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7 Must-Do Home Improvements to Personalise Your New Home After Move-In

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Moving into a new home can be an exciting milestone, but it can feel confusing at first. Once the professionals have moved your stuff for you, it’s time to make the new space according to your taste. Customising your new space can be some thoughtful improvements that will make the space more comfortable and functional, so you can settle in faster. Whether you used a moving company or a team of removalists, here are 7 essential home improvement tips to make your new place feel like home.

1. Add a Personal Touch to the Walls

One of the fastest ways to make a house yours is to paint the walls. A fresh coat of paint in your favourite colour or your personality will change the whole space. You can try feature walls, textured finishes or wallpaper to add depth and character.

If the previous owners left behind outdated colours or scuff marks, painting is a practical improvement too. Do this before the furniture arrives if your moving company hasn’t unloaded everything yet. It makes the process easier and quicker.

2. Install Personalized Lighting

Lighting plays a significant role in setting the mood of a new home. Swapping out generic light fixtures for personal ones will improve both look and function. Consider dimmable lights in the bedrooms or decorative pendant lights in the living room and kitchen.

Connect Market’s Brisbane removalists always recommend unpacking the essentials first, including lamps and temporary lighting. Once you have a plan, you can install more permanent fixtures later that suit your style.

3. Upgrade Better Storage Solutions

After the removalists company has delivered your stuff, you may find your new place needs better storage. Custom storage solutions like built-in shelves, closet organisers or under the stairs cabinets – will maximise space and minimise clutter. Look for ways to make storage stylish by adding open shelving to display decor or plants. This practical improvement will have you feeling organised from day one.

4. Bathroom and Kitchen Upgrades

While major renovations may not be possible straight after a move, small upgrades to the bathroom and kitchen will make a big difference. Consider changing cabinet handles, installing new faucets or adding a new backsplash to your kitchen.

In the bathroom, replace old shower curtains, towel racks and mirrors to match your style. Small changes like upgrading fixtures don’t require a contractor. If the removalists set up your appliances, you can focus on adding the personal touches straight away. You can also a get quote from MOVEE’s removalists for affordable local movers.

5. Enhance Your Outdoor Space

The outside of your new home deserves just as much love as the inside. Whether you have a balcony, patio or garden, making the outside area more enjoyable will make you love the space more. Start by setting up seating or adding plants to bring some life to the area.

String lights, fire pits and outdoor rugs can make the outside space feel comfortable and warm. While the removalists are unpacking your indoor furniture, take the opportunity to plan for the outside. Simple touches like welcome or decorative planters will make the new house feel like home in no time.

6. Change the Locks and Secure the Property

Safety and security is key when moving into a new place. One of the first things you should do is change the locks or rekey the doors. You never know who might have keys to the old locks so securing the property will give you peace of mind.

Also, install smart doorbells or security cameras for extra security. Ask your removalist company if they can recommend a locksmith services. That way you can get everything done and feel secure from the very beginning.

7. Personalise with Art, Photos, and Decor

Once all your essentials are unpacked it’s time to add the finishing touches that will make the house feel like home. Hang artwork that speaks to you, display family photos, or create a custom photo calendar for your kitchen or hallway—something both meaningful and functional—and set out decorative items that reflect your personality. Rugs, throw pillows and curtains can also warm up the space.

If you tell your movers they can unpack wall decor and photo frames last so you can see where everything will go once the furniture is in place. That way you can easily personalise the space once the furniture is arranged.

Summary

Moving into a new home is exciting and overwhelming. But once you’ve hired a removalist to help with the move, focusing on home improvements will get you settled in faster. From painting the walls to upgrading your storage solutions, these 7 must-do home improvements are easy ways to make your new space personal.

Working with professional removalists will get your move done smoothly and give you the time and energy to make these meaningful changes. Simple things, inside and out, will turn your new house into a cozy home that feels like yours.

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