Month: June 2019
DIY Home Decor Projects for your New Home
Decorating a new home and putting your personalized touch on it can be a very exciting time, but the cost of fully decorating a home can get very expensive very quickly. It is natural to want to create a space that you can be proud of, wowing your family, friends, and other visitors.
The great thing is, there are countless DIY decor projects you can make yourself to personalize your home, maximize space, and involve the whole family – all without spending a ton of money. You’ll be proud to show off your work throughout your home and will soon have a space full of great memories and your personal touch.
With some creativity, you can kick your home interior design up a notch and take advantage of the blank canvas of your newly built home with endless possibilities. A lot of the materials needed to make some neat DIY home interior design pieces you probably already have lying around or could pick up very quickly for very little money (or sometimes free!).
Elevate Your Home Interior Design With Homemade Pieces
From homemade shelves out of old pallets to elegant DIY beaded chandeliers, let your creativity run wild throughout your new home. Let’s take a look at some ideas for great projects to start with.
DIY Decorative Chalkboard
Are you tired of losing track of handwritten to-do notes or shopping lists? Looking for a more organized way for everyone to contribute to the grocery list? Turn an area of a wall in the kitchen into a DIY chalkboard. Just pick up a small can of black chalkboard paint and Whitewood board to create a great looking space for shopping lists or notes framed in rustic wooden framing. Check out the full tutorial here.
Buying A Home That Fits Your Future
You are looking at buying a home soon but overwhelmed by what you should be considering in your purchase. The good news is, it is possible to buy a home that you would consider your dream home and your forever home. The key is to not think of your home needs and wants in just the short term but also in the long term. Will this home fit your future self and family in 20 to 30 years?
More and more people are building a home or buying a home where they can age in place. It is important to buy a home that meets all your needs and wants now and still allows access to the things you require in your daily life as you age, no matter whether you are buying your first home or are approaching your golden years.
Thinking Long Term When Buying A Home
Of course, it is impossible to predict how things will change in you and your family’s life over the years. But, making a conscious effort to try and plan for the long term when buying a home can make things much easier to enjoy and thrive in your home for a very long time to come. Consider things like:
- Will your family be expanding?
- Do you have grown children moving out soon?
- Will you or your spouse be retiring after moving into your new home?
The goal is to try and find a home that fits the universal design for you and your family. Universal design, as defined by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is “the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible,
6 Décor Tips for Furnishing Your New Home
Purchasing a new home is both exciting and gratifying. But now that you have crossed this bridge, you know it’s time for the fun part – making your new house a home. It’s important to know that there is not only a lot of organizing and shopping involved, but also an art and a somewhat large project that will take place.
Have you ever wondered why Ikea is always so painfully packed with eager customers? Well, because people are there to spend their hard earned money on furniture and home décor of course. But why? Wouldn’t it just be smarter to save the money and use it on that trip to the Caribbean you always wanted to go on? Actually-no! Science tells us that the color, patterns, and style of a room can have major effects on our moods – even our sleep!
In fact, the visuals and ambience of your home is so important that they have developed an art for this event in the ancient Chinese culture. It’s called the art of Feng Shui, of which you’ve most likely heard of. It’s really all about balance; the right amount of light in a room and the energy certain objects and reflections bring to our spaces.
If you’re finding yourself ready to start furnishing your new home, consider reading on. We have 6 great tips on how to furnish your home for the first time.
1. Choose a theme
Before you purchase any art, décor, or rugs – you’re going to want to first establish your theme for each room (or for the entire house.) This will create a sense of unity and will help you achieve an overall ambience.
The important thing to consider while contemplating your theme is your personality.