Your brand-new home from Complete by McDonald Jones should be more than just bricks and mortar; it should be a sanctuary of lifelong memories and good times. Your home should reflect your personality, and be a comforting landing pad after a long day. With some creative thinking and a few décor must-haves, you can easily turn your ready-built turnkey house into a cozy home.
Get personal: artwork, trinkets, and photographs
Let your personality shine by injecting your favourite artwork, photographs, and trinkets around your new house. Personalisation of the space will foster warmth, familiarity, and a sense of character. This could be as simple as framed pictures on bedside tables, small travel souvenirs on the living room table, or a gallery wall. A bookshelf with your favourite books or vinyls is another great way to personalise the space around you.
Pillow talk: throw blankets and pillows
Throw blankets and soft pillows provide a sense comfort and cosiness to the living space, and create visual texture. You can achieve this by draping throw blankets over lounges or chairs, and scattering cushions across freshly made beds or outdoor furniture.
Plant power: houseplants and flowers
Houseplants and flowers are a great addition to a house to make it feel clean and homey. Whether it’s a hearty native, colouful bunch of flowers, low-maintenance succulent, or a simple fern, greenery will purify the air around you and breathe life into any space.
Set the mood: lamps and lighting
Lighting design is vital to creating the ambiance and mood of your home. Warm, soft lighting is generally the way to go to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere. This can be achieved by using table lamps, floor lamps, string lights, and dimmer switches.
Floor it: rugs and flooring
Rugs are commonly known for adding warmth and comfort to your floors, but they’re far more versatile than just brightening a dull room. If you’re looking to tie a room together, reduce sound carrying, covering an imperfection, or increasing safety within a room, rugs are a cost-effective way to achieve it all.
Scents check: candles, diffusers, and aromas
A nicely scented home is appeasing to the senses and creates a comforting atmosphere. Scented candles, reed diffusers, and essential oil burners are all excellent means of achieving a relaxing environment. Whether you prefer soothing lavender, invigorating citrus, or warm vanilla, filling your space with delightful fragrances has the power to evoke memories, purify the home and reduce stress levels.
It’s really that simple, so, what are you waiting for?
Creating a homey atmosphere in your new abode doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. By incorporating a few cost-effective quick wins, you can transform any space into a welcoming sanctuary that feels like home. So, unpack those boxes, roll out the rugs, and let your creativity flow as you make your new turnkey house a place where you can truly be yourself and create lasting memories.