{"id":14415,"date":"2020-11-04T08:14:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T15:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=14415"},"modified":"2024-01-08T12:37:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T19:37:14","slug":"how-to-make-a-house-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-house-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a House a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve done it! You found your dream home. Now it\u2019s time to settle\ninto your new-and-improved life. Here are some ways you can make a house feel\nlike a home: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Start decorating\nbefore you move in (if possible).<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easier to make yourself at home if you\u2019re not surrounded by white walls or someone else\u2019s design choices. If you can get repainting, reflooring or other renovations done before<\/em> you move in\u2014or, even better, have a new home built just for you<\/a> with the finishes, flooring and fixtures you want\u2014your home will reflect your personal style from day one.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Take time to\nappreciate firsts.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moving into a new home is an exciting (and busy!) experience. The whirlwind of packing boxes, scheduling movers, connecting utilities and all the other practical tasks<\/a> you need to get done before, during and after Moving Day will claim a lot of your attention and energy. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to stop once in a while and appreciate the milestone that a new home represents for you and your household. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take photos and take note of how you\u2019re feeling. Record funny happenings and all the ups and downs that make your move special. Whether it\u2019s your spouse singing \u201cOur House<\/a>\u201d as you wake up on your first morning, the way your dog can\u2019t get over your new backyard, or a happily exhausted fast-food picnic where your dinner table will eventually go, someday you may look back fondly on the first memories you built in your new home.         <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Prioritize your\ncreature comforts.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many things<\/a> that can make a Moving Day go smoothly, but the days that come after that are important too. If your daily routine calls for a cup of coffee in your favorite mug, some unwinding time with a book, or a soak in the bathtub, make sure you have access to the things (and time) you\u2019ll need to make that happen. The sooner you can feel comfortable in your new home, the sooner it will start to feel like home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Make yourself at\nhome in your neighborhood.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feeling at home may start with your house, but it doesn\u2019t end there. The shops and restaurants you frequent, the trails you walk and the parks you play in will all contribute to your daily routine. Though it\u2019s a little harder to establish a new normal when the world is so different, there are some ways you can take back some control:
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