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Moving is a special kind of hell – but it’s one that I’m used to. As a child of a military officer, I moved
with alarming regularity through my youth.
In total, I’ve moved nearly 25 times and in the process I’ve become a bit of an expert on how to do it
right. The most important thing? Make your new place feel like home as quickly as possible. When
you’re in a new place, with lots of things to do, people to meet, and new neighborhoods to explore it
can seem like a real chore to go furniture and home ware shopping. But coming back to an empty,
cardboard box-filled apartment every day is a sure way to feel homesick. If you, like me, are facing
another set of boxes to pack and unpack in the near future, here’s a little guide for how to make your
new place feel a little less like the shell of someone else’s and a little more like your own.
Mix old and new furnishings
This might sound obvious but when you move, especially if it’s to a different city or country, take some
things that remind you of home. I shipped some pictures and ornaments that had decorated my London
home, as well as a few choice pieces of “investment” furniture. You can’t bring everything, so you’ll have
to buy some new stuff – but avoid, as far as your budget allows, relying too much on Ikea or else your
place will start to look like it came in a box. IKEA is best for a few practical bits and pieces like the Billy
bookshelf, all-in-one box 12-piece dinnerware sets in neutral colors, good-value pots and pans and
cutlery and duvets, pillows and bed sheets which can be dressed up with interesting covers.
Pictures, plants and candles add instant atmosphere
Put pictures up as soon as you can. Having familiar artwork around helps you feel at home, and makes
your new place look more lived in immediately. Make sure they’re framed though – nothing screams