The first few weeks in a new location might seem strange and unfamiliar, no matter how delighted you are to be there. The "new-house feeling" may be alleviated by doing things like celebrating a birthday, planting a garden, or decorating for the holidays, but waiting until a milestone may be asking too much. Here are some tips for making your temporary boxed-up home seem more like a permanent one.
1.Go straight to the closet.
Designer Nate Berkus adds, "I believe in living well from the moment you move in." The communal areas are where most people begin unpacking, but I go straight to my closet since Mondays are hard enough without having to hunt for your favorite sweater.
2.Focus on the kids' rooms second.
"My son is a collector of previously owned things and especially loves his large assortment of snow globes," says Nicole Curtis, star of HGTV's Rehab Addict. I always make sure to bring the box of globes by myself and direct the movers' attention to his room. In spite of the chaos that will ensue as he spends the day unpacking his treasures, he will be content.
3.Recreate the sights and sounds of home.
Maxwell Ryan, the man behind Apartment Therapy, adds, "I've had a cuckoo clock for years that sings every 30 minutes." Having the clock ticking as soon as I enter the house makes me feel at ease.
4.Wait to hang the artwork.
Holly Becker, the creator of the design site Decor8, says, "I've spent many years collecting artwork when I travel, and each piece is treasured because it reminds me of a specific place and time." Even before deciding where to permanently place anything, I unpack everything and lean it against walls, sideboards, and nightstands so I can enjoy everything right immediately.
5. Recreate your typical routine.
"My husband Bob seems to always lose his wallet and keys in the same spaces," says designer and author Cortney Novogratz, who just relocated from New York City to Los Angeles with her husband and seven children. I made a place for everyone to leave their keys, bags, and coats as soon as we moved in. I even utilized the same successful hooks and storage containers from back in New York City. You shouldn't have to adjust your schedule because of where you are.
6.Break out the good stuff.
Becker always keeps her iPod speakers, candles, and a lighter in an easily accessible "favorites" box so that she can "light candles and play music I love" for quick warmth. "Some of my favorite scents are the Grapefruit candle by Jo Malone and the Feu de Bois by Diptyque, which smells like a burning fire, and I listen to Lorde, Oh Land, John Mayer, and Zaz."
Seven, settle in.
Blogger Joy Cho adds, "The first thing I do when I move in pulls out all my clean bedding," since she knows that having those familiar items about her will make her feel more at home. All the trimmings: pillows, duvets, sheets, and blankets. Nothing beats a good night's sleep in your own bed.
8 - Ensure a pleasant aroma.
I can't call it home until there are nice, fresh aromas, Ryan adds. To "break in" the kitchen, "like a cast iron pan that needs seasoning," I prepare an expensive steak and open a bottle of wine that I really like. The warmth and aromas'season my house in a manner that I like.
Don't get pizza for number 9.
Freutcake blogger Leah Bergman says she feels most at ease when she's cooking dinner for her family. "I always unpack the kitchen first so I can cook a meal for my husband and me to enjoy," she adds. "Even if we have to sleep on the floor and eat a simple recipe out of a box, it will be worth it."
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