Simple Ways to Make Your New Place More Homey
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While vacations and hotel stays are nice, there’s nothing quite like walking through the front door of your home. When you’ve moved into a new place, you have a new opportunity to recreate a welcoming environment for yourself, your loved ones and your guests. Before you become overwhelmed regarding where to start, keep it simple. Include these simple tips to make your new place homey.
1. Fresh Flowers and Plants
Most people visit the grocery store on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. In addition to picking up your milk and fresh produce, pick up fresh flowers. They’re a lovely addition to a grocery list. Plus, they do wonders for the look of your home. If you choose to purchase one bouquet of flowers, you can split it up to create small arrangements throughout the home. Purchase a bouquet of baby’s breath to maximize the look of the smaller arrangements. Visit a local thrift store to find stunning vases with ornate designs. You can also opt for a classic look with simple clear vases.
Another great yet simple way to make your home look fresh and bright involves taking care of indoor plants. If you don’t have a green thumb, that’s okay. Just choose the indoor plants that are extremely low-maintenance. Try beautiful options like the peace lily, the lady palm or an aloe plant. Plus, indoor plants are excellent air purifiers.
2. Artwork
Just like candles have the power to transform a home with their scent, artwork has the same power from a visual perspective. Become intentional about adding artwork to the rooms of your home. It’s not enough to solely focus on painting the walls. Add personality by picking art that captures your eye. Create dimension by choosing extra large wall art for one of the larger walls in a room. In addition to adding artwork to the walls in the form of canvases and other framed pieces, find conversational pieces in different mediums such as pottery and architecture.
3. Candles and Potpourri
Candles are perfect for creating a certain type of ambiance. You don’t have to see a candle to feel its impact. The sense of smell is so powerful and memorable. While it’s nice to enjoy the sophistication of high-end luxury candle brands, diversify your options by trying candles on sites like Etsy and more. Many big-box retailers provide affordable candles that smell incredible.
For many people, the thought of potpourri is associated with grandmothers and dated decor trends. There are updated, sophisticated yet simple ways to make your home smell cozy. Visit the international aisle of your local grocery store to purchase cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. Head to the produce section to purchase a pack of fresh rosemary and a bag of oranges. Grab a box of freezer-safe plastic bags as well. Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, peel the oranges. Disperse the orange peels along with the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and rosemary into a number of plastic bags. Store them all in the freezer. When you’re ready to create a great smell at home, fill a crockpot with water. Grab a potpourri bag from the freezer. Pour the contents in the crockpot, and let it simmer on low heat. Your home will smell phenomenal.
4. Cleanliness and Organization
Even with all of the interesting pieces of artwork, sweet-smelling candles and cozy blankets, a messy home will directly kill the vibe. If cleanliness isn’t a strong suit, hire a cleaning service. Still, it’s good to develop a simple routine of doing one or two chores a day. Clean down all of the countertops and surfaces of the home. Wipe the baseboards on Tuesdays. Vacuum and sweep the home on Thursdays. The commonly-used areas will need to be cleaned daily. However, by maintaining a cleaning routine, it’s much easier to maintain a beautiful, cozy home.
Conclusion
As you look at this list of tips, don’t try to tackle everything at one time. Instead, take your time in allowing the home to show you what it needs in the most organic way. When you’re sitting down to watch television and you become more familiar with the walls in the room, you’ll be able to get a better understanding of what type of artwork will work perfectly on a particular wall. If you try to fit everything in at one time, you might end up with a bunch of items that don’t work cohesively. As you take your time to gradually build your cozy home, you’ll be much more pleased with your final results.
