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5 steps to style your first home
Moving into your first place is exciting, but you don’t need to furnish it perfectly in week one. Give yourself time to live in it, see how you actually use each room, and let your style grow with you.
Start with what you already own
Resist the urge to buy everything new right away. Move in, place your existing furniture, and give each room a basic function. You’ll see more clearly what’s actually missing instead of buying for an imaginary layout.Measure before you spend
Measure each room and sketch it out on paper. Play with furniture placement on the page before buying anything. If you’re eyeing a new piece, tape its dimensions on the floor or wall so you can see how it will sit in the space.Fix what really bothers you
One of the perks of owning is choice. If a light fixture, paint colour, or random border drives you nuts, put it on a short list to change. Small swaps in lighting, hardware, or paint can shift the whole feel of a room.Decide on floors early
If the existing carpet or flooring is tired, stained, or just not you, look at options before you start layering in furniture and rugs. Think about comfort, noise, and maintenance, then price out what makes sense for now vs. later.Set a real budget and timeline
Make a simple list of what you’d like to change or buy, put rough numbers beside each item, and spread it over a realistic timeline. Do it in phases, track what you’ve spent, and let the home evolve instead of trying to “finish” it in one month.
