Buying an apartment in Kyiv from a cherished dream turns into reality, and exciting moving makes each decor piece part of a Tetris puzzle of things that must fit into a tiny box. Sometimes, when you reach your Mount Everest, it doesn't seem as good as planned. It is no secret that dreams bring us joy because they greatly exceed their real incarnations or simply do not coincide with them. Even the best purchased real estate quickly loses its charm in the eyes of the new owner. The reason for this is not the quality of hidden flaws (don't forget that thanks to cooperation with THE Capital they simply cannot be), but the force of habit. You can admire your new abode from the sidelines as much as you want, until you have to replace the old worn-out sofa with the perfect dent for a brand new designer sofa. It is difficult to simultaneously reject your past and accept the future, even if it is many times better. If you don't know how to love your new one either dwelling, today's article from the authors of THE Capital blog was written for a reason.
We instill love step by step
Getting used to new living conditions is a long-term process that requires patience and attention. It is not enough just to move into the apartment of your dreams to make it a cozy family fortress. To facilitate the adaptation process and to fall in love with your new home faster, THE Capital experts advise:
- to personalize a foreign space. Add something unique to a restrained, impersonal interior. These can be both porcelain figurines that have been gathering dust on bookshelves for years, and new items from the store that can reflect your individuality and sense of taste. You can also play with the arrangement and move the light furniture in such a way that it is more convenient for you to use it. If radical changes do not scare you, you can think about replanning;
- zone the space. Rooms and furniture should be not only aesthetically attractive, but also practical. Select work and lounge areas for yourself, arrange them accordingly;
- invest in real estate in a smaller sense. Buy everything you are missing. Don't spare money for your comfort. A few extra lights or a bathroom rug are worth it. Also, a ladder or a chair can be an unexpected, but necessary purchase, if in practice high cabinets do not correlate with your small height;
- introduce new traditions and rituals. Find the advantages of your new home and actively use them. Start with a coffee on the balcony or an evening reading with a blanket;
- organize field research. Spend your free time walking around the area. Discover new interesting locations and find your favorite places nearby to balance new experiences with more familiar experiences;
- share your joy with loved ones. There is never too much Novosol! Invite relatives and friends over, give them a tour of the new apartment and create the first positive memories of it together.
The main thing that will help you fall in love with your new home is patience. Only it will allow you to get rid of old habits and adapt to new ones. Over time, the labyrinths of the new home will be firmly rooted in memory and you will finally stop confusing kitchen cabinets with appliances. Even realized dreams take time to be loved.
