So, you just got the keys to your new property. First and foremost, congratulations on the achievement. Owning a new home is no easy feat in this day and age. In this read, we are assuming that you are a first-time buyer, and the house is a new build, perhaps an apartment. In such a case, it’s likely that it’s already has a fitted kitchen, a bath and a shower with tiling and several appliances as well. Otherwise, it is nothing more than a blank canvas.

Make It Your Own

Well, if you are particularly creative when it comes to thinking about a house interior, then this is an excellent opportunity to show off. The best thing about a new build is that you don’t have to get rid of previous occupants’ traces. Nobody has lived there before, and so, you can truly make the space your own. However, that’s not to say this doesn’t present a few challenges. In this read, we are going to take a look at how you can create an ideal interior without spending a fortune.

If you can just afford a single piece of furniture, then consider getting a decent mattress. As long as you can sleep, the rest can wait for a while, and that includes the sofa. Getting an L-shaped couch at this time, for instance, will tie you down to a particular spot.

Don’t Be in a Hurry

Most new builds often come painted in a uniform dull grey. Of course, this isn’t an appealing colour for a place you intend to live for long, but experts recommend that you live with it for some time.

According to Mac Gowan, an interior design expert, consider leaving the pale grey for a year so that you can see what occurs throughout the year. When you are ready, painting your colour of liking will substantially transform the interior, and you will have saved enough for the next stage of your project.

Saving up is a concept that older generations knew all about, but they did not have the likes of Ikea to tempt them. However, that does not mean you can’t get something good from Ikea when on a budget. So, instead of going for a costly dinner set, go for an Ikea trestle, which costs about €25 each and a plain tabletop.

As for dining chairs, consider getting them at an auction and reupholstering them with good quality fabric. Avoid rushing things, as you will end up spending more that way.

Savvy Saving Tips

According to John Gibson, an experienced interior designer, there are many ways of doing interior design inexpensively. For the floor, you can get a good Persian rug at an auction for a few hundred euros and put it over those relatively cheap tiles. Even most people don’t do this, you can also go for strips of wallpaper on the floor and you’ll be surprised by the look. That are many shops where you will come across high-quality leftover rolls that go for a low price.

The labour cost of making curtains is the same, regardless of how much you spend on the fabric. You can buy curtain poles by length and they can be purchased separately to finials and brackets. If they do not match, you can cover them in wallpaper or apply a coat of paint. A suspended ceiling grid can be reasonably priced.

Using Show Houses

Lastly, a word regarding show houses; every new development has them, and their purpose is to help potential buyers envision themselves in the space. So, if you like the show house, then you can follow the template to where your budget allows. Do not feel intimidated or inadequate as per what the show house presents. It is your house, and you can decorate it in the manner you wish,