Moving into your own place can be quite overwhelming with all of the things a new place needs. Whether you are in a new apartment, renting a home, just purchased your first home, or have been in a place for a while that you just haven’t had the time or finances to fully furnish, this article is here to help you get the staples that a place needs to make it feel more like a home.
I know that this can be a process and it doesn’t need to be achieved all at once. I haven’t lived in someone else’s place for about 4 years now and there are still things I’m putting together and accumulating. But there were definitely some things that helped elevate my place to feel more like a home along the way. I hope this listicle can serve as inspiration to help you upgrade your bare space into a cozy place you love to call home.
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1. Comfortable Furniture
Having comfortable furniture in your place is one of the biggest things you could do to elevate your space and create a place that feels more like home. Your couch and bed will be there for you to come home to after your long days. Making sure they are comfortable is so important.
If you’re interested in seeing some more recommendations for cozy reading chairs for small spaces, check out this article by clicking here!
2. Personal Decor
Personal decor really adds that homey touch that is personalized to your interests and likes. Music posters, movie posters, art, photos, and decorative items can all add personal touches that can elevate the vibe of your home.
3. Bedding And Linens
Nothing feels better than getting into your bed after a long, hard day. Having soft sheets, blankets and pillows will surely make your place feel more like home in no time at all.
4. Books And Bookshelves
I will die on this hill. I think books and bookshelves are an amazing way to make your place feel more like a home! I’ve said this many times throughout this blog, and I will stick to it. They are one of my absolute favorite things to have around my house. If you don’t know what books to start with, read this article I wrote where I recommend 9 personal development books to read. 🙂
If you want some more inspiration on decorating your floating shelves, click here to read how I personally decorated mine and my tips for decorating yours.
5. Entertainment Center
Me and my family love movies and gaming, so having an entertainment center is essential in making our place feel like home for us. Nothing like a heated game of Mario Party with the family. It just screams cozy home vibes.
6. Kitchen Essentials
For me, a home is not a home without home-cooked meals. The kitchen is such an important place for me, so having some kitchen essentials is necessary to make those meals come together and make your place feel like a home. If you’re still missing some of the essentials, make sure to read this article where I go over 49 kitchen essentials every kitchen needs.
