While moving into a new space can be exhilarating and fun, it might take some time before you really feel at home there. Getting used to new surroundings can be tough, and not having a comfortable home base adds a bit of chaos to your daily life. Make that transition easier and much quicker, by trying these five surefire home design tricks that will turn your new apartment into your very own cozy space in no time.
Maximize Your Natural Sunlight
Project via Rachel @Fifty Two Weekends of DIY
Natural sunlight has the power to make a space feel comfortable and welcoming, and you certainly want to feel welcomed in your new home. Maximize your light by putting up some filmy light colored drapes and using mirrors as wall décor. Not only will they give the illusion that your space is bigger than it is, they’ll bounce any incoming sunlight throughout every room.
Hang Pictures and Familiar Art
Project via Jamie @C.R.A.F.T.
If your new space feels unfamiliar, fill it with faces of people you love and images that make you feel at home. A gallery wall isn’t only a great way to decorate your new apartment, it’s a great way to get yourself settled into your new place.
Customize Built-In Furniture With New Hardware
Project via Katie @Upcycled Treasures
You’ve probably brought along some of your own furniture, but in case the built in or left behind pieces don’t quite feel like your own, give them an easy, customized update with new hardware. Replacing old hardware is an instant budget way to give your new space a personal flavor.
Bring In Textiles
Project via Christina @No.29 Design
Part of what makes a place feel homey is its coziness factor. Add throw pillows, window curtains and area rugs to soften your apartment, start up a color scheme and make it feel lived in and comfortable. Make moving in easier, by checking out For Rent’s moving in tips.
Focus on One Room at a Time, Starting With the Bedroom
Project via Heidi @Honeybear Lane
Instead of trying to tackle every corner at the same time, focus on one room first so you can retreat to a familiar space when you take breaks from unpacking and setting up your apartment. The bedroom might be the best place to start, or you can begin with the room that inspires you most, like a living room with a large window or a kitchen with exposed brick.
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