Moving into your first house is one of the most memorable and exciting experiences you can have – it is a true step forward into adulthood (regardless of your age!). Choosing that home was a big choice, as well as a financial commitment, and it took a lot of thinking to decide on the best location, the right size of house, and how much you could or were prepared to pay. But you’ve done it. You’ve arrived. So you want to customize it and add your mark to it. Here are some suggestions for you.

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Make A Plan

You should have started planning your remodeling and decorating even before SMARTBOX Solutions, Inc. safely moved all of your things into your new home. This way, you can tell the removals company precisely where you want things such as furniture to go, even if you want everything stacked in one room so you can decorate and then unpack. This can be a helpful approach for guest bedrooms, as well as a dining room or study. It’s not only about what goes where; you also need to decide which room will be decorated first and how it will look. That way, after the dust has settled from your relocation, you can get right into it. If you work and can’t take any more vacation days, you may not have much time, which is why a written plan should help you stay on track.

Have A Budget

Moving is often a costly experience, so having a budget for the decorating you want to accomplish in your new home is beneficial. That way, you won’t overspend and find yourself falling behind on your first rental or mortgage payment – that’s not a nice way to begin your new life in a new location. Money is likely to be tight just after you move in, so start with modest improvements if necessary. It’s so tempting to get caught up in the excitement of remodeling your new home that you can easily overspend if you’re not cautious. Remember that you don’t have to purchase everything all at once and that you can just do one area at a time to stretch your budget even further.

Use Neutral Colors 

It’s a good idea to choose one core color scheme for your house so that all of the rooms have something in common. It’s helpful to make this scheme the main color and then add various components of other colors to it in the form of decorations, curtains, and other furniture. By using a neutral palette, you can prevent the problem of having colors that clash, that appear excessively bright, or that look out of place. You don’t want others – or yourself – to be uncomfortable when they come into a room and don’t know where to look. If you keep everything the same, your house will feel a lot more comfortable and harmonious.

Relax

It is not a race to decorate your new home. You’ll stay there for a long time, and nothing has to be done immediately unless a room is absolutely unusable. However, for most people, decorating their new home after moving in is just a chance to put their personal stamp on it – and if you’re going to live there for years, you’ll have plenty of time to get it all done. Stick to your strategy and your budget, and everything will fall into place in its own time.