Moving into your first home? Styling your home is an exciting process but can also be an expensive one. We cover how to revamp your home without breaking the bank!

Congratulations! After all the searching and stress, you finally have the keys to your new home, and the place is yours to make your own. However, buying a property is an expensive process. With the average house price currently standing at £289,099, there may not be many pennies left over to style your home the way you want it. It may feel like a frustrating part of the process, but we are here to reassure you that styling your first home takes time and a degree of patience.

We have a few tips to get you started on styling your first home, and with some planning and careful investments, it needn’t cost you the earth.

  • Plan, plan, plan!

It can be tempting to go shopping or, browse the internet and fill your basket up with whatever catches your eye. But this will simply cost you more money and will hold you back from establishing an interior that simply flows. Measure your rooms and think about what furniture you need before hitting the shops. If you haven’t got the keys yet, track down the floor plan from the estate agent, and use that as your starting point.

Consider using online tools to help, such as Pinterest. There are even apps which can take your measurements and assist you in designing the perfect room layout. From here, for example, you can easily work out whether to invest in a small sofa or a large one.

  • Invest in key pieces

When you move into your first home, you may need to purchase many items from scratch. Work out what key pieces you need to buy and spend wisely. By beginning with these you can build other items around them. A quality small sofa is going to last you years, so resist the urge to buy too cheaply. This gorgeous Fairfield small sofa is affordable and looks fabulous in an apartment.

A bed is another staple furniture piece. You can expect a good quality mattress to last you up to 10 years, so think about which mattress will suit your sleeping style and choose a bed which will set the tone of the room. Choosing a white ottoman bed can be a great place to start. Providing ample storage, a white bed can easily complement ever changing trends.

  • Focus on one room at a time

Designing a home takes time. Resist the urge to do everything at once and tackle one room at a time. Once completed, you can close the door and move on to the next, making the process as stress-free as possible.

  • Think practically

If your budget is tight, then invest in smart, multi-functional furniture. A small sofa bed such as this Scandinavian design Noah charcoal sofa bed provides a sleek and comfortable sofa by day, and a space-saving bed by night. Alternatively, a corner sofa can be a handy way of cutting back on buying additional furniture. This stunning Swyft corner sofa can be ordered from a 2-seater up to a 10-seater, covering all your seating needs in one room.

  • Refresh with paint

A lick of paint is a sure-fire way of revamping your new home without breaking the bank. Choosing a shade of white can be a great starting point. Your home will look and feel fresher, whilst giving you flexibility with interior style.

Moving into your first home is an exciting journey and styling it is an adventure. Just be sure to plan and purchase key items over time; after all, patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to your home!