Common Mistakes Buyers Make After Moving In

It is no surprise that first-time homebuyers can be even more excited as they finally have reached a life goal of purchasing a home of their own. There have probably been several years of built up dreams for all of the things that they want to do to a home once they settle in and make it their own. However, there are common mistakes that they can make as they execute some changes to the home. Here are some of the frequently made mistakes that are done so you can avoid them.

The wrong decor

One common mistake is going with the wrong decor that is not consistent with the style of your home. For example, if your home is Victorian by its design, you should avoid going with contemporary decor where it will clash.

Not testing paint colors before 

This is very important to do exactly in the location where you will be painting. For example, color swatches may look great when looking at them inside the store or in your home, but if they are going to be for the exterior of your home then look at them there in the natural light. Do test spots on the house with smaller sample jars first before you commit to enough paint for the whole house.

Mismatching furniture

It can be tempting to buy a chair if it is nice looking and falls within your budget, but think about all of the items you have and consider how it will go with your existing theme. Some things can be accent pieces or pushed as far as style, but make sure they complement each other well so they don’t look completely jarring and out of place.

Throwing out too much

It is easy to get eager to start fresh when you move into your new home. Some people think about tossing all of their old furniture and getting new pieces once moving in. However, not only can this really add up but you may find you could use select pieces like a bookshelf for example to fill in some space. Begin with what you have and then make necessary edits as you go.

Pretty versus practical

Always take care of the necessities first before your simple wants. Make sure your home’s major systems are in good working order and schedule any necessary servicing before spending money on a nicer looking bathroom vanity or the like. You will need to have cash on hand for the important stuff first.

Impulse buying versus planned

Some buyers will make a purchase of a furniture item just because they like it at the current moment. Other things need to be taken into consideration though like its measurements to see that it will fit in the room, get up the stairs, etc. for example. Make a plan before you set out and go shopping for best results.