Furnishing Your Home For The First Time
Getting Your First Place
Getting your first place is a very fun and exciting thing to celebrate. Possibly one of the most thrilling experiences that come with getting your first place is all of the possibilities that come with decorating and designing it. Since it’s your place, you have the power to transform it into whatever kind of home you desire. You can paint it a dreamy blue, hang lights from the ceiling, drench everything in sophisticated lace, or make your home a fiesta of vibrant colors; the choice is yours. With so many different possibilities, it is easy to feel happily overwhelmed by it all. But if you find yourself wondering where to start and how to get the ball rolling on decorating your very first place, then look no further. You’ve come to the right article.
Setting a Budget
First things first, you want to set a realistic budget for yourself. It can be so exciting when you first start to plan all of the great things you want to do with your home. It can be easy to get a little carried away though and then things can become a little too much. Figure out what you already have and then what more you want to get. If you create a list of all the things you need and want, as well as a budget, it can ease the process of furnishing your first place. You need to try and remember that it’s ok if you don’t have all of the money to get absolutely everything that you dream about for your house. It will take some time and some work. Your home won’t just instantly transform into what you want it to be. You may have to sacrifice some things, maybe change certain ideas around, but sticking to a budget can certainly help make the process easier.
Shop Smart
Another great tip for decorating your first home is to shop smart! I can not tell you how many times I have fallen in love with something, paid quite a pretty penny for it, but then later found a strikingly similar piece for half the price. It can be pretty irritating. If you shop smart and really look around, you can find all sorts of bargains and sales. Maybe you have a taste for the name brand stuff though. There is nothing wrong if you do but, compromising for a similar and less expensive option might better fit your budget and still give your home the look and design that you want. You can look around at ModernDigsFurniture.com, eBay, or Belle Furniture. You can even browse through used furniture websites and stores and get a name brand item for a lot less cost. Hand-me-down shopping can be fruitful as well as easy on the wallet and there are so many different shops and online websites you can go and check all of it out. It doesn’t have to be new to be beautiful and you certainly don’t need to break the bank to create a beautiful home.
Color Schemes and Vibes
Another tip for good decorating is to know and understand different colors and color schemes. Your favorite color in the whole world might be purple. Maybe you’ve thought about painting every room in your home a vibrant shade of lilac. And if that’s what you want to do, then do it. But keep in mind that colors can actually have a psychological effect on people. For example, the color blue supposedly makes people feel calmer and more relaxed. The color red, however, can make a person feel hungry. It might seem like kind of an odd thing. You wouldn’t think that colors could have such an impact on a person like that, but according to experts, it can. So, if you plan to have a lot of guests at your home, you might want to consider how you want them to feel and the vibe you want to create in your home. Choosing the right colors can actually be a pretty big deal.
DIY
Another fun way to make your home absolutely you, as well as save you some money too, is to make the decorations yourself. There are dozens of different websites you can browse that will teach you how to make beautiful homemade crafts and even some furniture pieces. Often times you will come to find that you can just make something yourself for a fraction of what it would cost if you bought a similar item, already made. It is also a really fun way to make your home more personal and give it a unique touch too. Who knows, it could be a really fun and new hobby and before you know it, you’ll be making adorable decorative pieces for everybody you know.
A Little Green Never Hurt Anybody
Another great tip for decorating your first place is to embrace the power of the plant. Even if you don’t have much of a budget and decorating may be limited, a simple succulent or floral arrangement can really brighten up a room. Studies have shown that a good majority of people find looking at plants to be relaxing and enjoyable. They can also add a splash of color to any room and help liven it up. You can buy the pots and seeds and grow them yourself, you can purchase ones that are already growing and continue to nurture them, or you can even create your own faux-arrangement with plastic flowers and leaves. The flowers don’t necessarily have to be real. Even the fake assortments can still be a great decorative piece for any home. There is no denying that a well-placed plant can add color, beauty, and a splash of nature to any room. Now some plants, depending on what you want, might cost a little bit. Again, it’s all about your budget though. You can still find inexpensive plants that are vibrant, bursting with beauty, and easy to maintain, on a low budget. Look around and see what you can find. Even if you only get two or three small ones, it will surely make any room you put them in a lot nicer looking.
Above all else, be patient with creating your dream home. It might not all come together as quickly as you want it to. You might not be able to get all of the expensive things that you were hoping to have. But a home takes time and if you are patient with it, it will turn into the home you have always wanted. It’s ok to settle for that rug that you were only half crazy about. At least it makes the room brighter, which is what you wanted it to do. You can save up and maybe get that expensive Oriental rug a little later on down the line, when you saved up enough for it. Remember, a home doesn’t have to be perfect to be a home. It will come together. In the meantime, have fun with choosing your decorations and your color schemes. Have fun with the beginning of your decorating journey.
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