6 Ways To Make Your New House Feel Like A Home

When you’re looking to buy a new home, the process of filling it can seem far away until the day you move in. Amongst all the boxes, it is difficult to see the loving home that will one day hold some of your most treasured memories. Here are six tips to keep in mind as you look for a new house and start to imagine turning it into a home.

Before you can make your house into a home, you’ll want to make sure the floorplan and flow of the house fit you perfectly. Master Built Homes are semi-custom home builders that specialize in building high-quality new homes in Staten Island.

Start with a Clean Slate

Before you move in any boxes, make sure your new home is clean and clutter-free. Floors tend to be dirty after a bunch of open houses and walk-throughs and old owners might have left items without realizing it. Clean all of this out and give your home a fresh start. Run a tiny amount of bleach through a full cycle on the washing machine and give your dish disposal a check (you don’t want to find that broken at the wrong time).

Get Organized from the Start

Hopefully, all of your boxes are labeled, but if not don’t worry! Go through each box and decide what room it should be in. Then, unpack the most important and utilized rooms first. We recommend starting with the bathroom and kitchen. Don’t assign a junk drawer (entropy will happen in its own time). Instead, if you don’t know where something will go, place it in the center of the room so you are forced to confront it until the item has a home.

If you’re still looking for a home, consider one of the many floor plans by Master Built Homes that includes expansive storage like these.

Add In Some Personal Touches

Add photos, art, and other items that reflect your taste and personality. Some of the best decorations you’ll ever find aren’t from chain home decor stores, but things you’ve collected while traveling and having adventures.

Display these items with pride to remind yourself of all the amazing things you’ve done. We recommend leaving a tiny shelf open somewhere in your house so you can add more. Hang photos of your family and friends everywhere, especially if your new home is away from them.

Grab some magnets and hang cards, wedding invites, pictures, and kid’s art on the fridge. Nothing screams “home sweet home” like a fridge door full of the current things in your life. Speaking of fridges — stock your pantry and fridge with some of your favorite snacks for when you’re ready to take a break.

Make it Cozy

Did someone say blanket basket? Those Staten Island winters can get frigid. It’s easy to cozy up in a home with a fireplace. If you have one, then light it up and put on your favorite music. If you don’t have a fireplace, grab a crackling candle and put a fireplace video on your TV.

If you’re moving into your new home in the summer and have a patio, then put some chairs out and hang windchimes or other deck ornaments to give you a sense of zen. While the inside of your house may be cluttered with boxes, you can always create a small outdoor space to rest and recharge.

Bring in Nature

If you’re building your new home in the Staten Island winter, you’ll want to add some green. Plants can help purify the air, boost your mood, and make your space feel more inviting. Choose low-maintenance plants that fit your lifestyle. Snake plants are great for low-light areas, and you can’t beat a monstera if you have a room with lots of light. Other great indoor plants include prayer plants, ivies, and succulents. Prayer plants are great because they change throughout the day and give your home some movement.

Bring in the smells of nature by using a scent diffuser with balsam or pine for the winter and lavender or sandalwood for the summer.

Light It Up!

If you’re looking for a home with lots of natural light, look no further than the Master Built Homes at The Richmond Estates in Staten Island. These homes have so many windows that you’ll get sick of all the beautiful morning light pouring through your house. Well…probably not. If your home doesn’t have a lot of natural light, then consider getting extra lamps and putting RBG bulbs in them. RBG bulbs can imitate the changing color of daylight and mimic what the light is like outside.

Mirrors are a great way to add light, too! Consider adding a mirror in any room that doesn’t have a window to reflect the light from multiple angles.

Whether you’re looking to build a home or are just starting to unpack, there are so many ways to make your new house transform from an empty building with a bunch of rooms into a home. Use these tips to help get you started, but remember the most important thing about setting into a new home is doing it with the people you care about. Make time for finding the fun in unpacking and don’t forget to rest when you need it.

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