When you move into a new home, it typically goes one of two ways: Everything gets unpacked and you get settled in straight away, or you procrastinate and make do as is, unpacking your belongings a little at a time. So how can you get the balance just right? What should take precedence, and what is (more or less) unimportant when it comes to life in a new home? We have four ways to help you prioritize life in a new home.
Prioritizing Life In A New Home
Get Messy Jobs Out Of The Way First
If you're going to paint or wallpaper any of the rooms in your new home, hold off on bringing in your furniture right away. If you can't wait, be sure your belongings are covered and out of the way. Prep your floor with a drop cloth and paint the ceiling and mouldings first. Tape off the baseboards and window trims and paint your walls next, moving your belongings into the center of the room if need be. Paint your baseboards and window trims last. Once your paint is dry (typically 24 hours), you can arrange your furniture as you wish.
Move The Furniture In
Once your rooms are painted or papered, it's time to move your furniture, throw rugs, and other decorative items in. Be sure to bring in larger pieces first, such as sofas, chairs and tables. Smaller items such as end tables, lamps and rugs should be brought in next, with decorative accents and smaller decor pieces last.
Need help with furniture placement? Check out these no-fail tricks on how to arrange furniture from Better Homes & Gardens.
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Make Things Safe
If there are any little jobs that need doing around the house such as tightening cabinet hinges and cupboard knobs, don't wait until they becoming an annoying nuisance--take care of them now. Same holds true for little things around your garden, like loose edging or a clogged pond pump. If you feel like your property's landscaping could use a makeover, take a look at New Life Rockeries. They can help find different ways to transform any unsafe (or even unused) parts of your property into something of a feature (like a beautiful rockery!).
Add The Finishing Touches
Once you've painted your space, moved in your belongings and figured out the placement of furniture in each of the rooms, you can begin to really personalize your space. Do you like collecting pieces from the Pioneer Woman or Rae Dunn? Have a favorite color scheme or style? Be sure to have plenty of accessories, photos and paintings that really showcase your personality. One idea is to create gallery walls full of family photographs, inspirational quotes or reprints from your favorite artists. Another is to create stylish shelf vignettes around your home with family photos, heirlooms, plants and other items that are unique to you.
If there are any little jobs that need doing around the house such as tightening cabinet hinges and cupboard knobs, don't wait until they becoming an annoying nuisance--take care of them now. Same holds true for little things around your garden, like loose edging or a clogged pond pump. If you feel like your property's landscaping could use a makeover, take a look at New Life Rockeries. They can help find different ways to transform any unsafe (or even unused) parts of your property into something of a feature (like a beautiful rockery!).
Add The Finishing Touches
Once you've painted your space, moved in your belongings and figured out the placement of furniture in each of the rooms, you can begin to really personalize your space. Do you like collecting pieces from the Pioneer Woman or Rae Dunn? Have a favorite color scheme or style? Be sure to have plenty of accessories, photos and paintings that really showcase your personality. One idea is to create gallery walls full of family photographs, inspirational quotes or reprints from your favorite artists. Another is to create stylish shelf vignettes around your home with family photos, heirlooms, plants and other items that are unique to you.
We hope these simple tips help you with prioritizing your life in your new home. Do you have any you'd like to add? Let us know in the comments below.
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