4 Tips for Stress-Free Style: Furnishing Your New Home

Moving to Chicago is a huge decision and a life-changing experience for many people. Not only do you have to choose a neighborhood you love you must also find a suitable house that fits your style and budget. There's a lot of pressure riding on your decision and even when you find the perfect property, your job isn't quite done. You will still need to figure out how you'll decorate your home. After all,the furniture you choose will make it easier to settle in and give you something to show off to your neighbors and guests.

So, how do you make sure you furnish your new home the right way and keep stress to a minimum?

1. Start with Neutral Colors

A good way to get started, is to choose a color palette that you know you can live with for a while. You don't want to cover your rooms in bright and bold shades, just to decide that you're not happy with the look five minutes later. Choosing classic tones like whites and soft beige will start you off on neutral ground. From there, you can spruce things up with artwork, decorations, and even the occasional throw pillow.

2. Make Lists and Plan Ahead

Expensive tasks like decorating your home require careful budgeting and planning. While it's tempting to dive in and start buying items as soon as you see them, it's better not to "wing it". Write down a list of everything you already own, then follow up with items you "need" and items that you'd "like to have". Once you have these lists, you can explore furniture stores and purchase the things you need first.

3. Know How Much Space You Have

Knowing your room dimensions before you buy might seem like a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised how many people forget to do this before they go shopping. Countless excited homeowners purchase the perfect living room furniture just to discover their new sofa doesn't fit well in the space they have. To make sure you don't have to return items you've fallen in love with, measure your space first.

4. Don't Buy Everything Immediately

While it's tempting to start purchasing furniture and home decor the moment you find out you have your new house - don't rush it.Get to know Chicago first, have some fun and focus on decorating your home one room at a time. By taking things slowly, you’ll reduce the risk of losing your home's theme. By concentrating on one area at a time, you'll also save a little money, assuring you don't spend all your money at one time.