So, you’ve moved out of your old place and got yourself a new one, huh?

For the first few days, you’ll struggle with finding your things because you are so used to the way things were in your previous home. Once you’ve settled down and you’ve got yourself a nice key-hanging station or maybe even a coat rack, things might slowly start looking more familiar and normal. If you still feel out of place, not to worry. Feeling out of place when moving to a new setting is completely natural because you haven’t gotten around to customizing it to your liking, give it a few more weeks or even days, and sooner rather than later, you will feel right at home.

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It’s important to give your new place a cozy vibe.

Wondering how to achieve that? We’ve got you covered with these handy dandy tips.

1. Make It Your Own

Most people put time and effort into creating a house that visitors and outsiders would like but, the real trick is to create a vibe that you yourself would love to live in. After all, this is your house and you’re presented with a blank canvas to have your creative juices flowing and let your imagination run wild. Want to paint the walls purple? Go for it. Looking to install a TV in the bathroom? Why not? While not everyone is going to appreciate your artistic expression, at least you will.

Pexels | Pick up the paintbrush - you’re going painting!

2. Get Creative

Whether it is a two-story house or a studio apartment, this is your home and you have every right to own each and every inch of the square footage. Most young people struggle with settling in a place because of the small size but you can make it spacious enough to suit your needs - all you need is a little creative thinking. Put up shelves for extra storage and redesign the attic as a home cinema. You got this!

3. Think Outside the Box

A big part of making a house your home lies in the furniture you add to it and sometimes, it’s not the $1000 dollar sofa that gives your home the right cozy vibe. Sometimes, it’s your DIY project that adds personality to your home. You can either upcycle a previously owned piece of furniture or you can repurpose something into a totally new piece, the choice is yours.

Pexels | It’s your house and it’s your rules

Use these tips to give your place the coziest vibe possible!