If you’ve just got the keys to your new house, it’s time to make it your home. Whether you’ve bought a home or you’re renting, there are simple ways you can make your space feel a little more cozy and welcoming. Follow the steps below for inspiration.
Block draughts
Keeping the heat in is essential to making your space snug and homely. Check for draughts around doors and windows and stop them by adjusting door hinges or blocking gaps. You can also try curtains or fabric draught excluders as a quick and cost-effective fix.
Repaint the walls
This could be trickier in rented accommodation but painting the walls is a simple and cheap way to refresh your space. For small spaces, choose a light color to open them up. If you want to show off your personality, try a feature wall in a different shade.
Hang pictures
There’s no better way to bring a bit of yourself into the home than with pictures. Whether they’re from the family album or they’re your favorite artworks, frame and hang pictures around the home to brighten it up. Try the trend for feature walls and cluster your frames together.
Add soft furnishings
Make your home even more inviting by adding soft furnishings. Curtains will help to keep in the warmth and add a homely finish to your room. Scatter cushions and blankets are perfect for throwing on the sofa or bed to create a snuggly spot, too.
Bring in the outdoors
If you don’t have a garden, bring greenery indoors with houseplants. Plants are proven to benefit our mental health and help us relax. They also look great sat on a shelf or hung with a macrame hanging. Dried flowers are also popular right now and are a simple way to add a shot of color to your room.
Think about lighting
Create an ambiance with the right lighting. Table lamps are perfect for when you’re unwinding in the evening and the overhead light is too harsh. Choose a warm bulb for an even more inviting atmosphere. String lights are a fun way to bring personality to a children’s room or communal space, too.
Upcycle furniture
If you can’t afford to replace furniture but you fancy a refresh, try upcycling furniture that you have. This could be sanding and painting wooden drawers and a bed frame or reupholstering an old sofa or armchair. The result is instantly cozy and satisfying.
Add a rug or two
Not only will a rug help to keep the heat in, it can also change the entire aesthetic of your room. Try small scatter rugs if you want to add lots of color or one big style with a deep shag if you’re aiming for a snug space to unwind.
Light a candle
Fill your space with ambient light (and a delicious scent) with a scented candle. These add the perfect finish to a newly overhauled room and will help you to unwind after a busy day of DIY, too.
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