When moving into another house for the first time, it's just normal to feel the need to put one's own personality on the new space - all things considered, unless the new house was personally designed by the owner, it's more likely that the finishes, furniture and wall paint were picked by past owner's preference. Here are 10 projects that will surely make every new house feel like home.
1. Repainting: Front Door
It's far less time consuming than painting the entire surface of the house and has all the more value for the money. While picking paint palettes, evaluate of the hardware like knobs and locks need to replaced too - sparkly new equipment can give used homes a new look, and changing locks for used homes is a good idea as well.
2. Family pictures and other personal memorabilia
Family photographs up on the walls is one of the fastest and least demanding ways to make new spaces feel homey. To prevent putting ugly permanent holes on walls before from temporary wall designs, it is better to use removable picture-hanging strips rather than nails.
3. Accent Wall
Choosing paint colors for the entire house can be an overwhelming project. To avoid this type of inconvenience, simply focus on painting an accent wall or two at this point. Getting new colors on the walls will make the place feel more like the reflection of the owner and can also serve as a trial wall for the rest of the house, in case an overall repaint is necessary.
4. Fluffy Rugs on floors
Most home owners prefer bare floors but having no less than one area or room with a squishy carpet makes a house feel more homey. To avoid the necessity of regularly cleaning up a dust accumulating rug, it is best to place it in a room far from doorways and dirty feet like bedrooms.
5. Major Cleanup
Not only by scrubbing the tiles, tabletops or walls; cleaning also means scenting up the whole place with scents that are familiar to the new owner. It well feel more like home and will also be a pleasure to stay in.
