You've moved into your new house! Now what??

You've gone through the painstaking part of home shopping, closing, moving and unpacking.  Now what?  Time to decorate?  It's been my experience that home buyers, and home owners in general, love DIY projects, pinterest projects, and decorating!  Until they start doing it!
Decorating a new home can be an overwhelming undertaking, so here are five basic rules of decorating that won't break the bank or make you pull your hair out!
1.  Ask, "Where should I begin?"
That can be the tricky part!  But you must begin somewhere.  Choose a bathroom, or the dining room, or your bedroom.  But the trick is to begin.  And only do one space at a time, then move on!  It's best to concentrate all your efforts in one area and complete it.  The finished product will give you clarity and motivation to keep going!
2.  Decide what colors to use.
If you have furniture all ready, try to incorporate that into planning your color scheme, instead of choosing a wall color and planning everything else around it.  You'll save some money if you use what you have to begin with.  And make sure the colors flow, from room to room.  
3.  Find your style!
Everyone has their own style, the most common being traditional or contemporary.  Choose your style and what best fits you, and go with it!
4.  Shop wisely.
Beauty does not mean expensive!  Check for online sales, holiday sales, clearance outlets and discount stores.  You can mix and match and give your home your own touches, without breaking the bank!
5.  Ask for advice.
This can be kind of tricky.  Remember when you're asking for advice, you're asking for someone else's opinion and they don't necessarily have to agree with you or share your same tastes in decorating.  Also keep in mind, that furniture stores often hire interior decorators who may or may not give in home consultations!
Have fun with it!  Don't let it overwhelm you!

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