In this article, we explore the world of new-build homes, which attract 30% of buyers and 25% of first-time homeowners. However, these homes often lack character and personality due to their generic aesthetics. Estatio is here to provide efficient tips and tricks to help your new-build home feel more like your own. Following this guidance will surely transform your space into your personal sanctuary!
30% percent of people and 25% of first-time buyers are purchasing new-build homes. With a new build home, you have a blank canvas to work on and create a space for yourself and/or your family. For this reason, many struggle to inject their personality and personal style into a new build.
New-built homes are often decorated with everyone in mind, so the decoration in a show home you may have toured before buying will have been decorated to suit everyone's tastes. This, of course, eliminates the personal touch in the house.
Here are a few tips to get that personal feel to make the newly built house into your home.
The first thing to consider is what personal touches you want to add. Take your time when creating a mood board for each room, allowing yourself to identify the decorating style you want to use in every space and how it interacts with the overall flow of your home.
To make each bedroom feel more unique, create a focal point for the room to draw the eye to. This could be something as simple as a mirror or painting.
Colours
Don’t worry too much about the colour of the walls in your new-build home. If you are unsure what to pick, most people choose neutral colours, as they want to create a blank canvas to decorate when they move in. You don’t want to make a room a forced focal point using paint.
You can always repaint rooms or add bright furniture to liven up a room.
Texture
To create different looks in bigger spaces, texture is a good and cheap way to create individuality in a space.
Try panelling some walls to create texture and variety in a room, for example.
There are many ways to create texture in a space. Textured rugs, natural elements, and wallpaper are all great ways to create personal and unique rooms in a newly built home.
Layer your lighting
Laying your lighting is another excellent way to personalise your space; using different-coloured lighting creates different feels.
Cooler lighting is a good option for rooms that get little natural light. Warmer lighting is good in larger spaces to make the room feel cosier and more intimate.
Balance out the straightedges.
Many designers recommend that newly built homes be decorated with softer furnishings to counteract the straight edges of the newly built home.
Using rounded edges on rugs and wall hangings is a good option for a softer look.
Personalise, Personalise, Personalise
People often critique newly built homes for their similarities. Just because the exterior of your home may be the same or similar to those of homes around it doesn’t mean the interior has to be.
You will have a lot of wall space to cover, so splurge on some nice paintings or prints that you like. Another great way to personalise is to hang or place photos in frames around your home.
Key things to remember
- Take your time to work out what you want each room to look like.
- Prioritise personal items to make the space feel like home.
- Incorporate soft furnishing to counteract the straight lines and harsh angles.
