Sophie co-founder and interior designer at The Living House, is sharing how to add personality to a new build home.
For many people the draw of a new build property is strong and we can see why! Depending on the developer and how early it is in the build, you may be able to have a say in the design and choose extras for your new house such as the look of the kitchen, flooring, placement of fixtures and fittings and whether you would like a fully landscaped garden. After making a few decisions you are able to move straight into a home which has everything you could possibly need, brand new and unused. Amazing!!
Whilst all these things are true, new builds can also feel a bit soulless and can be tricky to design. New build homes tend to be pristine white box rooms, often lacking the features of older homes. This presents a problem when designing the space as typically a room would have a feature to draw the eye - a beautiful fireplace, a chimney breast, wood beams, panelling to name a few examples. A room without a feature can feel clinical and the opposite of cosy. Windows can be a little smaller, and ceilings a little lower than in older houses - the showhome that looked so spacious can feel a little cramped with your own furniture.
If you have a new build you will have to work a bit harder to give the house a personality - it is very young after all and less worldly than its grown up predecessors! However, do not lose hope. We've shared our tips to instantly add personality to your new home.
Let us know in the comments which tips you're going to use in your new build home.
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