As soon as a homeowner receives the keys to their dream home, the temptation may arise to decorate immediately. However, experts advise waiting a minimum of 30 days after settlement before painting walls or wallpapering walls or wallpapering ceilings or partitions.

Till then, owners can add their personal flair to their new property with furniture and non-permanent fixtures that bring their personality. We will discuss effective methods for doing this without damaging building materials.

Painting

A new home provides you with an opportunity to express yourself creatively, whether that means setting up a Pinterest board or gathering magazine clippings – there are so many ways you can make it truly yours.

As your new home has had time to settle, it is wiser to wait at least some time before painting or wallpapering to allow the materials to dry out, which reduces the chance of cracks forming in walls and reduces risk.

While you wait, you can add personality and charm to your new home by personalizing its look with furniture and accessories. Doing this allows you to give it a custom feel without needing permanent changes.

Decorating

New build homes provide the opportunity to transform an empty canvas into the home of your dreams, but it is important to learn about the best techniques for decorating one before picking up paintbrushes.

As building materials settle and dry out over the course of 6-12 months, waiting before applying paint or wallpaper reduces risk of cracking and maintains integrity of your home.

Decorating a new build home should include non-permanent items, like soft furnishings, wall art and strategically arranged furniture to add character without risking damage to materials. By doing this, you can achieve a stylish and harmonious design that reflects your personal taste.

Or you could take the opposite approach and experiment with mixing wallpapers, paint colors, textiles and textiles to turn your new build home into a visual feast – check out Mel at awholenewbuild who has transformed her space with colorful wallpapers, floral staircases and ceiling rainbows!

Accessories

Your decor inspiration is an indispensable tool in planning the design of your new home. Take some time to gather and review these ideas before buying anything – this could save you from costly errors down the line.

Furniture and accessories can add color, pattern and texture to a new build home without the need for painting. Panelling adds warmth and character, while personal items such as family photos can instantly personalise any room.

Introduce natural materials like rattan and jute through cushions, rugs and baskets can bring some organic charm into your home interiors and provide it with its own distinct personality that stands apart from showroom interiors.

Lighting

One of the advantages of purchasing a new build house is being able to tailor its features exactly to your tastes, from paint colour and flooring selections through to lighting arrangements. When lighting your home properly is essential; don’t just choose lights based on which swatches catch your eye – give some serious thought as to which options work best and plan how best to illuminate each space in your home.

Lighting can make or break a home design, which is why it’s vitally important to consider lighting when renovating and adding elements into a space. Ambient, task, and accent lighting should all be present for optimal illumination of any given area of your new home.

Though basic recessed ceiling lighting may seem impersonal, there are plenty of ways to add warmth and character to a new-build home. Decorating wall panelling with traditional patterns is one way of adding depth and interest while wall art or picture rails may create focal points to frame the fireplace or focal points in any room.