Congratulations on your new home! A new phase is about to start and this is a stage that is familiar to anyone who has ever bought a house. This “new homeowner syndrome” is something to be enjoyed. These are 5 things new homeowners know to be true.
Congratulations on your new home!
You’ve secured the mortgage and you’ve got the keys. A new phase is about to start and this is a stage that is familiar to anyone who has ever bought a house. You might think the hard work and decision-making are over. But really, you’re not there yet. A new world will open to you – fabric swatches, paint charts and furniture await.
But fret not. Now that you have your very own house, you are absolutely going to love every minute of the “hard work.”
This “new homeowner syndrome” is something to be enjoyed. And with every transition in our lives, something to be enjoyed while it lasts.
Now, let the fun begin. These are 5 things new homeowners know to be true.
1. You just have to talk about home-related topics every chance you get, in every conversation you have. No matter what.
When you meet your friends or they come over to visit (of course, they just have to drop by!), you will find yourself “showing off” your new home. Oh, the pride you feel! That beaming smile you just can’t stop! If they are in your home, you will be surprised that your feet suddenly have a life of their own, dragging them into the living room or heading towards the backyard. Perhaps even inviting them to tour the second floor followed by a stop in the basement.
Along the way, you talk nothing but home-related things – the merits of wood floor over carpet or vice-versa; the happiness in vaulted ceilings and eat-in kitchens. You even do an amateur presentation of fabric swatches and eagerly ask for their opinion on the best look. They of course will nod politely, agreeing to almost everything. And that is your cue to stop talking and make some tea.
2. Your idea of fun on weekends now constitute hanging out at home improvement or home decorating stores
With a new-found passion you never thought possible, you feel a fanaticism to furniture, home decorations, appliances, and even carpentry tools (for that DIY you have in mind).
You never believed before in the joy of browsing the shelves of your local home improvement store or leisurely looking at furniture pieces. Now you even check out lying on the bed and sitting on the couch to get the feel. You are now officially a converted homeowner!
3. What clothes? Your priority changes. Now it’s all about fabric swatches and quality decors.
You will happily swap fashion for interiors. Shopping for clothes or shoes will take second priority and perhaps won’t even come close to your focus on getting your hands on the most beautiful area rug and cushions; or the beddings and comforter that are heaven to touch, and the most luxurious table cloth.
Welcome to the world of excited new homeowners.
4. You develop an obsession for color schemes
Your mind focuses on the perfect shade, complementing hues, and the difference between lemon yellow and amber yellow. This notion becomes of high importance. Weighing the pros and cons of light and dark shades for your home is constant. A sunlight means opportunity to compare beige and a darker caramel color, and afternoon rays are about observing how light reflects on those wall hangings.
5. “Before” and “After” photos take on a whole new meaning. They’re about home makeovers, not much about people’s transformations.
You no longer care about the make-over photos or the toned, trimmed after photos of people who kept their work-out regimen. It’s about homes that look fabulous after a new paint work or a new landscaping project. You get your inspiration from interior design books and home improvement websites.
You might even go tohomes for sale websites like many new homeowners to get ideas from other properties in the market.
Being a new homeowner is an experience to treasure. For one, not everyone has the chance to own a home. So count yourself blessed for having the opportunity to be a homeowner. Second, the newbie stage of having a new home shall pass too. Hence, savor the feeling and enjoy the ride. Lastly, it is always fun to do something for yourself. Whether it is home improvement or experimenting on DIY projects, or other things other than home-related, learning should never be a dull thing.
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