{"id":848,"date":"2021-06-28T11:17:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T16:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=848"},"modified":"2021-06-16T12:26:46","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T17:26:46","slug":"simple-tips-decorating-first-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/28\/simple-tips-decorating-first-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Tips for Decorating Your First Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moving into your first home is an exciting experience. There&#8217;s nothing better than having a place to call your own. Once the keys have been handed to you, though, the real fun begins: decorating. Choosing furniture, accessories, and decor for a house can be an overwhelming endeavor, especially if starting from scratch. Fortunately, the experienced design team at your favorite <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/furniture-store-ftmyers.inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ft. Myers furniture store<\/a><\/span> is here to help. Check out these tips from Matter Brothers Furniture to discover how to bring your first home to life.<\/p>\n<h2>Define Your Style<\/h2>\n<p>Before you go on a furniture shopping spree, it&#8217;s important to\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockethomes.com\/blog\/homeowner-tips\/expert-tips-to-furnish-first-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">determine what your personal taste<\/a><\/span> in home decor looks like. If you don&#8217;t already have something particular in mind, browsing through magazines, home improvement shows, and the internet can help. Are you looking for something classic and timeless or trendy and modern? Perhaps you love the rustic appeal of farmhouse decor or are drawn to the clean design of contemporary minimalism. Having a concrete image in your mind of what style you&#8217;re striving to achieve helps you stay focused while shopping. Thus, ensuring that the pieces you invest in blend together seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p>To make the process even simpler, be sure to write down home decor features you love, save images online, or cut out inspirations you see in magazines to give you specific ideas of what you want to see come to life in your living spaces.<\/p>\n<h2>Incorporate Versatile Pieces in Your First Home<\/h2>\n<p>For most people, their first home won&#8217;t be their forever home, and that&#8217;s ok! Regardless of whether you&#8217;re planning on living in your home for a short time or indefinitely, it&#8217;s always a good idea to bring in multi-purpose furnishings. After all, versatile pieces can help you make the most of small spaces, can be moved from one room to the next as your family&#8217;s needs change, and can help you save money in the long run by eliminating the need to buy new furniture every time you move. Looking for some versatile furniture inspiration? You can&#8217;t go wrong with these multi-functional staples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A leather ottoman<\/li>\n<li>Coffee table with built-in storage capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Sleeper sofa<\/li>\n<li>Benches with hidden storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Customize Window Treatments<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to put your own personal style is to use customized window treatments. While many apartments, rentals, and previously-owned homes come with standard blinds, they&#8217;re often dated or uninspiring. Swapping out plain white blinds for wooden ones or Roman shade instantly transforms any room. When choosing the best window treatments for a room, consider what the room will be used for and the surrounding decor. For instance, the window treatments in your kitchen should let in plenty of natural light. On the other hand, blackout curtains or romantic curtain panels would be more appropriate for a bedroom.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose Thoughtful Wall Decor<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_851\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-851\" src=\"http:\/\/matterbrothersfurniture.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2021\/06\/iStock-1158770432.jpg\" alt=\"hanging a photo in their first home.\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Happy couple hanging a picture on the wall.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Chances are that your new home will have plenty of empty wall space for you to fill up. Rather than displaying a random assortment of knick-knacks and picture frames on the walls in your first home, create a strategy for how you&#8217;re going to adorn the walls in your living spaces. Here are some tips to make your <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/renovate.home.blog\/2021\/01\/05\/6-tips-on-how-to-furnish-your-first-home-splendidly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wall decor<\/a><\/span>\u00a0look like it was styled by a pro:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a statement with a gallery wall by arranging an assortment of photographs, art, and wall hangings of varying sizes and colors. To help your gallery wall look polished and sophisticated, frame the photographs and art in matching frames.<\/li>\n<li>Choose wall decor that is the appropriate scale for the size of the wall. Small items get lost on a large wall; when in doubt, choose one larger piece, then lots of smaller pieces that could make the space look messy.<\/li>\n<li>Mix things up by hanging items that you might not expect to find on a wall, such as plates, baskets, or even hats for a playful touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mix Quality &amp; Affordable Items<\/h2>\n<p>Filling an empty home with new furniture and accessories can get expensive fast. Rather than purchasing inexpensive pieces that may not wear well over time or breaking the bank on furnishings that are out of your price point, it&#8217;s wise to bring in a\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homedit.com\/decorate-your-first-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">combination of quality and cost-effective items<\/a><\/span> to bring your first home to life. Select the items where quality matters, including your sofa, dining room table, and, of course, your mattress. These are the items that will be the primary piece in the space, as well as the ones that will get the most use. For these reasons, they should look great, feel comfortable, and hold up with everyday use.<\/p>\n<p>After each room has the primary pieces of furniture, you can pair them with affordable accessories and decor to bring the look together. Along with traditional furniture stores and online shopping, don&#8217;t forget to browse consignment shops. Mixing quality and cost-effective pieces is a sure-fire way to bring together unique spaces that feel stylish and inviting.<\/p>\n<h2>Focus on What&#8217;s Important for Your First Home<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, the most important thing to remember when designing your first home is to enjoy the process. Being creative, including pieces that you love, and putting your own personal touch on your home is what will make it feel cozy and special. For everything you need to make your home decor dreams become a reality, the design experts at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/furniture-store-ftmyers.inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matter Brothers Furniture<\/a><\/span>\u00a0are here to help. Stop by our convenient showroom location in Ft. Myers to check out our large selection of gorgeous home furnishings today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving into your first home is an exciting experience. There&#8217;s nothing better than having a place to call your own. 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