When
you move into a new apartment, decorating the new place and
discovering favorite spots in your new apartment can be exciting. But
an unfamiliar space can still take time to get used to. Follow these
simple strategies to quickly make your new apartment or house truly
feel like home shortly after you move in.
Plan
How You Want the Furniture Before You Arrive
When
you first visit your new apartment home, start trying to envision it
as yours. Think about how you may arrange furniture in it to create a
comfortable, happy haven. Create a notebook devoted to the décor of
your new home and take notes when you get inspired. By giving
yourself time for anticipation, you can get even more enjoyment in
decorating your new home.
Downsize
a Little Before Your Move
Nothing
can make an apartment feel uncomfortable quite like being
overstuffed. Although the arrival of moving boxes can make the new
space feel messy at first, knowing that every item you are going to
unpack will have its place can give you peace of mind. So, try to
downsize before you make the move.
Do
this by assessing each item before you pack it away. Useful items
should probably come with you. So should things that you truly adore.
If you are only holding on to something because it's part of a
collection or you received it as a gift a decade ago, you can
probably let it go. For a bit of a financial boost before your move,
you may even try selling items you no longer want.
Set
Aside Your Favorite Things to Put up First
When
you are packing your things for the move, set aside a few favorite
works of art and cherished mementos. Put them in a box that you take
with you to your new home. That way, you may display items as soon as
you arrive. You can enjoy them before the movers arrive, and their
presence in your new place can immediately give it that wonderful
homey feeling.
Choose
a New Scent for Your New Home
Although
you may want a little bit of the feeling you had in your last home,
one of the best ways to make your new apartment feel like home is
starting new traditions and daily practices. For example, you may
choose a new scent for your new home, then get scented candles and
scented oil burners in the same matching smell.
According
to Psychology Today, the emotional response to smells varies widely
according to personal experiences, so choose a smell that evokes
positive feelings for you. That way, when you come home to your new
apartment, you can enjoy the wonderful smell you love. It can help
you immediately start building happy moments to remember there.
Create
Well-Lit Spaces for Leisure or Work
If
you plan to work in your home, make sure to set aside a separate area
for this. The space should be well-lit. Whether you choose a spot by
a large window for adequate natural light or buy a few lamps to light
up dark spaces, a well-lit area is conducive for both making your new
home look and feel comfortable while also being optimally functional
for your daily needs.
You
can also switch all the lightbulbs
in
your new home to give the place a warmer glow. Filament bulbs in the
bathroom can give it a softer glow for luxurious bubble baths. You
may choose bulbs with a lower wattage for certain areas such as the
sitting area where you'll be watching television.
Finally,
contact the caring team at Robert
Cottingham Property Management
today
to find your next home. We provide economically efficient apartments
to fit any budget. By working in conjunction with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, we are proud to help connect our
clients with great places to comfortably call home.
