Whether you’re buying your first house or moving houses, it’s a really exciting time for anybody. But once that initial buzz wears off, more often than not you’re left with the cold feeling that your new house just doesn’t feel like a home. This is a totally normal feeling, and you may even be regretting the move in the first place – try not to worry though! It can take a lot of time for you to feel at home in your new house, but here are some top tips to try to speed this process up.
Hang Family Pictures on the Walls
Feeling lonely is common, especially when you move into your first home. What better way to feel at home than having your favourite pictures of your family on your walls? Don’t worry about knocking holes into the walls. Just get stuck in and fill your walls with your favourite pictures. Or, get artsy and create canvas prints to hang in your living room. For example, visit hello canvas to create your own personalised canvas prints. This is a great way to add style to your house whilst also being able to look back on some great memories.
Fill it with Nice Scents
When you first move into a new house, there is always a lingering smell. The ‘new house’ smell. It somehow smells cold and unlived-in. Overcoming that smell with your own familiar scents is a great way to make your house feel less empty and unknown. Plus, everyone loves a good candle, right? Maybe you’ve got a certain scent that reminds you of your old home or a scent that reminds you of a family member. Go out, get these scented candles and soon your house will remind you of happy memories. That new house smell will soon be a thing of the past.
Get Some Indoor Plants
Not only will this spruce up your home and give it an inviting feel, but it will also give you something to do and keep your mind occupied. Learning how to look after indoor plants is easily done, and it could turn out to be your new hobby! Adding a bit of greenery to your home instantly makes the space brighter, and having plants around you can actually improve your mood.
Create New Memories
Your new house will forever feel unknown until new fun memories are created there. Initially, it’s important to invite family and friends around, even if it’s just to help with the unpacking. The first few months will be a whirlwind of chaos as you try to organise and sort each room out, so make sure you take some time to socialise in your new environment, to help you to settle in. As soon as you create these memories, you will begin to feel a little better, and the house will feel cosier.
At the end of the day, you want your house to feel like a safe space, where you can relax and enjoy yourself. Following these simple tips will soon transform your new house into a cosy and inviting home.
Stewart Thurlow
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