Turn your new home from an unfamiliar place into something special. Moving into a new home is a rollercoaster of emotions. When it’s all said and done, though, it can suddenly feel a little strange. After all, you’re in a new home (and potentially new city) that you’re not familiar with yet.
Usually, people get rid of this feeling as soon as possible by making their houses feel like homes. In other words, they add personal elements to their new homes that make them feel like they’ve been living there for several years instead of a couple of weeks.
Thankfully, it’s easy to make your new house feel like home. How? By following these genius (and proven) methods discussed below.
Create a Feature Wall — It’ll Look Amazing
The first step is to create a feature wall in your new house. In case you didn’t know, the purpose of a feature wall is simple: make a statement.
Ideally, your feature wall should be in a place like the living room. The best position is usually where people focus their attention the most, which is generally opposite the doorway.
On your feature wall, you can showcase all kinds of things, such as:
Art pieces
Plates
Books
Photos
Vintage décor
As you can see, there are plenty of opportunities here for you to make your feature wall very personal to you and anyone else living in the home. And because you’ll see the feature wall all of the time, it’ll quickly help to ground you in your new home and make you feel more relaxed. Plus, it’s a cool way to impress your friends and other guests that come over.
One of the most important aspects of your feature wall is the wallpaper. Once you’ve got the wallpaper right, you’re halfway there. Here’s a helpful guide on wallpaper ideas for a feature wall that you’ll find incredibly useful. Remember, don’t rush your choice of wallpaper. Take some time to compare the different available wallpapers so that you can settle on the wallpaper that suits your personality and your new home’s aesthetic.
Add Your Signature Scent
At your old house, you likely used a signature scent in the form of candles, incense sticks, or a diffuser.
Whatever your go-to scent was, it’s important that you add it to your new home. This will go a long way in helping you to settle into your new home and feel more immersed as you get used to the different rooms.
Also, don’t be afraid to try new scents, too. After all, you’re in a new home, so there’s no better opportunity than now to experiment with new things.
Sprinkle Some Greenery Around the Different Rooms
Greenery is great for adding cosiness to any home. Not only does greenery look great, but it also helps to purify the air as well. When you think about it, what more could you ask for?
Remember, you don’t need that much greenery to have the desired effect. Even just a handful of plants spread out from room to room can be more than enough.
Create a Games Room If You Have Kids
If you’ve moved to a new home with a spouse and kids, then the obvious step is to create a games room for them. Your children likely had a games room in your old home, so they’ll be expecting one here, too!
Naturally, you’ll need to convert the spare room into a games room. Here, you can include all of the board games and other equipment that your children love.
Setup Your Home Theatre System
During the day and at night-time, you’ll spend many hours in your new home’s living room.
Making your living room feel as homely as possible is key — and the best way to get started is by setting up your home theatre system. After doing this, you and your family will be able to kick your feet up and enjoy watching Netflix and TV in the future.
The keys to a good home theatre system are a modern 4K television and surround sound speaker system. This way, you can get the most out of whatever content you’re watching, whether it’s your favorite movies or brand-new documentaries on Netflix.
Conclusion
Settling into a new house can take a little bit of time. Fortunately, you can speed up the process by following all of the tips discussed in this guide. Before you even realize it, your new house will feel like home.
