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7 Ways to Make New House Feel Homey

Written by Kailash Giri Posted On Monday, 15 June 2020 11:11
7 Ways to Make New House Feel Homey

The days and weeks leading up to a move can be hectic. You’re packing, making last-minute arrangements, and trying to clean your current house. So once all that is over, you’re probably ready to relax and enjoy your new house!

Well, before you can start enjoying your new house, you have to settle in and start making it feel like a home. While it might be tempting to lay on your couch and sleep, you’re going to want to figure out how to make your house feel nice and cozy.

Here are some ways to quickly turn your new house into a home.

Clean top to bottom

The first thing you’ll want to do when you move in is clean the house from top to bottom. Other people have lived there and you’ll want to get rid of any leftover dirt and clutter. Even if it looks like they’ve made an effort to clean it, you’ll still feel better once you’ve done your own cleaning routine. This is also when you’ll want to wipe down any of your furniture if you didn’t do it before you moved.

Get organized quickly

It might be tempting to leave those boxes laying around and relax a little, but if you want your new house to feel like a home, you need to unpack those boxes and get items into the places where they belong. Being around your items will help make the house seem more familiar and cozy. If you have children, you should prioritize organizing their rooms first. The sooner you can get favorite items out and in the right spot, the better!

Add some cozy features

As you're putting items away, be consciously thinking about how you can incorporate some cozy features around your new house. It could be as simple as purchasing a new blanket and some throw pillows to match the colors of your new living room. Or, maybe that wall across from your couch would be the perfect place for a wood stove. Check out this guide to small wood stoves for some recommended wood stoves that will help cozy up your new home.

Decorate your walls

Putting familiar artwork or family photos on the wall is a great way to make the space feel immediately more personal. While you might not want to hang all your photos and artwork up right away, just having a few familiar ones up can help as you get settled. You’ll probably end up moving them around a few times as you get your space organized! If you don’t want to put holes in your new walls, consider using removable picture strips.

Bring in plants

Introduce some greenery into your new house. Not only do house plants look nice, but they also have a surprising number of benefits. They can help purify your air, add humidity to your house, and boost your mood. If you are not ready for the commitment of taking care of a plant, some low-maintenance plants to consider purchasing include snake plants, aloe plants, and succulents. Or, another option is purchasing fresh flowers and putting them on a vase on your table.

Establish a routine

Establish a normal routine as soon as possible. Don’t give in to the temptation of laying around in your pajamas. Keeping your routine the same helps develop a sense of security within your new home. If you have a familiar organizing system, such as placing your shoes in the foyer closet, find a closet in your new house and start putting your shoes there. While you might need to establish some new routines, there are probably many existing ones you can continue.

Host a housewarming party

Finally, once you’re unpacked and settled, what better way to make your new house feel like home than throwing a housewarming party! Invite friends and family over and show them your favorite aspects of your new home. Take the season into consideration as well. For example, if you have a great big backyard and it’s summertime, you could consider hosting a summer cook-out. In addition to friends and family, consider inviting neighbors to your party so that you can get to know them.

Final thoughts

While many people know moving out of a house is stressful, they don’t realize moving into a house is just as stressful. And your new house might not immediately feel like home. However, the sooner that you unpack and add some personal touches throughout your new house, it’ll start feeling more like your home.

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