The first love, the first car, moving into your first house… those “firsts” bring such strong emotions that we never forget them.
This morning, as I was sipping my coffee (strictly black, I take pride in that flex), I thought: “Why not help someone decorate their first home with an amazing article full of fantastic tips?”
So, let’s start with the first essential tip: having a home to decorate. If you don’t have one yet, don’t worry, you’ll get there eventually. In the meantime, practice on The Sims, and please, don’t set the kitchen on fire.
Now, enough chit-chat, let’s dive into the real business of decorating your first home.
The Entrance: Making a Grand Entrance Into Adulthood
Your entrance reflects who you are, so it’s likely a bit of a mess.
To prevent that from becoming a reality, my advice is to immediately get a Rachele wall-mounted coat rack to keep coats, bags, and hats from being scattered all over the place… trust me, you’ll thank me later. Plus, it comes in three different sizes and fits just about any space.
To complete the entrance look, an Evolution floating console table is a piece that fits seamlessly into various decor styles. You can toss your keys, phone, and sunglasses on it. Basically, everything at hand with Evolution.
For more brilliant ideas on how to decorate your hallway and corridor, read here.
Dining Room and Living Room: Social Life, Crying Sessions, and Netflix
The dining room and living room are the stage for your social life and personal dramas. So, make sure to decorate them in a versatile and functional way.
Do you like having company? Perfect, the Emma round extendable table and Emma chairs are ideal for hosting friends, family, or even the neighbours upstairs. You can host up to 6 people, and trust me, even a frozen pizza looks like a gourmet meal on the Emma table.
Extra tip: Keep good relations with the neighbours; you never know when you might need two extra eggs at 3 am.
If your dining room feels more like a dog crate, the Evolution high peninsula and Greta stools are your go-to solution: perfect for those who don’t want to give up socializing, nor their personal space. And when the crowd starts to get too much, the Easy extendable console table magically turns into a 3-meter long table. THREE METERS!! You could host the whole neighbourhood.
For more information on table and chair sizes, check out our dedicated article here.
Bedroom: Where We Sleep and Keep the Laundry Pile
The bedroom is your refuge. Here you can take off your mask… and everything else.
To keep your clothes organized, you could just use the good old “chair-wardrobe,” but they’d stay folded much better in the Iacopo dresser instead of scattered around the room… so, the choice is yours. With its 3 drawers, you’ll have room for everything—except regrets. Choose the finish that best matches your bed and treat yourself to a bit of character in this bedroom.
To keep that plastic water bottle that scares you every night within arm’s reach, I suggest the Riccardo floating bedside table. The best thing about Riccardo is that you can mount it however you like, use more than one, and mix different colours. You could even throw in some wallpaper behind the bed’s headboard—there are loads to choose from!
Need more inspiration for a modern bedroom? Read our article here.
Bathroom: Your Own Private Catwalk
The bathroom is where we do many things, but mainly we sing in the shower, imagining we should have gone on X Factor. At least until we look at ourselves in the Olivia round mirror and realise we should have been… models.
And to hide all your beauty secrets, your life secrets, and towels, our floating wall units come in numerous finishes and sizes, perfect for creating an Instagram-worthy bathroom.
If your bathroom is tiny, read our dedicated article to learn how to optimise every inch of space.
Decorating Your First House: Take Your Time, No Rush
Decorating your first home is a bit like a first date: there’s excitement, a bit of anxiety, and that desire to impress at all costs.
We’ve joked about furniture and mess, but the truth is that creating a cosy space that truly reflects who you are takes time. There’s no need to have everything perfect right away. Take your time, choose pieces you love, and build your nest one step at a time.
Remember: a house is a journey, not a destination, and the perfect home is the one where you feel good, even if you still can’t figure out how to keep it tidy 😉