A new home or a rental isn’t only joy but also a lot of problems and cares. How to place old furniture in a new home? What to change at once and what to renovate a bit later? How to create a cozy ambience in every room of the house? All those changes may take much time and money and what if you don’t have both right now? Then you’ll need some simple personalizing touches to feel that it’s your home at once, and I have some tips for you!
First of all, you need to clean and wash the whole house to get rid of old things, dust, furniture you don’t need. Add sachets and aroma candles that you like as your home should not only look but also smell the way you like. Now let’s have a look at some other ideas that don’t require much money or effort.
Front Door
The first thing when you see coming home is your front door, so why not change it to make it express what you like and your favorite style? There’s a whole range of doors to go for, from rustic wooden ones to pivot glass doors to make a stylish statement. Have a look at all the ideas to decide what you really like to make your entrance welcoming and cool. No money for a new door? Renovate the existing one – repaint it in some bold color and change the detailing if you want, and voila – you have a new front door!
a pivot glass front door is a modern and trendy piece that lets much light inside
a gorgeous dark stained front door will make a stylish statement at once
a wood and mirror front door looks modern yet very welcoming, what a gorgeous solution
a fully glazed arched door with black metal framing is a chic and refined idea for any home
a stylish teal front door with a glass insert and gold detailing looks wow
Door front: 74 Church Street Chaleston, SC Story Editor/Producer: Elly Poston Creative Director/Art Director: Robert Perino Floral Design/Props: Heather Barrie (Gathering)
paint your front door bold yellow to add sunlight to the porch
paint the door orange and add a couple of bright green pots to personalize the entrance
Make An Accent Wall
An accent wall is a great thing to change any space and it usually doesn’t require much effort or money to make, besides, it’s a trendy decor feature. There are all kinds of accent walls: wallpaper, painted, stone, wood clad ones and even those done with special decor panels. You may spruce up any space you want: a dining room, a living room, a bedroom or an entryway to welcome you upon coming.
bold yellow printed wallpaper brings a sunlit feel and a bit of retro style to the kitchen
beautiful watercolor floral wallaper to accent the workspace
a reclaimed wood accent wall to add a cozy rustic touch to the bedroom
add coziness and texture to your living room making a brick accent wall or highlighting an existing one
a stone accent wall will require some effort but just look at that effect produced
sometimes a painted black wall is what brings comfort and relaxation to your bedroom
a gorgeous moody floral wall mural makes this space refined and chic
Gallery Wall
A gallery wall is a trendy decor feature and a very easy to make thing to personalize any space. You may go for various configurations, colors, looks, artworks, signs, family photos and much more and make this gallery wall everywhere you want. Head over here for some useful tips.
a colorful gallery wall personalizes your space at once, rock your favorite artworks
a stylish artwork gallery with art pieces and some photos of the owners
an awkward nook on the stairs is taken by a gorgeous gallery wall in black and gold
a beach entryway with a woven bench and beach-inspired artworks to welcome visitors
use your family photos to create a gorgoeus and inspiring gallery wall
a modern floating gallery wall with family pictures in acrylic frames
Curtains
Curtains and shades of all kinds are welcome to personalize your space, and they won’t cost a fortune. They will create a mood, highlight the style, add color and block the excessive sunlight if needed, plus they are perfect for privacy, which many homes lack. Read the full guide on choosing and hanging curtains here.
fill your space with sunlight and turn on good vibes with bright yellow curtains
sheery light curtains brign some privacy yet make the space feel airy enough
make the room more refined with such color block curtains
highlight the hihg ceilings with light curtains and molding on the ceiling