Setting foot in your new house can be exciting and fun, making you look forward and imagining how to make it your ultimate comfort zone.

At first, you may find it a bit challenging but when you get started, you find out that transforming your new house into a home does not have to be complicated – all you need is a creative vision to make it your ultimate sanctuary.

Add your personal touch in transforming your house into a home by doing these simple and practical ideas.

Mise en place

As the French would always say, everything must have its place such as books in a study or library, comfort appliances in the living room, pillows and sheets in the bedroom, and so on. It is always best to plan which items go into their appropriate and rightful place. 

When things are properly in your house. It starts to make it feel more of a home where you get to find anything that you are looking for or plan to use without digging through a pile of messy stuff. All you need is the discipline to clean as you go and putting everything back in its place when you are done using it.

Avoid overcrowding your home with things. While many people find it comforting to hang on to things that matter, it would be wise and practical to discard items that bear no sentimental value or emotional attachment. 

Make your living area comfortable

An area where you easily walk in, kick off your shoes, and rest comfortably after a hard day’s work can help you get over the pressures and stress that piled up during the day.

Make your living area more comfortable by having a soft couch with several throw pillows, a cushioned footstool or a centre table to help you stretch out your tired and aching muscles. Try to remove anything that resembles or reminds you of the workplace in your living area, such as keeping your laptops or gadgets away so you can clear your mind to be free of trivial or work-related distractions.

A soft carpet installed on hardwood or tiles floors in your living area can provide you with great relief. Soft carpets or rugs have an amazing soothing effect and add another layer of comfort to your living space.

Decorate your windows

Your windows are your eyes to the world around you and need soothing from a tiring day at work.  You can rest your tired eyes by adorning your windows with enchanting views of nighttime sceneries or landscapes.

You can also make use of colourful pattern displays or relaxing tones, and there are a wide range of options to choose from, as well as style it the way you want or whatever suits your fancy

You can start simply by keeping window colours neutral to give you the ability to shift décor styles whenever you want and will not cost you a lot.

Natural lighting is also a good option, especially with how much sunlight you want to shine inside your home during the daytime. You can use curtains or blinds to help manage the amount of light you want to come in. 

For bathrooms or bedrooms, you may desire a bit more privacy, so having smoked glass windows can help with that or Venetian blinds if you want these spaces to have more ventilation. 

Kitchen and pantry

An open kitchen can be a convenient and cost-effective option especially if you spend more time cooking at home or entertaining guests. Having hooks or hangers for your pots and pans can be a good practical and smart alternative option to storing them in drawers. 

A range hood can also be a smart investment as it helps keep out smoke and smells from permeating throughout the house. Large windows around the kitchen can also provide good ventilation.

Set up your pantry to keep and organize all your foodstuff such as herbs, spices, canned or bottled goods, pastry ingredients, and more. Organising items by grouping and labelling them for easy recall and make them more visible and easily accessible. It saves a lot of time and helps identify which ones need restocking or disposing of.

Lighting

By installing dimmable lights in the living area, you can adjust them at will to fit your mood. Provide ample and adequate lighting throughout major areas of your house especially foot high-traffic and accessible spots not just for aesthetic preferences, but for safety and security purposes as well. 

Try to avoid using incandescent bulbs and instead use LED bulbs as alternatives to help you save money and can last longer. You can also have sensors in your lighting system to conserve energy by automatically turning off the lights when a room is empty.

Storage 

More often than not, people usually buy or drop things that get stacked in a corner, forgotten, and collect dust. An amazing practice is to keep things that have intrinsic value rather than get or buy or something because it was on sale and planned for later use, which unfortunately seldom happens.

Install shelves in storage areas to organise things by labelling and grouping them. You’ll be able to manage your storage space better and give you easy access to things you need without wasting time searching for them. 

For DIY junkies, having an outdoor shed can provide additional storage space for your tools, equipment, or hobby items. Make sure to also organise stuff in the shed to help you manage hobbies or DIY projects efficiently.

Turning your house into a home need not be overly complicated, all it may need is your personal touch to turn it into your ultimate comfort zone and improve your quality of life.