How to Make Your New House Feel Like Home

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Moving house is an exciting time and marks the start of a new chapter in your life. One of the best parts of moving home is that you can make a fresh start somewhere new and create the perfect living environment for you and your family. But, while moving home is exciting, arriving at a new house and getting settled can be challenging, and it can take a while to make your new property feel like home. If you are concerned about settling into your new house, there are ways to help you feel at home in your new property faster. Here are some of the ways you can beat that uneasy feeling when you arrive at a new property and feel right at home more quickly:

Get it Cleaned Before You Move In

If knowing other people have been living in the home makes you feel uncomfortable and makes it harder for you to settle in, then getting the property thoroughly cleaned before you move in is a great idea. Using carpet cleaning services to go over the flooring and ensure that it is clean and looks like new is a great way to feel more comfortable in your new home. Knowing that the property has been freshly cleaned should make you feel much better about moving your belongings in and means you do not need to worry about handling the cleaning yourself.

Pack an Essentials Box

Attempting to find all your stuff when you move house can be a nightmare, and you can be sure that the items you need most are the hardest to find. Being without your familiar objects during the first few days in the house can make you feel a little lost, and if you have children, they may feel particularly upset that they do not have their favourite things at a time when they feel unsettled. To avoid this issue, it is helpful to pack an essentials box filled with everything you and your children need to feel at home. The box could contain items such as your kettle, tea bags, and the kids’ favourite cuddly toys for bedtime. Popping them in the essentials box and ensuring that this box stays with you when you make your way to your new home is an excellent way to alleviate any moving house anxiety and make your new house feel like home.

Unpack Your Boxes 

When you first move into a new property, there is always loads to do, but if you want it to feel more like your home faster, it is helpful to prioritise unpacking. Having lots of boxes stacked up full of your belongings will make the move feel temporary and leave you feeling unsettled. To avoid this, it is helpful to start unpacking as soon as you can and to begin arranging your items. Having familiar things around you is a great way to feel more at home, and you should quickly start feeling much more settled in your new house.