Tips for Growing Into a Larger House

For many people, a dream come true is the day when you can move into a bigger house. A larger house can be exciting and overwhelming, whether a relatively incremental upgrade (i.e., three bedrooms instead of two) or a massive change.

If it's your first time moving into a larger space, you should first learn how to handle the extra room. Fortunately, we're here to help with these top tips for how to grow into a bigger home.

Step One: See Where Everything Fits

People tend to adapt to their living spaces over time. So, if you're living in a small home or apartment, you've likely adapted to have fewer belongings and furniture. When you move into a bigger house, it is natural for the space to feel empty if you do not have enough belongings to fill it up.

The first step should be to see where everything goes and find a spot for each item. Try to be as conservative as possible rather than spreading everything out just because you can. This way, it's easier to tell whether the area is "missing" something or if the space works well for your living situation.

Step Two: Live With the Empty Space For a While

Once you move into a larger home, it's tempting to fill it with various furniture and decorations as quickly as possible. However, rather than rushing out to the nearest department store, we recommend living with your current belongings for a month or two.

The purpose of this transitional period is to allow you to feel comfortable with empty areas. Also, this time enables you to figure out what will work best in a particular spot. If you rush to buy furniture or other home goods, you may need help finding a place for everything. Also, items may contrast each other, meaning it's hard to make the room feel "right."

Step Three: Make a List of Decor and Accessories You Need

List the items you want or need to fill the extra room in your living space. For example, if you have an empty bedroom, you may want that to be a guest bedroom. Alternatively, perhaps you plan to expand your family soon and want a room for your next child.

Similarly, if your kitchen has a lot of empty cabinets and counter space, you can determine whether you need extra appliances or dishes. Or, perhaps you can use the cabinets to store other non-kitchen-related items like seasonal decor.

Step Four: Start With Large Items if Possible

Once you know how to fill your extra space, it's best to start with larger pieces like furniture (if possible). The area will feel more furnished, and you can add smaller decorative belongings later. If you begin with decor and no furniture, the room will likely look incomplete, making it harder to enjoy.

Also, since this is your house, you want to pick pieces that fit your taste. For example, if you like tropical patterns, you could start with fake tropical plants. Then, you can incorporate furniture with tropical patterns, then move on to tropical wall art or decorative ornaments.

Get Moving Help For Your New Home

Regardless of the size of your current home, relocating into a larger house can always be a challenge. By hiring professional movers, you can get peace of mind and start enjoying your new home that much sooner. Contact us to find out how we can help.