6 Ways to Settle Into a New Home Quickly
Preparing to move into a new home or condo? It can take a while for a new place to feel like your own. There are a few steps, however, that you can take to help yourself settle into your new home a little faster. From repairs to decor to upgrades, here are six simple solutions for settling into a new home with ease.
Take Care of Maintenance Issues First
Getting settled isn’t all about decorating. You should do a complete walk-through of your new home and take note of any maintenance issues. Make sure the HVAC system is up to par and clean to ensure breathable air and comfortable temperatures. Also check for any water or air leaks. Even the smallest leak can add up to extra costs when it comes to utilities. Take care of these tasks yourself to save money on home maintenance, hire a professional, or check with your condo management to have repairs completed.
Paint Before You Unpack
A new color on the walls is a great way to put your own personality into a place. The best time to paint it when your valuables are still packed and furniture isn’t in the way. Try to take an extra day before you move in to paint your new home. If you have a condo board or landlord, confirm that painting is allowed. Then get to work with some brushes and rollers to add some color to your life. Don’t have an eye for detail or a lot of time to spare? Consider hiring someone to help paint your walls for you.
Complete a Thorough Cleaning
Clutter and mess can cause you stress, so start keeping your home neat and organized from the very start. Begin by doing a thorough cleaning. Get rid of any dust, and check spaces around appliances for dirt and grime. As you unpack, put items in their places and use baskets or jars to collect smaller trinkets. Take the time to unpack all of your boxes to prevent them from cluttering storage areas like closets and garages. Finally, leave cleaning floors for after you have everything unpacked so you can get rid of any dirt or dust that may have fallen in the process.
Put Your on Touch on the Place
Decorating is a good way to make a new home feel like your own. If you’ve never put together a home before, do some research and find some design ideas to get you started. Maybe you’d like to take a modernist, minimalist approach, or maybe you prefer cottage chic decor. Look through photos online to figure out what suits you best. Then, get to work putting together your home. Pick up flea market finds and make them your own, or use IKEA hacks to decorate on a budget.
Update Your Outdoor Spaces
If you plan on spending time in your yard, you’ll want to turn some attention to your outdoor spaces as well. Take care of maintenance tasks there too. Clean out gutters and downspouts to prevent flooding. Trim any grass or hedges and then think about sprucing up your garden. An array of flowers or plants can make your yard feel like home. Live in a condo with no yard? Get some containers to bring some green into your life.
Set Up Stress-Free Zones
Home should be a source of comfort, so make sure you have some spaces in your new home that help you relieve stress. Set aside a corner as a meditation space to melt away tension. Get your bedroom arranged to improve your sleep hygiene as well. Keep things dark with heavy drapes at night, and update your bed with some cozy pillows.
Moving to a new home can be a big move for your life. It helps to be able to settle in quickly and feel at ease in a new place. So make your new home your own, take a deep breath and settle into your cozy new home faster with the tips and tricks above.
by Kris Louis. Photo credit: Pexels
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