How to Pick the Right Colors for Your New Home:

After the moving process, you’ll have to figure out how you want to design and decorate your new home or apartment. A super exciting experience that can mentally get you ready for your new life, it can also be really stressful if you are uncertain what look you are going for or if design isn’t your forte. From the furniture you include in your home to the art you choose to display in your home to the colors you pick, there’s a lot to think about post-moving day. The look and feel of your home really starts by picking the colors that you want on your walls, that, in turn, can help you to pick the overall aesthetic and vibe of your new home. Read on to check out some of our tips to help you find the tones you want that’s sure to help you to create the home of your dreams.

#1 Visit your new place before you move in:

Most likely, you’ll have time prior to your move to visit your new home. This will not only allow give you time to assess your space and where you would like to place certain items, but also allow you to figure out the amount of painting that has to be done. For some moves, this might be a touch-up; whereas for others this might mean that you have to clean-up and paint your entire space. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to know this beforehand so there are no surprises on the amount of work that you have to do after you move in.

#2 Figure out your vision:

This can be easy or extremely hard for some people. If you have an idea of what you are looking for, look through magazines, Pinterest or even get inspiration from other people’s homes. Note the colors, tones and look of these spaces that make you happy.

#3 What are your favorite colors:

Another way to figure out the palate in your home is to go back to the basics and think about your favorite colors. Sometimes our favorites, like purple or a dark green, might not make sense in the home, whereas a muted version of it could be more appealing.

#4 Visit a paint store:

Once you have a basic idea of what colors you would like in your home, it’s time to visit your local hardware store. It’s a good idea to bring your magazines with you or have your phone on hand to show the employee the tones that you love.

#5 Bring home samples:

It can be so tempting to purchase the paint during your first visit to your local hardware store. But you really should be sure that you love the colors you picked, making certain that they are exactly what you want. Take home the color palate samples, and even some samples of the paint itself, if possible. This will allow you take have some time to think over your decision to see the palate/samples in your new home. Maybe that yellow that you were dying to use doesn’t quite gel with the aesthetic in your kitchen, or that green you wanted, doesn’t quite feel right in your living room. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to see the tone in your home, before you commit.

#6 Get your supplies:

Once you’ve figured out the tones and are happy with your selections, it’s time to get everything you need.  Head to the hardware store and pick up your paint, brushes, rollers, tray, tape for the walls, and tarps for the floor.

#7 Get to work:

Ideally, this is all done before you move in, so that your home can be in order after you move, and you won’t have moving boxes and stuff to paint around.  However, if you’re already moved in then you’ll need to move some furniture and items out of the way.  Also, be sure to use tarps and tape to keep paint from getting on things you don’t want it to.

#8 Work with a professional:

So, maybe you know your colors, the look and vibe of your new home but would rather leave this job to a professional. That’s cool. If you know that will be a part of your home decorating process, be sure reach out to them well in advance. Just like how you worked with a moving company, you’ll need to meet your painter or decorator in person, check out the samples of their work, get an estimate, and finally book them.

#9 Plan to be away from the home:

The decorating, then moving in process can be really time consuming. Make sure that if you hire painters, you provide them with enough time to complete the project, allowing for drying time before your movers arrive. Depending on the size of your home, this could be one-two weeks before you actually move in. Make sure that you are able to stay in your old place or with family and friends during this process.

#10 Enjoy your new, colorful space:

Hooray, moving day is over and you can finally relax! After the unpacking process, you can finally figure out where you would like to place your furniture, art and home essentials. Once you are settled in and with fresh colors in your home, you can finally feel settled and ready to make your house or apartment a true home.
Moving into a new home involves a lot of different parts before you can actually settle into your new place. Just like with figuring our your moving plan, you should also take the time to think about the tones and colors you want in your home. Looking to paint the exterior of your home? Check out this article about how to improve the look of your home with paint.

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