One of the many things on the checklist while beginning a new life as a couple is setting up a new home. It’s the most important thing, and it has to represent both people and communicate a sense of homeliness too, which only comes as a result of common and shared things.
We know that it can be joyfully challenging to navigate through this aspect of life as a newlywed, so here are some tips to help you out.
Tip 1. Choose a colour theme liked by both:
Colour probably is the key element in deciding the ambience of a house, and it’s one of the things which can’t be changed too frequently. Newly married couples must understand that it does not matter whether you like monochromatic grey or your partner is an avid maximalist, colour themes should be decided mutually. It is not necessary to sacrifice individual preferences but rather decide on a common theme and then individualising choices within that spectrum can be helpful. Some couples choose to paint common rooms in colours liked by both but pick other rooms of the house to showcase their personal tastes.
Tip 2. Get basic storage furniture:
Having ample storage space is mandatory for keeping your home decluttered. Installing functional furniture items like a versatile bed with a built-in cabinet can give you tons of space. Installing multi-purpose storage furniture will give both of you to store stuff that otherwise would be thrown out because of lack of space. Couples have to decide on choosing the personal effects which they keep, because “there isn’t enough space to store it”. This way you won’t have to throw anything and your home will be decluttered as well. It’s a quick fix to one of the minor problems of a newly married life.
Tip 3. Toiletries and towels
Sharing a bathroom are tricky. Skin products, toiletries and towels usually get mixed, no attention is paid to such things because these are minute and planning them can be a bit monotonic especially if one partner is uninterested. It’s important to remember your skin type to get products accordingly because what might work for you or suit your lifestyle might not work for your partner. Even though sharing is the real essence of a happy married life, toiletries like this can definitely be barred from the sharing list. Sharing towels and other bathing accessories is unsanitary. They often retain moisture that gives rise to bacterial growth that can be infectious and cause problems.
Tip 4: Coffee table:
Getting a coffee table and making a dedicated space to unwind, share a beverage and talk at the end of the day is a thing that every newly married couple should do. Amongst the hectic schedules of modern life and very little time, a mini café in the house can be the go-to place for you and your partner, especially during the pandemic. Adding the interior design elements and building that space together can also be a fun activity to do as a couple.
Tip 5: Home office:
Everybody is working from their home for the past two-year and if home offices were important before the pandemic they are more so now. In a new marriage where both people might be working from home, there are chances for things to get a bit chaotic. A dedicated home office can easily accommodate two people working from home and it gives a tangible separation between professional and personal life. So, if you have been working from home in your living home, start your newly married life by assigning one room and transforming it into a home office.
Tip 6: Balancing newly married life and individuality
Everything Newly Married is complicated. The house of a newly married couple, as much as it is about creating a home and starting a new life together, it's also about preserving the individualities of two individuals. There has to be a balance between sharing and personal expression. Yes, some rooms of the house like the bedroom or the like room need to balance the taste of both parties but other spaces can be a canvas for different tastes.
