Are you getting ready to move into your first house? Let us help you decorate by using our interior design tips for first-time homeowners!
Start With the Bedroom
A common question for those decorating a home for the first time is where to start. It depends on the individual and the house, but the bedroom is typically an excellent place to begin.
You’ll spend most of your time in your new home in the bedroom, so you can make it most reflect your aesthetic desires. Once you see your ideal bedroom, you can branch out and take those ideas into the rest of the house.
Don’t Forget the Lights
One of the most overlooked parts of interior design is the lighting. It doesn’t matter how well you decorate a room if the space has terrible lighting.
One of many lighting tips to help you achieve well-lit space is to layer your lighting—mixing ambient lights with more miniature, task-focused lighting. This lighting balance allows you to adjust the room’s illumination depending on the situation, whether you’re working, entertaining, or simply relaxing.
Mix It Up
Don’t be fooled by furniture stores—not everything has to come in a matching set! You don’t want your entire home to have the same dull look and feel, so don’t be afraid to mix it up occasionally.
The most exciting designs feature décor and items that are different from one another. You don’t want everything to clash, but variety is always beneficial in interior design.
Colors = Cohesion
One way to create consistency in your home without having all the furniture and materials look the same is to use similar colors. Creating a cohesive and dynamic space is tricky—but color is an excellent tool for tying a space together.
You don’t want wall-to-wall color for every room, but using similar colored accents throughout the home’s décor helps things feel more connected.
Take Your Time
One of the simplest but most effective decorating tips we can offer first-time homeowners is to relax and take your time. Trying to put together an interior design for an entire house is stressful, but you don’t have to rush yourself.
You’ve already made a long-term commitment, so you and the house aren’t going anywhere soon. You don’t want to dawdle, but you can afford to be deliberate when decorating your home—rushed choices are often bad ones.
