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Five Tips For Making Your New Apartment Feel Like Home

Moving into a new apartment can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. Maybe you’re moving away from home for the first time and the thought of being out on your own is a little scary. Or, perhaps you’re new to the area and trying to find a place where you can fit in and feel comfortable. Whatever your situation, there are simple things you can do to make your new apartment instantly feel like home. Keep reading, and if you’re still looking for places for rent, we hope you’ll stop by Summerwind Apartments to see what we have to offer!

Familiar Sights

When you enter into a new apartment for the first time, it can be somewhat depressing. A big, empty space with drab, white walls. The hollow echo you hear as you walk through a completely empty space almost makes you want to run back to the place you previously called home. But making your new apartment feel like your own is as simple as bringing in some of your favorite belongings as quickly as possible. Move in your favorite chair, a cozy blanket, or maybe a few pictures to hang on the wall. Things that hold sentimental value can make you feel relaxed and secure, even when you’re in an unfamiliar place.

Familiar Smells

The smell of home resonates with our brains, reminding many of us of simpler times filled with comfort and love. So, when you walk into a new place that is filled with unfamiliar smells it takes a while for it to register that this new place is now home. The best way to accelerate this process is to invite pleasing or familiar smells into your new space. Consider burning a candle you love or using a favorite essential oil in your diffuser. Are oils and candles not your thing? There’s no better way to make your place smell like home than to spend some time in your new kitchen cooking a pot of soup or making a batch of freshly-baked cookies.

Someone to Welcome You Home

No matter how many favorite belongings you surround yourself with and pictures you hang on the wall, if you live alone in your new apartment, it can still get, well…lonely. Why not make a visit to your local shelter and pick up a new furry best friend? You’ll be doing good by providing an animal with a home, plus you’ll be gaining a companion. If you decide to do this, keep in mind that not all apartments accept pets, so make sure to confirm the pet policy with your apartment manager first. If you live here at Summerwind, you’ll be happy to know that we gladly accept pets. Give us a call or visit our website to get more information.  

Make it Your Own

Part of what makes moving into a new place exciting, especially if this is the first time being on your own, is being able to decorate it just the way you want. Do you have your eye on a piece of furniture that no one likes but you? No problem! This is your space. Decorate it as you like. Bring in plants, pictures, and string lights if you want — do whatever you like to make your new apartment yours. Just make sure that you’re up to speed on policies involving major changes to the unit. Things like painting or upgrading flooring or fixtures are usually off-limits.

Start Making Memories

Much of what makes a house feel like home are the memories that were created inside of it. Start making memories in your new home by planning a gathering of family or friends. Whether you decide to host the family holiday meal this year or a Sunday night football party is more your style, enjoy your new surroundings while being surrounded by those you love and start making new memories!

Looking For a Place to Call Home?

If you’re looking for places for rent, check out Summerwind Apartments in Garner, NC. We offer large 1-, 2-, and 3- bedroom floor plans with upgraded features such as granite countertops in the kitchen, balconies with French doors, and large walk-in closets. We’re just 8 miles from downtown Raleigh and we’re located in a secluded, wooded area.

You’ll also love the many amenities we have available to our community members. Enjoy a hot summer day with our refreshing saltwater pool. Or, spend an afternoon with friends playing pool in our billiards room or hosting a barbecue with the help of our grill and covered barbecue area. We also have a playground for children, a 24-hour fitness center and a bark park for your furry friend. At Summerwind, we have something for everyone and we know you’ll love calling it your new home. Give us a call today to schedule a tour!