Moving into your first family home is a wonderful time for you and the kids. Not only do you have the excitement of having a new house to make your own but also the special feeling of putting down roots for the future. Once you have purchased your perfect property and moved in, then you will naturally want to add your personality to the place to make it uniquely yours.

If you need a few decoration tips or ideas for getting that family feel, here are some for each room to get you started:

Kitchen

Arguably the most important room in the family home is your kitchen. Not only will you all spend a lot of time eating there, you will also use it to relax and chat with other members of the family. As such, getting this room decorated correctly will help make your house feel like a proper family home.

One of the big things to think about is storage so you can make sure all the things you don’t want the kids to handle are out of reach. It will also help keep your kitchen tidy and clutter free, making it a clean and efficient space in which to prepare meals. While all kitchens have some form of storage in-built, you can also add stylish cabinets and cupboards if needed.

Many homeowners now hang artwork in their kitchen or have inspirational quotes painted onto the wall for maximum effect. That is great for making it a more personal space because you can choose a quote that means a lot to your whole family, or you could use one that promotes something to which your children can aspire.

Of course, making sure you have a classic looking set of pans is also paramount to setting the family tone in this room. This Copper Chef pan and induction cooktop combo is a great choice in this regard because it will look great on your cooker as well as enabling you to make your family healthy meals.

Bedroom

The bedrooms in your house will have a great deal of time spent in them over the years. For the children’s rooms, try to keep the paintwork and furnishings fun and enjoyable, especially when they are younger. Great character lampshades and blinds can help with this, along with the wide variety of paint colors you can buy.

For your own bedroom it is a great idea to go for a classic and timeless look. Invest in some quality bedding in neutral colors to achieve a feeling of laid-back elegance, and make sure you have some fabulous lighting in there to give the room a touch of glamour.

Bathroom

The bathroom is one room in your house that can easily become cluttered as everyone will have their own products vying for shelf space! Install some baskets or storage units to combat this to help keep it a bit tidier. If you have the money available, fitting a new bathroom suite is an option – that will allow you to re-design the layout if required and you can choose one that is suited to your own taste. For a cheaper yet effective solution, a new paint job in a calming color like aqua blue is recommended.

Lounge

Decorating the lounge to give that family feel is not hard. It requires just a few simple touches to get the effect you desire. Firstly, make sure you have a large comfortable sofa for your family to spend time relaxing on. A soft, stylish rug is also a great option because it will add interest to the space and also give your children something that is fun to stretch out on when they are watching television.

If you have enough space, it is also wise to keep an area of the lounge for the children to play in so you can keep an eye on them while you are relaxing. Having a toy box large enough to store all the toys is a wise move to keep the room tidy when they have finished playing.

From an adult perspective, you can give the lounge a relaxed yet intellectual feel by displaying some books on shelves or in a cabinet. Flowers are always a great idea because they provide color and bring delicious floral scents to the room.

Remember to have fun!

The key thing about decorating your first family home is to enjoy yourself when doing it. Let the kids be involved to help you choose what to do, especially in their own bedrooms. You don’t have to do all rooms at the same time either – to help spread the cost and work, you could do one at a time. By far the best way to succeed in this area is to be organized and make sure that you have carefully thought about how you will make your house look fabulous.