will not only make the business of moving much easier, but also the planning of your new home’s interior.
Reusing, Repurposing and Upcycling
So you’ve figured out what you want to take to your new home – now it’s time to get creative!
Don’t be scared to try out new, non traditional places for your old furniture, that comfy chair that was in the living room might look perfect in the new bedroom or reading nook.
Mix and match old and new items to achieve the decor you want. Something as simple as new scatter cushions could perk up an old sofa no end!
Upcycling old pieces of furniture to give them new life is a great idea. Perhaps an old wooden cabinet or dining table could add a bit of rustic charm to your new kitchen, if you just apply a new coat of finish or paint.
Your new home gives you a fantastic opportunity to reimagine the roles of your old furniture. Take pleasure in mixing traditional pieces with more modern items to give your home an eclectic and exciting look.
Splashes of Colour
Introducing new colours into a room can transform the feel of the area. Is your new dining room a bit dreary? Or your bedroom decor too busy?
Painting the walls certain colours will change the mood of the room. Bright yellow brings about positivity, a bold blue can revitalise the atmosphere, and a natural green is relaxing on the eyes.
A neutral colour pallet is good for helping concentration if you’re decorating your home office. Light shades promote a calming mood when you’re thinking about the bedrooms.
If you don’t want to paint, placing colourful furniture and accessories around will have the same effect. Small tables, throws, rugs and cushions are useful for this. Plants and books are a simple and easy way to add colour to a room.
Using your Time Wisely
Any big jobs you plan on doing will be a lot easier if you can gain access to your new home before you move in. A head start on your interior design plans will give you less of a headache in the long run. Big tasks such as having a wooden floor fitted or putting in marble countertops will be completed with much less stress if the house is empty!
After you’ve moved in and set up your furniture give yourself a little time to live with this initial layout. Try and view the rooms from all different angles, imagining yourself as a first time visitor to the house. This will be really useful in helping you decide which furniture placements you like and whether you want to add any new items or replace any old ones.
Bear in mind that it will take time to get your new home looking just the way you want it. Be bold and try out new things and don’t rush the process!
