There are some very simple decor tips for your new house that make it feel like home. The whole moving process instantly gives us all the feeling of wanting new furniture and decor and just creating a fresh start. That feeling is not wrong at all – it’s expensive, though. How about some money-saving hacks that appear as if you have an endless bank account.
Finding a happy medium that still meets your needs for a fresh look and that dream home feel is completely possible.
We’ve gathered tips from professional home stagers, decorators and experts in order to give you everything decor-related for your new home. There are a lot of great tips, too!
Don’t rush to go shopping. Talk about starting off with a bang. Heading to the store to get furniture and decor all at once, tends to result in impulse purchases and also leads to the purchase of matchy-matchy items. Perfectly matched items create a cold-feeling atmosphere.
Curtains above the windows. The best news is that it doesn’t matter how big or small your windows are if you hang your curtains above your windows and wider set, your room looks a bit grander.
Art at eye level. When you hang your art, whatever it may be, hang it at eye level. A good idea is to grab a statement piece or cluster different size (smaller) art in a common area. Rule of thumb is 57” off the ground.
Layered lighting. Overhead lighting is the quickest way to take the “homey” feeling out of a home. Layer the lighting with lamps that are smaller and taller. This could be side table lamps, dim standing lamps, and dim counter space lighting.
Create a hotel bed. Think of your sleeping space as a sanctuary. Load it up with the sheets you love, splurge on the bedding you like and add a few more pillows. Not only will you love your bed but you’ll be happy to make your bed every day which also helps spruce up the decor.
Rugs in zones. A wall doesn’t have to be the divider between rooms or areas, a rug can accomplish the same thing. Place rugs in the different areas to signify a living space, a dining space, an entryway, etc.
Produce is decor. Talk about cost-effective decor that can be changed at any moment. Grab some fresh produce and create a centerpiece.
Soap containers. This is one of those tips that go a long way and will always work. Grab dish soap or hand soap or any liquid soap at a great price. Find one of your favorite reusable soap dispensers and fill it with the inexpensive soap.
Karate chop pillows. Those large decorative pillows on your sofa and bed can sit straight up and be a nice clean square or you can karate chop the middle for a fancier, high-end look.
The two-inch rule. Leave two inches of space between your furniture and the wall. Think of it as allowing breeze or air to float through your home. The goal is to eliminate tight spaces.
Bonus Tips:
We wanted to stop sharing tips but these bonus tips are definitely something we don’t want to leave out. Trays, mirrors, and scents are super-important so let’s move forward with even more ways to spruce up your home!
Trays. Things look better in trays. Add them as centerpieces or offset on an ottoman with a short stack of books, fresh flowers, and a candle.
Mirrors to reflect the outdoors. Hang smaller mirrors and lean larger mirrors across from windows to bounce the light around. The room will feel so much brighter. Heads up if you have a window in direct sunlight.
Scents are important. The smell of a room creates ambiance. Often times the sweeter scents aren’t as warm or welcoming (or even fresh) in a larger room. Think of the feeling you want when you enter a room. In the kitchen, apples or citrus scents reveal baking or clean. In living spaces, something with a woodsy smell or clean, airy scent will “trick” people into thinking it’s cleaner than it really is.
