Does turning your house into a home require a lot of imagination and skill?
Not really!
It is actually not that difficult to transform any house into your own little place of happiness. Homesickness can be tough on your mental well-being, especially when it comes to long-distance traveling. The process requires loads of moving and arranging, so you need a space of relaxation and peace at the end of the day.
Creating that special space can be managed with some little improvements that can either include using stuff you already own or buying bits and bobs from IKEA or your local charity shop.
In this small guide, we will showcase to you some ways of how to enhance your home-away-from-home easily.
1. Choose the perfect Lighting
Sometimes the perfect atmosphere in a house can be set with just a few switch clicks. If you pick out suitable, warm lights that can fill up a room and make it cozy, there is no better way to feel homey. The perfect lighting includes not only great big bulbs but also candles, fairy lights, or anything that can make those four cold walls feel good.
You can buy second-hand lights or find reasonable offers from big retailers – you don’t have to venture into a professional light shop to do that.
Trust us. It’s so worth it.
2. Create a Palette of Texture
Put simply – you shall grab as many cushions, blankets, sofas and rugs as you can, and build your charming home. Especially during the cold seasons, your feet will love a good soft rug, and you will feel great when wrapped up in a fluffy blanket with a cup of tea. It’s so magical, especially after a long, tedious day of moving house and working.
Again, you don’t need to spend a fortune on textiles: just visit local shops or big retails and find suitable bargains.
Choose big, small, or anything that fits your taste and your home size. Be bold and creative.
3. Include Captured Moments and Books
Pick out your favorite photos and place them everywhere you possibly can – walls, shelves, tables, etc. Whenever you turn around, you will see your most-loved ones in their happiest moments: that can help the homesickness go away. Just start putting your precious moments everywhere to see.
Alongside photos, you can pop out your favorite books and place them on shelving. You can’t argue that books always make any home a bit more personal and intimate. When moving, they’re the heaviest part (we got you covered on that), so the only thing you need to do is enjoy arranging them by colors and genres in your new home.
4. Add Colors and Ambience
Picking out the right colors for your home is essential to the way it feels at the end of the day. Choosing warm tones like yellows, orange, and the green color, which is excellent for eye relaxation, can really turn a room into a relaxing zone.
Moreover, they build up the ambiance of the place and leave the home residents with a tender feeling of safety.
Of course, you can always pick out wallpapers or any other form of wall coverage that looks fine. Another way of creating a pleasing ambiance is through your flooring. Usually, natural wood is your best option: if you have natural wooden floors in your new home, freshen them up and keep them. Honestly, natural wood is gold when it comes to interiors.
These are the essential tips and tricks on turning your new house into a home without spending a fortune or wasting too much time.
If you need help with your long-distance moving, do not hesitate to contact us.