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New Home Interior Design Ideas

Home designing can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. After all, everything in your space has to blend in seamlessly with one another while still reflecting your own unique sense of style and individuality. With that said, here is some advice on decorating a new build property which will allow you to turn your house into a place you can call home.

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Marriott Construction - Luxury new home and extension builders

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Consider adding mirrors to your home’s rooms

If you want to brighten up your new home further, consider adding mirrors to each room. Mirrors will bounce the light around the area, giving the appearance that your living space is brighter. However, make sure to hang them perpendicular to your windows as hanging them across them will only bounce the light back outside, defeating the purpose.

several light bulbs are hanging from a chandelier in front of a brick wall

Wood beam chandelier

Hanging linear wood pendant light with metal chain against an exposed brick wall in a modern house extension.

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Arrange your living room furniture so it “invites” interaction

To have an ideal living room, where you will be spending most of the time, arrange your living room furniture in a way that each one is facing each other, either in a U-shape or H-shape, allows for a more intimate, inviting, and cosy atmosphere as it “invites” conversation and interaction. This will make your living space seem warmer and more homely as the arrangement will be conducive to more face-to-face interactions.

an open door leading to a white room with black and gold decor on the walls

Paint your walls with light and more neutral colours

Sticking to neutral colours like white, grey, or beige is a good idea if you want versatility in your decor. Light and neutral colours can blend well with any decoration, allowing you to switch up your furniture and other decorations without having to repaint your walls every time you do so. Moreover, these colours can help prevent feelings of being overwhelmed and allow for a smooth transition between rooms.

a modern living room with blue chairs and a white table in the middle of it

Set expectations and the tone of your home with your front door

Before your guests see the interior, you can set their expectations about how your home would look like with your front door. If your new build home has a standard door, you can opt to switch it with a door model that showcases who you are. Your front door is like the first impression when meeting people - it can set how people will react to your interior decor once they get inside. Installing a new door can make a huge difference to how people will view your home.

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Living room with a pop art wall painting of Audrey Hepburn

This luxury living room in a London house features cast iron radiator, bespoke wall lights and wall art with Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.

a fireplace with a mirror on the mantle above it

Fireplace in a luxury London house

Part of our extension and renovation project in Barnet, this fireplace brightens the room.

the living room is clean and ready for us to use

Use rugs or carpets to add interest to your floors

If you bought your new build home, then you might not have had any say when it comes to the flooring. Rather than undergoing a long and expensive renovation, why not utilize rugs or carpets to add something extra to your floors? Rugs and/or carpets are a great way to add some colour, warmth, and texture to your floor. You can choose ones that reflect and highlight your individuality. A large rug or carpet will bring the room together while smaller ones will break up the area.

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Maximise your space with innovative storage solutions

Boost the practicality of your home with innovative storage solutions. Swap your regular bathroom mirror for a sleek and stylish mirrored cabinet. If you’re working with new build contractors, work with them to add built-in storage to your bedroom or other areas so they blend in seamlessly with the rest of your home.

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Work with the lighting

More than the paint, more than the decorative finishes, lighting can make a huge difference in how your space looks and feels. Lighting can be the defining trait that makes or breaks the look you’re trying to achieve.

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Add touches of colour to your space using decorative items

Even if you’re going for a sleek and modern look for your new-build home or apartment, adding touches of colour can help brighten any room. Do this by adding artwork, vases, and even plants to help add texture and colour to your space. They can help make your new-build home feel more homely and inviting. Just make sure that they blend well with the room’s paint and overall aesthetic. Creating a mood board beforehand can help you stay true to your desired outcome.

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Experiment with your room layout

Get a feel for where everything will go by creating a rough draft of your home’s floor plan. After this, define the placement of your furniture, assigning where each one will go. Start with the large furniture first such as the bed, sofa, or dining table and then position the other smaller furniture around them as they’re the main focus of each room.

a dining room with blue chairs and a white marble top table in front of an open doorway

Finding a style that reflects who you are

Before starting the decorating process, you should know how you want your home to look and feel like. Not only should the end results be aesthetically pleasing but they should also be an accurate representation of your unique individuality. Collect various images, samples of materials you can use, as well as textures that can serve as inspiration for your new home’s interior design.

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