How do I make my new house look like a finished, cosy home?
Miranda S
9 years ago
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Miranda S
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Comments (8)From someone who has lived in fourteen houses in twenty three years, I would say give yourself a minimum of six to twelve months to turn your house into something that feels like home. Live in it, sleep, work, and play in it; little by little, you'll be inspired to add details that will make it yours. Unless you can afford to hire a professional designer, and know you're on target with your designs, don't rush to buy new furniture or artwork, or really anything home decor wise until you've had time to get a "feel" for your new house. An exception might be plants. I love how a well placed house plant adds warmth. And of course, if the walls are painted in something you know you can't live with, please do paint before you move in! Neutral shades are always best. That vibrant green you loved in your previous bedroom may feel tacky and garish in your new one....See MoreHelp! How do I bring natural into my south-facing home?
Comments (8)And looking again, the rather narrow family room may be a bit hard to furnish, with doors on two sides and missing wall. It seems small compared to dining room and the internal playroom area. It’s the best spot in the house, north facing with views to your garden so you don’t want it to end up as a virtual corridor. Corners are the prime real estate. At the moment they are bedroom 1, bedroom 5, garage and alfresco. Three of those aren’t areas that need an outlook. I’d love to see your sitting area in a corner room with windows on two sides and views of your soon to be delightful garden! Perhaps alfresco where bed five is . Lounge where alfresco is, with double doors to close it off if needed, and maybe bed five where lounge is. I can’t see the plan as I write on my phone so I may be missing something major! Best of luck....See MoreHow do I make this ugly house look better?
Comments (15)First - fix the proportions. remove the square hedge and possibly second hedge in front of the window. The fence on the right should be moved back in line with edge of house as it is making things look out of proportion. Colours - You need more contrast - keep the bricks, paint the garage darker, maybe charcoal. The arch - The arch around the entry is a bit off putting - I think it is because it is blocking view of the door. Could it be removed? If not, might first idea is to add some malibu wood paneling near the door or make a little wooden entry deck in the malibu. Second idea is to grow some vines or greenery on it. and remove the three little scrubs. Or instead of vines add two big potted plants on each side of the arch to make it more welcoming. Hope that helps Best of luck...See MoreMiranda S
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