{"id":1300,"date":"2018-09-11T04:46:49","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T04:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffinfunding.com\/?p=1300"},"modified":"2024-02-05T14:55:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:55:53","slug":"tips-and-tricks-personalizing-your-first-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/griffinfunding.com\/blog\/mortgage\/tips-and-tricks-personalizing-your-first-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Tricks Personalizing Your First Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonstopsigns.com\/\"><i>Nonstop Signs &amp; Graphics<\/i><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><i> is a versatile printing company based out of San Diego. We work with individuals, small boutique businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike. Forbes recently recognized Nonstop Signs &amp; Graphics as one of the fastest growing companies in the US. CEO Brandon Stapper serves on the Youth Entrepreneur Council and the Forbes Agency Council, regularly publishing content and answering questions to inspire future business-owners. <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Congratulations, you\u2019ve just bought your first home. After the paperwork is filed and the keys are in hand, the truly fun part can begin. With no landlords to check with, you can personalize your new home in any way you choose!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">After all, decorating a new home is all part of the experience of owning a significant investment. You may have bought the house intending to remodel, or it could be already perfectly to your tastes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">And of course, that\u2019s why you bought it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Adding your unique touches to a home without undertaking lengthy renovations can be simple, as well as relatively inexpensive. Here are some of our favorite ways to add a personal touch to your new home without spending a fortune.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Add A Splash of Color<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">An inexpensive way to add your personal touch should naturally begin with adding some of your favorite colors. Paint an accent wall in your favorite shade, or add feature walls throughout your home to add some flavor to your house. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">If you don\u2019t want to paint, you can also add color to even the blandest of rooms by adding a vibrant lounge throw, pillow or even colored vinyl wall stickers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Wallpaper the Bathroom<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Most bathrooms are limited for space which also means there may not be much room to decorate. An easy way to spice up a straightforward bathroom is by applying wallpaper. You can either order wallpaper colors and patterns online or instore from major retailers. One of our personal favorite tricks over at Nonstop Signs &amp; Graphics is creating custom wallpaper. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">You can add any colors, shapes, images or more that you can imagine when you create your own customizable wallpaper. Always be sure that the company you\u2019re working with is using quality wallpaper product that withstands humidity and won\u2019t bubble or peel at the first sight of steam! <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_banner gold_cta\" style=\"background:url(https:\/\/griffinfunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gold-background-1.png)\"><h3>Download the Griffin Gold app today!<\/h3><p>Take charge of your financial wellness and achieve your homeownership goals <br><br>\r\nUse invitation code: <b>GRIFGOLD<\/b> to register.<\/p><div class=\"stores\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/griffin-gold\/id6460034387\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffinfunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/apple-icon.svg\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.griffinfunding.gold\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffinfunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/google-store.svg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Create a Pop On Tile with Colored Vinyl Wrap<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">If you have tiles in your bathroom, kitchen or other areas that aren\u2019t your favorite, you can cover them up. Vinyl wrap is perfect to accomplish this, and it\u2019s waterproof, long-lasting and nonpermanent if you ever feel like changing the look again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Vinyl wrap can be created in solid colors or fully printed with images, texts or shapes. It is easily installed on most flat surfaces. One of our favorite tricks for vinyl wrap is putting it on the face of each step on a staircase to create an unexpected accent. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Put Your Hobbies to Work<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Use your hobbies as part of your home decoration. If you are a musician, instruments are a great conversation piece when hanging from a wall. If you create stitch work quilts, you can use examples of your work to add color to any room. If you happen to create metal artworks, they can also add excellent character to any room. No matter what your hobby is, you can use it to create a unique display in any room. Be creative!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Canvas Prints<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">If your hobbies are too difficult to display, there are other ways to showcase your favorite things. If you are into car racing or horse riding as a hobby, adding canvas prints of your favorite cars, or of you riding your horse makes for a great personal touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Instead of buying a generic print of a tropical destination to hang in<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>your home, have a picture printed of your favorite spot on earth. It\u2019ll make for a conversation piece and inspire happy thoughts when you see it! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Incorporate Vinyl for Easy Wall Art &amp; Wall Murals<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Do you love old movies or have a favorite band you like to obsess over? Why not add some wall art in the way of vinyl stickers to add character to your home? Vinyl decals cut into the shape of James Dean, or the band KISS is one way to add unique style to your home. There are so many options available when it comes to what you can create with vinyl. It\u2019s also inexpensive and lasts a long time! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Like the vinyl images of your favorite artists, wall murals can come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. You could have one professionally created by an artist, or just let your kids loose with the paints. One great way is to have them printed as removable wall decals. Wall decals are a great way to create murals, and if you want to change it later, you have no need to repaint the wall. You can simply remove the decal and start again.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Murals can be small and simple, or they can utilize the entire wall space, printed in full color. There are no limits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Window Art<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">One very understated way to add a unique touch to your new home is with window art. Vinyl stickers are a simple and inexpensive way to add color, character, and style to any room, and clear and translucent vinyl looks great on windows.\u00a0You can create stained glass windows without spending a fortune, or you can add a visual message to the outside world. You can be as creative as you like when it comes to window art, and it is simple (and cheap) enough to change it seasonally. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Installing unique decor in your new home can be inexpensive and straightforward, and it allows you to be creative. When personalizing your home, using nontraditional materials and customized pieces aren\u2019t the first options most think of. However, vinyl wall art, window decals, tile covers and more are perfect conversation-starters and the way to ensure no one else has your decor scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nonstop Signs &amp; Graphics is a versatile printing company based out of San Diego. We work with individuals, small boutique businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike. Forbes recently recognized Nonstop Signs &amp; Graphics as one of the fastest growing companies in the US. 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