Decorate using what you already have.
The movers have just left and you're surrounded by boxes of stuff that looked great in your old house, but you have no clue how it will all come together at your new home. Think out of the box — literally.
Just because a furniture piece worked one way before doesn't mean it can't have an even better use in this new home. To make a warm, inviting environment, professional arrangers suggest you maximise the use of the furniture, art and accessories you already own.
Fresh Ideas
Analyse your belongings. Consider using some of the furniture in a fresh and altered presentation. A favourite living room chair may be more at home in a bedroom, or a dining room cabinet may work nicely in a living room as a focal point. Look to your bedrooms for a nightstand that might fill the role nicely. A day bed could serve double duty in a family room. A wine rack can hold towels or even a collection.
Be smart when downsizing
Each change leads to different decorating challenges. When downsizing, it is really advantageous to utilise usual pieces in unusual ways. Small rooms can take a very large piece of furniture so don't discount that family armoire too soon. You can still keep your favourite buffet, if it fits, in the entry. An umbrella stand upside down may make a great home for a plant. If your new home has a larger living room, avoid spreading your furniture out too far to fill the room. Consider two groupings, perhaps a primary one for conversation and then a smaller, more intimate area for a dinner for two or a reading area. This arrangement will help maintain a feeling of warmth.
Make your own store
As you unpack your moving boxes, try placing your art, lamps and accessories in one room, preferably in groups of like items or colour. By doing this you will create your own 'store' of goodies to use when adding the decorating details to your home.
Now you can make your new nest cozy and warm with your existing stuff!
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