The first time is always going to be the hardest. And when you're moving in to your new home, this statement can never seem to be a lot more real.
Buying (or renting) your own HDB flat or a condo unit or a landed property and finally moving in to it can be considered as one of the most liberating experiences in one's life. For a single person, it gives the feeling of freedom and independence. For couples, it gives a feeling of security and it marks the start of living together as a family. Before daydreaming of how you are going to live your life in your own house, you must come up with a plan on how you can transform an empty shell of your new house in to a warm, cozy and inviting home.
How can you be able to get through all the things to do when moving in to your new home and still be breathing after it's all done, you might ask. Here are some suggestions that you can try.
To bring or not to bring.
Days or even weeks (or months, depending on how sentimental are you) before you move in to your new sanctuary, start arranging your old stuff that you want to bring with you. A lot of people are having problems with throwing old stuff away because of its sentimental value. However, you must remember that you are starting a new chapter in your life and it is important that you start fresh as you start over. Get rid of at least 25 to 50 percent of your old things. Of course you don't have to necessarily throw them away. You can actually earn money from them by having a garage sale. If most of your old stuff are still working just fine, you can donate them to charity. This way you can have that peace in your heart that your favourite chair will give comfort to another person.
"I know your new owner will take care of you. (sobs)"
The bedroom is where the heart is.
Or at least 1/3 of it. The bedroom is where you sleep and rest and read books or watch TV. It practically is a home inside a home for some people and it is imperative that you start decorating your new house from this room. Buying as much as you can afford for this area is very worth it but don't be very excited to the point that you over buy stuff for your bedroom that you clutter its space. Buy the most expensive bed that you can see (the most expensive that you can afford, of course), decorate your windows and add mirrors especially if your room is space constrained. Tell your designer to paint the walls to the colour that will complement your beddings. Also tell your designer if you are an early worm or a night owl. If you always wake up early then your bedroom must look light with bright colours and translucent treatment. On the other hand, if you are the type of person who sleeps during the day and stays awake at night then your room should have more deeper and darker shades of colours. Either way it should always be comfortable for you.
"Good morning, bright ray of sunshine!"
Mixing may not necessarily be matching.
When you go to retail stores, do you notice how they persuade you to buy a set of furniture or anything in a set? Of course it is nice to see a couple of items in your house with the same styling but you don't want your room to be generic and (gasp!) lifeless. If you buy everything in sets, you don't really get to inject your personality in them because it already has its own. When matching and mixing furnitures in a room, always consider the balance of colours and proportions. A tiny-winy table in a huge room will surely look awkward and you don't need awkward for your new home, do you?
Unless you can pull off a fabulous mix and match like this one.
Don't buy like the world is going to end tomorrow.
Because you are excited to move in to your new home, you felt the urge to buy everything that you think will look good for the overall decoration of your house. After you move in you realize that your big blue sofa does not quite go well with your pumpkin wall. It is advised that you live in your new house for at least two months before you do any major purchases. It takes time for you to realize what furniture goes well in what room and what parts of the house need renovation. Buy things gradually and you will see how you slowly transform your home into a more stylish sanctuary.
Who knew this sofa could look better outside?
Credits
Story based from:
www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/6-tips-for-decorating-your-first-home/index.html
Photos taken from:
www.myscrapchick.com/collection_small2.htm
www.redbubble.com/people/dondavisuk/works/2852464-old-teddy-in-his-old-chair
www.reztnrelax.com/portfolio.php
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