Moving into a new home gives us the chance to decorate and brighten up our space all over again.
Maybe we felt overwhelmed by the decor in our old house, by how worn out everything had become, or by the inertia that kept us from tackling the painting and decorating.
In the new house, arriving brings the feeling of starting from scratch, and that’s when we get to choose colors and other details for our home once more.
The simplicity of white
If the new property is a house, painting the exterior walls white is an idea that always looks great. That said, it does need ongoing touch-ups, since the color is delicate.
We’ll always have to watch out for outdoor mold stains and keep it from getting dirty with dust or pollution.
In areas where the sun is intense almost all year round, it’s worth knowing that this color helps the exterior walls absorb less heat, since it reflects the sun’s rays.
Dark colors, on the other hand, absorb solar radiation and heat up the walls, which in turn raises the temperature inside.
Rooms that help you relax
Bedrooms are the rooms where we most want to unwind. It’s a good idea to use pastel colors, in blue or green tones, which invite rest.
Reaching for trendy but very bright colors will keep us wide awake, even when we’re tired.
Always remember that light colors create a sense of space, which improves the feel of today’s compact homes.
Mirrors
Placing mirrors, even covering a whole wall, will give a different touch to one of the walls in a room.
Today we can choose them in different styles and sizes. Feng shui advice even suggests placing mirrors on the wall right in front of you when you open the front door.
It’s said this sends back any negative energy trying to enter your home.
Large windows
If, when you arrive with your move at the new home, you notice it has no windows or only very small ones, don’t worry: everything can be solved.
Installing large windows can be one of the best ideas for your new home.
Not only will you get the chance to give your walls a fresh look, but you’ll also gain natural light that your eyes and your wallet will thank you for.
If you get advice from experts, they can point you to materials and techniques that add insulation to these windows. There are double or triple laminated ones, with air chambers in between that absorb heat and keep it from reaching the inside of the home.
Plants
It’s always a great idea to include ornamental plants in your home’s decor.
Keeping pots with a few decorative species ensures fresh, cleaner air inside the rooms of your home.
If it’s a house, you can enjoy a garden out front or in the backyard of your new home.
There you can have more variety, depending on the space available.
If you love plants, you can even design a small vegetable garden with whatever species you like: exotic, decorative or edible.
We promise that caring for and maintaining the garden will be a source of entertainment and relaxing therapy.
Better beforehand
We recommend doing these improvements and decorating the house before you move in.
It’s always easier to clean, fix, paint and decorate the property without all the belongings and furniture inside.
Inspect the walls, ceilings and floors of the home and fix whatever is needed.
Ask your loved ones which colors they prefer or which decorative touches they’d like to add. After all, the new decor should keep everyone who lives there happy.
Plan these details as tasks to complete before the move, and set aside part of your budget to cover them. When you actually move in, it will truly feel like arriving at your new home. At Mudanzas Trallero we help with your move in Barcelona and Madrid: ask us for a no-obligation quote.
