A Home Decorating Guide for New Homeowners
Simple Home Decor Ideas to Make a New House Feel Like Home
Jul 31, 2009
New home or not, coming home should feel like coming home. Even new homeowners who are strapped for cash can apply ideas for home decorating on a budget to make a new house a home. There are several basic things new homeowners can do to infuse a new house with personal touches.
Home Interior Decorating
Once the boxes are unpacked, new homeowners can feel too overwhelmed to tackle home decorating. Whether the issue is cost, time or motivation, home decor sometimes gets neglected. Fortunately, there are several basic things that can be done to quickly change the look and feel of the inside of a house.
- Paint is an easy way to change the look and feel of a room. Sometimes even dramatically so, depending on the colors chosen. Tackle a room each weekend.
- Lighting makes a big difference to the atmosphere in a home. Replace outdated or overly dim light fixtures with updated lighting choices from a local home improvement store. Consider adding a dimmer switch (also available at home improvement stores) for more choices in adding ambiance to a room.
- Flooring is another way new homeowners can make a bold statement. While it is easy to spend a small fortune on a nice floor, installing flooring does not have to be a bank breaking investment. Good choices are available in all price ranges. Consider peel and stick tile or snap and lock laminates which are manageable do it yourself projects.
- In the words of interior designers everywhere, "accessorize, accessorize, accessorize!" Even if more significant cosmetic changes are out of the question, the right accessories in the right places can really pack a punch. Choose a vibrant color that coordinates with a room and sprinkle the color throughout the room with pillows, candles, artwork and a knock knack or two.
Home decorating is not limited to the interior. Assuming an entire overhaul of the house's color scheme is out of the question, the doors of the house can be used to make a statement. Changing an outdated storm door and installing a stylish new one can take years off the face of a house. Painting the interior doors a color that provides a bit of tasteful contrast to the color scheme will add a bit of flavor too.
New homeowners often put landscaping plans on the back burner, assuming they are too costly. True, landscaping can be expensive and not in the budget for new homeowners. If landscaping is not in the budget, simply tinkering with existing landscaping and adding personal touches can make a big difference. Try these quick updates:
- A set of well placed Adirondack chairs in the corner of the yard
- An outdoor swing on an A-frame
- A hanging basket on the porch
Applying simple home decorating ideas can help new homeowners personalize a new house and make it feel like home. A new home is also a work in progress, and while small decorating strategies can be applied immediately, larger changes can be applied as time goes on.
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