Adding Character to Your New Home

A new home is a blank canvas that offers you the exciting opportunity to create a space that truly reflects your personality.  Freshly built properties come with modern amenities but they can sometimes feel impersonal or too uniform. They need a little charm and personalisation to make the space truly your own. 

While you should stay away from interior design choices that devalue your home, some simple techniques can infuse your space with warmth and character. Here is how you can bring some individuality to your new build:

Making the Most of Your New Build

It is not often that you get a blank slate with your home, with a fresh clean finishes, neutral designs you have the flexibility so take the chance to customise your space completely. New build houses often come with sleek finishes and neutral designs to appease all manner of buyers, but this should be seen as an opportunity rather than a limitation. 

Start by incorporating timeless architectural details like crown moulding, wainscoting and bespoke shelving to break up the uniformity. These additions are classic favourites and elevate a room beyond its original design by creating a focal point. It makes your home feel less like a cookie-cutter property and more like your own. 

Use Colour to Inject Personality

One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to add character to your new home is through colour. You don’t have to make crazy changes to inject some personality into your property – colour does this just as well! New homes often come in neutral tones, but you can introduce some vibrancy through bold paints, accent walls or statement wallpaper. 

First, create a home colour palette that reflects your personal taste. Soft pastels or muted earth tones make for a calm and elegant look, while deep hues like navy and emerald produce a more dramatic effect. You can also pop in a bright rug or pillows to make areas stand out if you don’t fancy completely overhauling the entire room. 

Add Vintage and Personal Touches

Another effective way to break up the modernity of a new build is by popping in vintage (or upcycled) furniture or heirloom pieces. Blending old and new elements creates a balance that makes your home feel lived in and welcoming. 

Antique rugs, unique artwork, thrifted lamps and framed family photos imbue the new builds with personal meaning and eclectic vibes.

Create a Cosy Atmosphere with Textures 

Textures immediately add depth and warmth to a modern home. Try layering materials like velvet sofas, wool throws and jute rugs can transform an initially impersonal space into somewhere comfortable and inviting. This also helps to soften sleek lines and modern finishes that prevent a home from feeling personalised. 

Bring Nature Indoors

Introducing natural elements is another way to breathe new life and serenity into your home so don’t be afraid to incorporate houseplants, wooden furniture or even natural stone. It helps to soften the edges of contemporary new builds and improves the air quality. 

With these thoughtful design choices, you can easily transform your new build into a space that is full of charm and personal character.