Sunday, June 9, 2013

How to Make Your New House Feel Like a Home


Having a new house built can be a very exciting, busy, and revolutionizing experience. Moving into that new house can be an even more life altering transformation for you and your family. So, when you move into a new place that is in a way extremely foreign to you how do you take the beautiful custom house that you have just had built and make it feel like an actual home?

Once your house has had all of the finishing touches put on it and you’ve moved all of your possessions in, it may be hard for you and your family to settle in. It may feel as if the house doesn’t have any characteristics that represent your family because you haven’t had a chance to put your individual touches on it. You want your dwelling to tell the story of your family and the love that you have for each other as well as reflect your taste and style.

To make your home your own and create an environment that is comfortable and inviting you need to incorporate things that reveal your personality. Adding accents that you like is one way to make a house a home. Keeping plants in your abode can give off a serene vibe and make your residence a place that feels relaxed, yet alive. When considering what types of plants you would like to have in your home your possibilities are endless. If you don’t have much time to take care of a plant you could purchase a silk plant. If you are someone that is able to keep a plant alive you could have any type of greenery that may look presentable with your decor, or a floral arrangement as the center piece of a table.

Another decorative aspect that can add something extra, giving your house a homey, lived in tone, is artwork. Being able to choose a work of art that represents you can create the perfect vibe for your abode. Artwork can be considered anything in the range of paintings, drawings, sculptures, even antique pieces of furniture or accessories that tie in well with the rooms in your home. The artwork in your quarters should speak to you and your guests and symbolize your individuality.

Of course, the most important way to make a house a home is to show representation of family. Displaying photos of your relatives throughout your home can be a great way to begin this transition. Other items that can help create that family-like ambiance are homemade pieces such as bookcases, shelves, or blankets. Another great idea is to display items that your children have made, such as artwork, to illustrate how proud you are of your family and the loving bond that you share. You can also never go wrong with a wall, in your pantry, garage, or whatever spot you may choose, that is dedicated to keeping track of the growth of your children. Using some sort of yardstick you can measure the height of your children each year or every few months and use a pencil to mark their current measurement. You can then go back and look to see how much they have grown.

A house is not a home without individuality, characteristics of your style and personality, and family accents. Your home should be a comfortable place for you and your family and should emphasize your distinctiveness.

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