With the passing of a new year, many look to start fresh and plan the year ahead. This can include moving house, which can be a huge and exciting chapter of your life – a chance to start over. However, it can also be incredibly daunting and may take some time to settle. Here are some quick tips to make your house feel like home:

Decorate the Windows

If you want to warm up your home instantly then decorating the windows are a great way to showcase your style. You can use a new window dressing for this such as blinds or shutters while adding some well-chosen curtains can not only boost the aesthetics of your home they can also make the space feel warmer too. This is especially the case if you find the house to be cold or even unwelcoming. When choosing your curtains, it helps to pay attention to texture, as well as colour. Thicker materials give a rich warmth to the environment and can set the tone for the rest of the room, so it’s worth doing a bit of planning before you invest.

Artwork

Nobody likes bare walls. If you have bare walls throughout your home it can make the space feel sterile, regardless of how stunning your wallpaper might be. Artwork can give your home that instant personality, not to mention that it can also make it feel much more like your home. When choosing your art, try and choose something that reflects the look and style you are going for. A carefully-chosen piece can instantly tie the look together, so try to avoid choosing something because it’s popular, or because someone else might like it. What may work for one space won’t necessarily work for another, so choose accordingly. An ill-chosen piece can detract from all the other design choices you’ve made. If you have your own art, why not look into custom picture frames online?

Aroma

The scent of a place can make a big, and immediate impact upon entering a room. So much so that odourising your home is considered an essential part of selling your house. From baking bread and percolating coffee to bespoke room sprays and reed diffusers. Home smells have become big business.

If you don’t like the smell of your house, then it may never feel like your home. But are tons of ways that you can make your home smell nice. Air fresheners are a very affordable option with thousands of scents available. Incense and candles are also a great option, not only adding a pleasing smell but also providing a design feature to side tables and consoles. 

Throws and Cushions

Throws and cushions are a fantastic way for you to add comfort to a space, while also providing an easy but effective design feature. By using carefully-selected colours and textures you can easily create something really special. If you want to get the best result out of your purchase then try and make sure that you match the colours of the throws and cushions with the other aspects of the room. For example, if you have yellow curtains then consider having some yellow cushions and an orange throw to build on those autumn-themed colours. By doing this, you can take the space to that next level and make it your own at the same time.