Decorating Tips for Your Brand New Home<\/b><\/p>\n
Buying a new home is exciting for a multitude of reasons, and one of those reasons is the freedom to decorate however you choose! It\u2019s a great opportunity to infuse your personal style into your new living space–from the kitchen, to the living room, to the bedroom and beyond. <\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re excited about the prospect of decorating your new active adult home, but are intimidated by interior design, don\u2019t fret! You do not need a professional for your home to look incredible. Read on for our favorite tips for decorating your new house, and it\u2019ll truly feel like home in no time!<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget about function.<\/b><\/p>\n It may seem like a no-brainer, but you\u2019ll want to think about the function of each room you\u2019re decorating, before choosing the furniture and decor. For example, if you like to entertain and plan on hosting large parties, the function of your kitchen and dining room change. They\u2019re not just for you and your family–they\u2019ll need to be functional rooms for your parties. <\/span><\/p>\n Perhaps there\u2019s a room in your new home that you thought would serve as a den, but have now decided a study would better serve your home needs. This will change the look and feel of the room, as well as the furniture needs. Analyze your lifestyle first, before deciding on the decor. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s all about lighting. <\/b><\/p>\n Lighting is a key factor to consider when decorating your new active adult home. Consider where all sources of natural light, and which part of the room will be brightest and dimmest throughout the day. Utilizing multiple layers of light–such as floor lamps and table lamps–will allow you to control the mood of each room.<\/span><\/p>\n Consider proportion and scale. <\/b><\/p>\n Any interior designer will tell you–never ignore the importance of proportion and scale. Especially in homes with large, open floor plans, such as our new homes in the Villages at Two Rivers. Be cognizant of the size of your furniture and accessories, and how that size compares with the overall proportion of the room. If the size of your furniture and accessories are disproportionate with the space you\u2019re decorating, that space will lack harmony. When you buy furniture and accessories, think of how they\u2019ll work together in the overall space, instead of how they will look separately.<\/span><\/p>\n Test paint colors. <\/b><\/p>\n