If you’ve just recently purchased your very first home or are planning on doing so soon, congratulations! Often in this day and age, there are a lot of hurdles to get over in order to get to that point and reach that goal.

Of course, most houses come totally empty so there will be a lot of work for you to do when it comes to home design and decor, but that’s the fun part! If you’re feeling clueless about how to decorate your new home but want to make it your own, here are 3 simple home decor tips for first-time homeowners.

Make It A Family Affair

Once you make decisions about what colors and textures you want to use as home decor, you’ll need to gather the tools and supplies needed to install everything the way you want. This can mean hanging things on walls, moving furniture, etc. and it’s not always easy. This is a perfect time to ask for help from friends and family members!

In lieu of accepting housewarming gifts, why not ask those close to you to help with moving and decor instead? If you have a family member who has recently reached retirement age and feels like they have way too much time on their hands, this is the perfect way to help them feel useful and involved in your life.

Stick To Your Budget

Making a budget and sticking to it is super important when it comes to any type of home decor. You’ll need to set a realistic budget before you even make any purchases or hire anyone. This way you can be sure not to go over it. Home decor can get expensive and it’s easy to spend money you don’t have when you’re on a mission to make your space nice.

But remember that the process doesn’t have to be completed overnight. You can always buy some things now, and some later on, and also check out Buy Nothing groups, thrift shops, garage sales, etc.

Go Room By Room

Trying to design and decorate your entire house all at once can be super overwhelming. Just remind yourself that you don’t need to do it that way! It’s much easier if you break up the space and go room by room.

This is a great trick for cleaning larger homes as well! Make it your goal to get the kitchen decorated in one week, then move on to the bathroom. Handle the most important areas of the home first – those in which you spend the most time or that guests see most often. Tackling the project this way will make it much more manageable!

Decorating your first home is an exciting process that you’ll never forget. Hopefully, these tips can help you with it!