Having a place to call your own gives you a sense of accomplishment. Whether it’s a dorm, an apartment, or your first home, adding personal touches to your space is the perfect way to make your new place feel like home.

Here are some tips to add personal touches to your space.

Create an Entrance:

Create a welcoming first impression by accessorizing your entrance. 

• If you have an exterior door, use porch pots or potted plants to line your door.
• Update the pots with seasonal plants and flowers to create a beautiful front entrance for every season.
• Use a welcome mat and an all-season door wreath to complete the look. This is also perfect if you don’t have an exterior door, but still, want a welcoming entrance.

Accessorize:

From rugs to wall décor to decorative items, adding some key accessories can create a personal feel in any space.

• Choose items that speak to your style and complement your color schemes.
• Start with an area rug or throw pillow in a color or pattern you love, and use that as inspiration for the rest of your décor items.
• Adding some fun dishware, glasses, serving ware and other table accessories is an easy way to bring your style to the kitchen.
• Don’t forget to have a little fun. Using whimsical and bold pieces can help set the tone for your home.

Outdoor Living:

You can create a relaxing outdoor space even on the smallest balcony or patio.

• If space allows, add a bistro table. A wrought iron set is a great, durable option.
• Add some color by planting annuals in planters, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
• Up your outdoor entertaining game with a fire pit and some lawn games.

Plants

Using House Plants in your space is a great way to add color, texture and even help you live healthier. Plants clean the air, reduce stress and anxiety and can even help you sleep. With an array of sizes, shapes and styles, you can find the perfect plant baby to add to your new home.

When selecting plants, here are some things to consider:

Lighting:

• Do a quick assessment of how much natural light each room gets.
• Choose your plants based on where you’ll place them in each room and the size and shape that will work best in that space.

Watch our video House Plants for Your Home’s Lighting

Ease of Care:

• Determine how much time you want to dedicate to caring for your plants. Some plants require little when it comes to maintenance, while others require more regularly monitoring to stay healthy.

Watch our video on House Plant Care

Color:

• Think beyond greenery. Many House Plants come with variegated and brightly colored foliage. Use them as ways of adding living décor and color to your home.
• Use floor plants, tabletop and hanging plants as ways of sprucing up corners and shelves.

Adding personal touches to your space is a great way to make it feel like home. Get creative and enjoy having your own space.

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