Decorating Your New Construction Home

A new construction home is the ultimate blank canvas for a homeowner. For some this can be a bit overwhelming, so I am here to give you some pointers to get you started!

Spatial Boundaries

Open floor plans are very popular with new construction homes. People are drawn to these because you can still interact with family members and friends while in different rooms. It also creates a feeling of big wide open space that is undefined. You will want to create spatial boundaries with furniture, rugs and other home accents once you move in.

Kitchen

The area I always begin with when making a move is the kitchen. This is not an aesthetic thing, but more of a functional and organizational decision.

Entryway, Living Room and Bedrooms

Once the kitchen is complete, I would move to the entryway, living room and bedrooms. These take priority for me because they have the highest level of activity.

Your entryway is important to welcome guests, function as the hub for your family and help organize traffic flow.

Your living room is equally important because this is where you typically gather. It is usually used for relaxation which makes it a good idea to prioritize this while decorating.

Up next is the bedrooms. You may spend considerably less time in this space, however, you will want a place to relax and recharge at the end of the day. This space should feel comfortable, functional and beautiful.

By prioritizing these areas you will achieve that lived-in feeling faster.

Linear Spaces

One last tip would be to focus on vertical spaces like walls and windows to help cozy up the rooms. After that, then move on to horizontal surfaces such as countertops, tables and shelves.

I hope you find this helpful!

Stephanie Vostad

Design and Client Experience