subject: Transforming Your New House Into A Home [print this page] Decorating a new home is exciting! The energy level is up, the mood euphoric and the attention to details still very keen. "Getting down and dirty" is something to look forward to because it means starting the transformation of a new house into your home sweet home.
The amount of work to be done will depend on what you have to work with but even a brand new construction can always use a personal touch. This can be done very simply by hanging pictures or by painting the walls, but you need to start somewhere.
Decide on a design idea. Combining different styles is acceptable but having a basis for these varying ideas will make decorating easier. You have to start somewhere and working around a theme will determine your use of colors, decorations, furniture, etc.
Use things that you like. Add personal touches like photographs, favorite artworks, travel souvenirs and collections. You want your home to have an inviting ambiance to it, as well as to give a comfortable and relaxing feel.
Express your likes and preferences in area rugs where you can choose your favorite colors, designs, shapes and patterns. Make sure that the size is the perfect fit for the spot you chose and you can do this by measuring the area before purchasing the rug. If it's for a furniture group, have the right rug size to accommodate all the furniture pieces with some extra space on the rug, especially for pulling back chairs.
It's fun to decorate a new house because it's somewhat an introduction between you and your new place. Don't be afraid to show yourself. In doing so, you will find yourself a real home, a place that you will enjoy for many years.
