5 Home Design Ideas for Your New Place

If you've just moved into a new home or apartment or you're preparing to move soon, you'll likely want to add creative and visually appealing touches to your new residence. These design elements can reflect your personality and sense of style while making your living space comfortable and welcoming. A few simple designs can make a huge difference in the way your home looks and feels.One of the ways you can adorn your new residence is to visit some of the home decor stores near your new residence. This will give you an idea of the style choices that are popular in the area. For instance, if you're moving to one of the apartments in Durham NC, you'll likely see furniture pieces that showcase Southern charm. You may also find some decorative items with natural elements that will inspire you to spend more time at the city's nearby beaches. Here are some practical ideas that will help you personalize your new home.

Start Decorating at the Front Door

As soon as you enter your home, you should feel calm and content. Decorative elements like a small table, mirror, floral arrangements, or large vases can make your front door more aesthetically pleasing. These small touches can make your design scheme clear as soon as guests are welcomed into your home.

Consider Wallpaper and Temporary Backsplashes

If you're moving into an apartment or you're not sure how long you've been in your home, try decorating the walls with wallpaper. You can use the wallpaper to create accent walls in your bedroom or home office. Choose the smallest wall in the room if you want to experiment with a bold color or pattern like paint splatters, neon stripes, or large floral prints. A backsplash is also a great way to update your kitchen space. Mosaic and brick patterns give your kitchen a sense of modern elegance that will motivate you to spend more time in the kitchen.

Let the Sunshine In

Opening the windows can bring attention to the stunning furniture pieces you've chosen and help to boost your mood. Coming in contact with sunlight will give your body a necessary dose of vitamin D even if you're not able to get outside for as long as you would like. If you want to let more natural sunlight into your home, adorn your windows with curtains made from quality materials. You can also add sconces to each side of the window and decorate the window pane with houseplants to create a relaxing indoor oasis.

Choose Decorative Area Rugs

The area rug can be the signature piece in any room in your home if you choose a rug with an elaborate design or plush material. The rug will also serve as a buffer for your furniture and keep sofa or table legs from scuffing your floors. If you prefer furniture in neutral colors, the area rug can add an element of color to the room and immediately make the room cozier. For instance, if you prefer warm tones, a rug in burgundy or bright orange will bring the brown and tan furniture to life. If you enjoy the black and white color scheme, select a rug in a checkerboard or houndstooth pattern to stick to the color theme while adding more visual interest to the space.

Make the Most of Mirrors

When you add mirrors to a room, you immediately make the space look bigger. This is an affordable and effective way to make every area of your home more attractive. A large mirror that takes up most of the wall in your bedroom is a great way to make the room more expansive and check to make sure your outfit is intact before you leave the house. A mirror in the hallway can be used as part of the artwork. You can even replace the mirror in the bathroom with a larger one or add your border to the mirror. The glass on the mirror also reflects light and makes the rooms in your home brighter if you place the mirror near the window.These design ideas don't always take lots of furniture (or money) to pull off, but they'll make a huge difference in the look and feel of your living space. Choose colors, patterns, and materials that speak to your sense of style so you'll feel more relaxed and productive in your new home.Photo by Sidekix Media on Unsplash