Top Tips for Customising Your Home to Your Needs *

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Whether you have just moved into a new house or you have lived in yours for a while now, it is always a great idea to customise your home to your needs. This means making it more functional, but also decorating it in a way that suits your tastes. The last thing you want is to live in a house that feels like a showroom, or worse, feels empty and boring. You want to invest some time and budget into making your house your own. This might mean changing the layout, installing new items, and changing the colour scheme and decor.

To help you on your journey and make a plan, here are some top things to think about to help you customise your home to your needs. 

Declutter and clean the space

Before you do anything, you must declutter and clean the space. If you have lived in the property for a while, there is a chance you have accumulated stuff. If you have just moved in, the old owners may have left stuff or you might have already filled the home with boxes. Either way, sort through your items and see what you like, want and need, and throw away the rest. You should also take time to clean the space properly. This will give you a blank slate to work on. You will more easily be able to see what you can do with the space. 

Think about your needs 

Many people will jump into decorating their homes without thinking about their needs and how to make their house work for them. Take some time to think about what you need daily, as well as your lifestyle. Small things like how and where you eat your meals, to the space you might need to create to work, exercise or play with your children. Consider what kind of things will make your life easier and more enjoyable.

Make it functional 

You want your home to be functional so it suits your needs and your lifestyle. This might be creating zones in your house, installing a breakfast bar, adding more windows to create natural light, smart storage solutions, separate working areas, and more. You should combine aesthetics with function. For example, if you want a separate working area, you could build yourself a pod in the garden from Siberian larch cladding. This blends your need for a functional and separate working space, with a nice finish. 

Go crazy with the design

Your home is yours, so unless you are planning to put it on the market, you must go crazy with the design. You should consider your favourite colours and decor ideas, and how they make you feel. Choose your favourite ones and decorate your home until your heart’s content. Remember paint and decor can always be changed, so when your tastes and trends change, you can easily update your home again in the future if you need to! 

Customising your home is an excellent thing to do, and ensures that you get the most enjoyment out of your living space.