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You did it! You made it into your new home. Now, let’s turn this blank canvas into a home worth showing off. In this blog, we will explore 5 tips from us here at Plumlife to help you discover and create your dream home.
So, what are our top tricks for decorating a new build?
There is nothing worse than decorating a room perfectly, only for your taste to change in a few years. Save yourself the hassle and make smart, adaptable choices the first time.
A great way to build an adaptable foundation for any room is to go with a neutral base. Think about whether your general style leans more towards warm or cool tones, and start there.
Wooden panelling is a great way to elevate any space; it’s such a quick and easy improvement if you have a spare afternoon! Hardware stores such as B&Q have some great, do-it-yourself kits available, making panelling very cost-effective.
Wooden slatting can be applied to a full wall to give that multidimensional look, or even to a half wall to be more modern.
You can even DIY wooden slatting by following the steps below:
Watch this helpful video for a step-by-step guide!
DIY wooden slatting is so effective and is great for home decorating on a budget.
Mouldings can really elevate any room to look classy and sophisticated, and there are so many ways to use them:
Shaker-style panelling is timeless. It adds interest whilst still being neutral enough to be effective in many styles of room.
In this section, you can learn how to take your house and build it into something that is truly yours. Personalise the space with simple but effective additions to take your home to the next level.
Areas in your home, specifically the lounge and bedrooms, really need to create that calming environment to provide you and your family with the relaxation you all deserve.
This can be done in many ways, and through many different senses:
Adding multiple lamps with warm-toned bulbs is a great way to create atmosphere and provide that cosy vibe.
Scented candles can also be a great way to enhance this, as they can provide that elevated warmth. Perhaps a spiced vanilla or fresh cotton scent?
Why not add a big armchair to the corner of your room? Great for curling up with a good book, or lounging in to watch your favourite TV show
Finishing a room off with a wool throw and themed scatter cushions can really tie your space together. Perfect for those autumn afternoons.
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Once your style is chosen, the rest of your decorations can fall into place. Following a theme can help to maintain cohesion without immense effort. Read on to discover different styles you could apply to your home.
This relaxed yet eclectic interior design style is great if you like natural materials and light and bright spaces. Boho spaces typically follow the following colour theme and tend to include lots of plants.
If you love a calming, earthy vibe, boho chic may be for you!
Maintaining a modern style throughout your home requires effort to look effortless. Simple, clean design choices, sticking to very simple colours, is the way to go with modern homes.
If you are a very clean and tidy individual, a modern aesthetic could be for you.
A farmhouse style is great for those who love the countryside, and this can be very effective in open-plan spaces.
Farmhouse-style homes tend to feature exposed beams with lots of natural light.
If you’re lucky enough to have some of the above features in your home, or are willing to commit to the aesthetic, farmhouse styles may be the way to go.
If your tastes are slightly more eclectic and maximal, Art Deco may be for you! With a bold choice of colours and variety of textures, shapes and patterns, when done right, it can be extremely effective.
The style also features metallic shades like gold to add that element of luxury. Art deco interiors combined with cosy home decor, such as ambient lighting, can add a real atmosphere to the space.
A great place to start when looking for inspiration is Pinterest or other aesthetic apps. This way, you can see examples of what your room could look like, shop for furniture you like the look of, and even create a full page to base your house aesthetic on.
That’s the greatest thing, you don’t have to stick to just one theme. Blend Art Deco with some of that boho feel to truly discover your style. Or, create a simple, modern kitchen, and decorate with plants and some raw wood features to blend in some of the farmhouse aesthetic. The options are limitless.
Or, you could take a look at some of our expertly furnished homes here at Plumlife.
The Saltburn – Water’s Edge, Blackburn
Discover how our creative interior designers have staged our houses on our property search page.
We get it, you’ve just taken that huge financial leap onto the property ladder, let us release some of that monetary pressure with the following tips for decorating a new build on a budget:
You can really strike gold in charity shops. Specifically for furnishings such as sofas, tables, and chairs, which can be some of the most expensive purchases when decorating.
Using charity shops is a great way to get some character into a new build home, as sometimes, they can give a bit of a cold feel.
There are so many hacks floating around social media at the moment to create luxury items at home on a budget. Discover our favourites below:
If you like a modern, minimal aesthetic, you’ll love this one:
Capturing memories costs nothing. One of our favourite hacks is to create a gallery wall of all of your loved ones, in mismatched frames. These photos could include a recent holiday, a favourite quote, or simply a treasured photo. This not only provides a focal point to the space, but also elevates that homely feel.
Got an old side table lying around? Or perhaps some spare wood from a recent project. Don’t let anything go to waste. Read on for some ideas:
The list goes on. Get creative and repurpose something to give it a new life!
We all have them, the cupboard under the stairs, that awkward gap next to the laundry machines, even that little airing cupboard that you can only put so many towels in.
There are many ways to make the most of your small spaces. Discover some ideas below:
Using shelving to repurpose a space is great, as it is such a versatile hack. In the laundry room, for example, neatly display your commonly used detergents and dryer sheets with a little shelving unit. Or, turn your under-the-stairs cupboard into a pantry with built-in shelving!
Fill the dreaded empty corner of the room with some large floor plants for that natural feel, maybe add a curved floor lamp and a rug to really draw attention to a space you might’ve been trying to hide in the past.
With working from home becoming increasingly popular these days, turn that little nook into a small, cosy desk space for optimal concentration!
The 5 top tips outlined in this blog can truly transform your new build house into your home, and we hope you found our hacks useful!
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