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4 Tips on Choosing Décor For Your New Home 

Moving to a new home can be an exciting time. It’s an opportunity to start afresh in a new home as well as experience a new neighbourhood. However, a lot of work often goes into this big move, so it can be stressful at times! One of the enjoyable things about moving can be the chance you get to decorate your home.

It may especially be fun if you’re the type of person that enjoys designing your own space. To minimize the amount of stress you’re feeling, it may be a good idea to try and think about your décor plan before moving homes. This article may help by giving you four tips on choosing décor for your new home.

   1. Stick to a Budget

Before going crazy on the décor shopping, it’s important that you create a budget. A budget is important because you still need to factor in the cost of moving homes which can rake up a hefty bill on its own. Ensure you consider elements such as moving, hiring a conveyancing lawyer to help with the paperwork, and any other related fees when it comes to moving homes. You can then see how much you have left to budget to decorate your home. If you can’t afford it right away, remember it’s okay to decorate gradually instead of all at once.

   2. Try Something New

Another thing to consider when choosing décor for your new home is trying something new. If you’ve had the décor in your previous home for some time, then you may want to try something at the complete other end of the spectrum. 

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It will, however, depend heavily on what your new space looks like and how much flexibility that you have. One home décor trend that you could think about trying is using colours such as russet, plum, and damson throughout your home. Materials such as woolen chunky knits and rustic country linens may also work quite well.

  3. Make it Your Own

When decorating your new home, think about ways that you can make it your own. This often means adding a personal touch or sentimental value in different ways.

Some ways that you can do this include:

 • adding family photos around the house

 • including your favourite colours in your chosen palette

 • using artworks that reflect your personality

The goal should be to add personal touches to your new space that make it feel like home.

   4. Don’t Get Rid of Everything

When choosing decor for your new home, try not to get rid of everything. It is especially something to consider if you happen to be on a budget. Even if you’re going to try something new as suggested above, see if any of your old furniture could come in handy in any of the spaces of your new place.

Also, when buying new furniture, remember to avoid impulse buying and take your time to look around. By doing so, you should be able to find discounts as well as give yourself time to decide if you truly want and need the items that you want to buy.

Décor can go a long way in setting the ambience of your home. It can make it feel brighter and homelier if done up to your personal desire and taste. However, it can also be stressful when you’re just moving into a new home and have so many other things to think about. Hopefully, after reading this article, you have a few tips that you can apply during your move.

Have fun,

Klaudia xx

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