How to Begin Life in a New Home
Changing homes is a difficult and arduous physical journey, let alone one fraught with emotional upheavals. You may ask yourself...
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C hanging homes is a difficult and arduous physical journey, let alone one fraught with emotional upheavals. You may ask yourself how to begin life in a new home, with its cold walls and rooms with no memories of love.
But the first step to settling in is realizing that it is possible to open your heart to the possibility of a new beloved home, full of warmth, good memories, and safety.
In this article, we will discuss some great techniques to make your new home feel safe, cozy, and comfortable in a short amount of time.
A Deliberate Walkthrough
In your old home, you knew every corner like the back of your hand: you knew that the third stair creaked at night and that the water tap had to be twisted tight to prevent water wastage. There was safety in that level of familiarity. So, when you move into a new place, the first step is to kickstart the process of developing familiarity with the nooks and crannies that come with it.
You can walk from room to room and observe things you might not have noticed before. You could deliberately go over each corner and edge, look inside the proverbial chimneys and the storerooms, and get yourself acquainted with the place that will now witness all your best and worst moments. We recommend journaling about what you see, so you can go over it months later and observe your progress.
Furnishing and Decorating
Designing your new home in the exact way you feel comfortable is one of the most fun parts of moving. You have an opportunity to start decorating and furnishing from scratch. This is especially true if this is your first solo home. We recommend that you visit stores, or thrift shops, and buy items that really speak to you.
Once your living window is adorned with the dreamcatcher you always wanted, the air of homeliness will immediately rise. The same goes for other little things such as wall hangings, paintings, and other decorative pieces.
Introducing Yourself to Neighbors
It is also true that your new home does not exist in a vacuum. With a new home comes a new neighborhood and new people around. Human beings are social creatures and we rely on others around us to help us when we get stuck. That is why it is important to get to know who else lives in your apartment building or street.
It is normal to feel out of place in a new environment, but you could take this as an opportunity to get to know new people and perhaps even make some new friends. Usually, neighbors visit a new tenant or homeowner with some homemade dessert to make them feel welcome. If not, you could always ring their bell and say hello.
A Housewarming Party
Once you have settled in with your furniture and decoration, it is time to invite all your loved ones to see your new house! A housewarming party is a wonderful way to literally bring the warmth and affection you need into your new abode. Everyone you love will be there, and they will probably come bearing useful gifts!
Throwing this party will help you put your new safe space in the right context. Plus, well-wishers, family and friends, will likely be extra helpful and kind to help you get comfortable. Their approval and validation will set you down the path of making your house a new home.
Make New Memories
Human beings get way too attached to places. We are sure that you can relate to that completely, seeing that you have just moved out. The memories that we have collected in a place over years, maybe decades, are meaningful and worthwhile for us.
That is why a new house seems so sterile and cold, because it does not have any associations for you: no red stain on the carpet from when your friend spilled their wine, no scratch on the counter from your cat’s tantrums.
However, it is possible to create new memories in this house! Over time, each little corner will start reminding you of something that happened there. We encourage you to be patient and let these memories build slowly.
With these very useful tips, we sure hope that beginning your life in a new home will not seem as daunting and sad as you had initially imagined.