The thrill of moving into a new home can quickly dissipate once the movers leave and the sea of boxes have been strewn about, as if they were pieces of a missing jigsaw puzzle. Some might not be bothered by tripping over a few misplaced belongings. Others, on the other hand, may wonder what they’ve gotten themselves into. For those in the latter category, this type of situation can be easily remedied. Following are some tips that can ease the burden of getting settled:
1. Visit the new home before moving and before packing everything up at the previous residence.
2. Make a list of all the things on walls, shelves, and anything in storage that are being considered as potential home décor for your new abode.
3. Note the color schemes of your previous home and begin to think about where those colors might go best in the new home.
4. Approach the new home as if it's a fresh canvas waiting to be painted on! Spend some time in each room. Bring along your list of things (from tip #2) and your noted color schemes, sit down in the middle of the floor, and just look around. Think about where items will fit best.
5. When the moving process begins, consider which room is most important or special, and plan to decorate that one first.
6. Keep familiar items around to help ease the stress of moving and make you feel instantly more comfortable in your new home.
7. Most importantly, have fun decorating the new home. This is the start of a new life in a new place.
To read more, check out the FindYourSpot.com blog ([http://findyourspotrelocationwebsite.blogspot.com/2007/04/new-home-decor.html])
Lizzy Scully
Managing Editor
http://www.FindYourspot.com, the Internet's best source of relocation information.
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