When you first move into a home, regardless of how nice it is and how much you’ve wanted it, there might be a feeling that you’re living in someone else’s house. That’s why the first task of decorating should be to personalize the home and really make it your own.

Have in mind, though, that this is process; sometimes it can take years, but you don’t have to do everything at once. In any case, here is what you could start from.

Paint the front door

Your front door is the first thing the guests see of your home and, therefore, they send a powerful message. The design should be chosen to reflect the vibe of your home and your household.  It should also be framed to drive attention to your front yard and surroundings as well.

With all of this in mind, the front door color should be kept bright and cheerful. The color and the style depend on your preference and how the rest of your home is designed, but don’t hesitate to go bold and create a striking first impression.

Green enhancements

There are many ways to decorate a home, but few accessories are as expressive and personal as plants. It’s something you choose yourself, based on what you love and often what mood you’re in. Also, it shows a home is place to live in and a place you need to take care of and maintain.

Try to think of flowers as just another piece of décor in your home and match it with the rest of the interior, by creating flows and contrast as you would do with furniture or paintings. That way, the home will be carefully designed and still look your own.

Dining room decor

The dining room is one of the rooms you spend the most time in and the one you want to feel comfortable in at all times. It should therefore be soothing and easy to expand in capacity. The personal touch for this room can come in small and meaningful details – such as taking the time to choose a perfect gzhel porcelain set.

Choosing the tablecloths and other details needed to set up elaborate meals could easily be just as meaningful if your dining room has a theme behind it. What is more, the themes can grow and change together with your home and culinary preferences.

Kitchen style changers

Kitchen faucets might appear like a minor detail in your kitchen, but they are actually quite important, both in terms of environmental impact and in terms of design. Chances are that the faucets in your new home are either old or generic, so you should replace them with some updated versions.

Firstly, choosing sensor activated faucets will drastically reduce how much water you’re wasting. Secondly, pay attention to the design of the faucets. People rarely do this, but when you choose these details with care, the whole room looks better kept and more organized. Even a small thing like a faucet can reflect your sense of style and personal aesthetics.

Interesting illumination

It can’t be overstated how much the lighting affects the design of a home. Start by personalizing the way natural light enters your home. Better chosen blinds will give you more daylight and allow you to customize how bright your home is, as much as it’s possible to do so without changing the windows.

Then, go on to changing light fixtures. They are usually generic in new homes, and by changing them you can make the room feel more stylish, more rustic, or more modern depending on your preferences.

It’s always important to remember that a home is a place to live in. It should be personalized to fit the needs and the aesthetics of your family. If this creates a strange eclectic style, so be it. Remember, too, that it’s not a change to make at once, but the one to experiment and grow with.