10 Creative Ways to Make Your Newlywed Home Truly Special

Building and decorating your first home together as a newlywed couple can be exciting and challenging at the same time. As this place marks the beginning of your married life, the desire to make everything perfect is normal.

In this guide, you’ll find creative ideas to help you transform your home into a space that reflects your journey together. Check out how you can make your home a truly special place for you and your spouse.

 

1. Go Big With Wall Art

A fancy wall art can complete the look of a room. It doesn’t have to be expensive — look for a statement piece and hang it on the wall of your living room so your visitors can admire it, too.

Ensure that you choose something that resonates with you and your partner’s style and the overall room vibe. For instance, a colorful abstract art piece might not blend well with a rustic interior design style.

 

2. Add House Plants and Flowers

Treat indoor plants as an instant facelift to your home. Adding greenery to your newlywed home is the easiest way to add an outdoor touch. It also provides many benefits, such as improving indoor air quality, reducing stress and boosting cognitive health.

If you aim for a clean, minimalist home, fill irregular-shaped vases with plants. For big plants, it’s best to place them in large pots. If you worry about not having a green thumb, opt for low-maintenance picks like aloe vera, snake plant and spider plant.

3. Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet in a Frame

Wondering what you can do to preserve the most significant bouquet in your life? Press them to maintain their beauty. Slip them using a traditional flower press or place them on sheets of kitchen roll between piles of heavy books.

Check your blooms every day until they no longer appear damp. After that, carefully remove them from the pile and place them on a frame. You now have a new piece of art that reminds you of your biggest day.

 

4. Refresh Walls With New Paint

Mark the start of your marriage journey with newly painted walls. Redecorate your walls with your choice of color. Use a primer to provide the best foundation for paint for best results. The sealed, easily sand-able surface it provides gives you a longer-lasting finish than two coats of paint.

Aside from elevating the whole mood of the room, painting is a fun way to bond with your lover.

 

5. Spruce up Your Entryway

Your front entry is the first thing you, your spouse and visitors will see upon entering. It provides the first impression of your home, which makes it all the more important to give it a makeover.

Install a built-in storage for shoes and other knick-knacks. Consider placing a row of iron hooks to provide more space to hang jackets, hats, scarves and bags. You can also consider upgrading the front door to increase your home’s property value and overall appearance.

 

6. Let Light In

Open up your windows to quickly lighten up the mood in your home. Ensure that curtains or drapes are hung outside of the frames so you can enjoy full sunlight during the day. Allow natural light to your home workspace to help boost your mood and productivity.

A big window adds a stylistic element to your space by bringing what’s outside in. Whether you have a beautiful ocean view or a backyard, keeping it open makes your room feel lighter.

7. Group Collections Together

You may love collecting mugs while your partner has an extensive toy collection. Decide how you’ll flaunt your items in a specific spot to keep them from cluttering many spaces all over the house.

For instance, you can dedicate a shelf for your mugs in the dining area. Your spouse can display their toy collection in the living room.

 

8. Install Smart Home Technology

Setting up a smart home is easier than you think. The first step is choosing an ecosystem — pick from Google Home, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa. This will determine which voice assistant you’ll use for all the devices in your home.

Next, decide which protocol you want to use — WiFi, ZigBee or others. The former is the safest and most convenient option. After that, determine which products you’ll need — security cameras, light bulbs, vacuum cleaners and coffee makers.

The last step is installation. You can simply follow the instructions provided in the product packaging.

 

9. Create a Wall Display of Your Love Story

Showcase your favorite wedding photos on the wall of your bedroom. It’s the best way to relive the beautiful memories of your big day. Somewhere along the way, things might get complicated and your display will remind you about why you married each other in the first place.

You can opt to make your wall the canvas of your marriage. Make sure to leave space for new memories.

 

10. Add Mood Lighting

When designing your first home as newlyweds, adding light that makes it homey is essential. You can add wall sconces near a couch for warm lighting. In your bedroom, add string lights for a romantic effect.

A bedside lamp is also a must-have in your room. Choose something with variable settings you can adjust for several tasks, such as reading, working or just an extra bit of ambiance.

 

 

Elevate Your Home Today

Let these ideas inspire you to elevate your first as a newly-wed couple. Infuse your unique style into each touch to create a space that reflects your love for one another. Remember that your home should be a safe haven for you and your lover, so make it uniquely yours.
 

 

Author Bio: Oscar Collins is the editor-in-chief at Modded, where he writes about a broad spectrum of topics. Follow him on Twitter @TModded for frequent updates on his work.

 

 

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