INSTANT ATTRACTION
Adding your own sense of style and personality to every room will make you feel right at home in your new property! After the upheaval that comes with buying, selling and moving, it can take time to settle into a new environment, especially if the existing décor is not exactly to your liking. The quickest way to stamp your new home with your personality is by using soft finishings such as curtains, blinds, pillows, cushions, bedding, cloths, mats and rugs.
Once your furniture is positioned and your knick-knacks and photographs have been arranged, you are well on the way to making the place your own. Before you consider any renovations, familiarize yourself with the atmosphere and architectural features of each room. Give yourself several weeks and allow the character of your home to influence any major decorating decisions – by this time you mite find that the initial colour scheme you had in mind is not really appropriate. If you decide to repaint immediately, work on the main living areas first.
Having the living room and bedrooms sorted out will make all household members feel more at home. The bathroom and kitchen can be finished at a later date. When it comes to choosing colours, stick with a fairly neutral colour scheme that won’t date quickly. Splashes of colour can be added with cushions, vases, throw rugs and flowers, all of which are easy and inexpensive to update or replace.
To instantly revitalise each room, try the following tips:
Add a burst of colour by hanging new curtains, recovering old cushions and use plants to literally add life to a room.
Install dimmer switches or use candles to soften the lighting and create atmosphere
In The kitchen keep benches free from clutter to create a functional and clean look
Give cupboards and draws a lift with a new set of handles
Invest in a colourful bowl for fruit and vegetables and add a bunch of flowers to the dining table