Congratulations on that new house that you just got. Now, we are sure you are looking for some new ways to fill it out. However, before you start with a project on decorating, you need to ask yourself a number of questions. First of all, what type of living environment would you like to stay in? We know that you just put a down payment on the house, but how much are you able to afford on decorating this newly acquired home? As we continue this article, we are going to run you through some questions and give you some tips.

First off its great to decorate a home that belongs to you but a lot of people are still renting and if this is the case you can’t just change the look of a rental. There are rules that you have to follow and others you will have to inquire about. Most people will not want you to paint the walls in a rental, while others may well let you. If you are renting and don’t plan on staying for a long time you may want to forgo any huge decorating changes. But if you see spending several years in the place it’s best to talk with the landlord and see if they will allow you to make a few changes.

Next, everyone needs some place to start, so here you are, sitting inside a big cube that has nothing in it. Where oh where would you start? Well, do you see those windows? That is a perfect place for you to start. Once you pick out the curtains and find the best design, it will be time for you to move forward to the furniture.

In most cases though people will already have some furniture and if you plan on keeping that make sure that it matches the curtains you plan on putting up. Depending on how you go about it, you just really need to make sure that you have something that is comfortable to sit on. Not only that but keep in mind how many seats you may need to have for people to sit when they come to visit.

You can’t forget about the other furniture that will be placed in rooms. Try a nice coffee table that goes with the furniture or some lamps that will make the lighting intimate but nice. It will all depend on the theme that you are hoping to accomplish with which styles you will pick out.

It’s time for those rugs! Area rugs will make any area look fantastic. When you look at the floor after you put the rug down, you are going to realize just how bland it looked without it. Yes, my friend, you are missing an area rug. Now, look at your floor, where would rugs look good? In your bedroom? Living room? Anywhere you think there should be a rug, chances are you’re right.