Revolution GrayAs you mature, you may feel that itch to travel, explore, and try something new. For many people, this restlessness translates into moving from their current home to a new one. Whether you want to downsize or try a new lifestyle, transitioning into a new home requires a lot of work. Once you complete all the heavy lifting and arrive in your new place, you’ll need to unpack and set up your living space. Here are a few quick tips for decorating your new home.
Bring a Little Piece of Home
While your new place is your new home, it does not hold the same sentimental meaning as your previous homes. Maybe you are choosing to experience something new and want a taste of the familiar to keep you going. For example, say you lived the urban life all these years and now want to move into the countryside. Moving into your first home after living in rented apartments your whole life can be very disorienting, so keep a reminder of your urban life with a photographed cityscape.
Adapt Your Style
At this point in life, you know what you like and don’t like. However, that doesn’t mean you should close yourself off from new ideas. Keep your eye for style open, and add inspiration as you go. Continuing the earlier city-to-rural example, you may need bigger, flashier artwork to create more color on your large, vaulted walls. Or you could add a few rustic pieces to match the surrounding rural landscape. No matter how you do it, adapting your style can help you turn the page on a new chapter in life and make your new home unique to you.
Take It Slow
Decorating your new home does not have to happen all at once. It is perfectly acceptable not to hang every picture you moved with in one weekend. Instead, get a feel for your space, and imagine various artwork and frames in multiple spaces. You might find that your photos from the bathroom in your last house work perfectly in your new kitchen. Taking it slow also gives you the freedom to accumulate more fun decor from local shops and vendors. Most of all, the slower pace will help you to view your home as a space to enjoy rather than a project to complete.
Remember these quick tips for decorating your new home as you transition into your new house. While you should always stick to your style, consider being open to how your new space influences you. Who knows? Maybe the new scenery and pace of life will give you more inspiration for a beautiful home.