Decorating

Planning and Creativity During Home Decorating

June 15, 2017

Moving into and decorating a new home doesn't have to be a daunting task, it just needs some planning and creativity. Rarely do we can purchase a home that is already perfect, but there are a few tips you can use to make your decorating easier. If you are fortunate enough to get possession of your new home before you give up your old home, you'll be able to hit the ground running, if not, don't worry.

Cleaning and painting an empty room is obviously easier than it is in a room full of furniture, but this usually isn't possible. To minimize the amount of rework and shuffling of

furniture, try to get your cleaning finished before you move in. If you want to paint, try to leave as many things packed as possible so you don't have to keep moving them around when you're painting. This will save you a lot of time and will help to protect valuables from wayward paint splatters.

Don't rush into shopping for home decor items just to fill an empty area. Make sure you know what you want and how it will impact the feeling of your home. It's usually best to work with what you have first, and then add to your decor slowly with carefully selected pieces. Your home reflects your personality, so be heedful of things you might no longer want six months from now, especially for more expensive things. Possible accessories include: decorative mirrors, artwork, plants, side tables, candle holders, and shelving.

The prior owners of your new home may have left their window coverings behind. If you like them and they fit with your furnishings, you've just lucked out, but make sure to carefully clean them to get rid of any dust. It's fine to not have a perfectly dressed home right away after moving in. Decorating a home takes time , but try to get the larger projects such as painting and flooring out of the way sooner rather than later. The fewer things you must move around the easier and faster these jobs will be. Then you can put your basic room together and take your time accessorizing your house.

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