The excitement of moving into a new home is palpable. As you close on your new property, you start envisioning how you will decorate the space with a new Ikea kivik sofa and lamp. That beautiful pine table will fit perfectly in this corner. That sideboard will make the space against that wall. Oh, and we’ll wallpaper this wall with this season’s hottest wallpaper. If these thoughts sound familiar, you’re likely a new homeowner. Congratulations!
There is nothing like a new space to motivate us to freshen up our lives. Out with the old, in with the new. Once you have hung those fresh paintings and set crockery in cabinets, you’ll want to start thinking about organizing a housewarming party.
Why throw a housewarming party, anyways?
After all of the stress of moving into your new digs, you may be inclined to just settle in and relax with the family. Finally, the hustle and bustle is over and it’s time to just enjoy every inch of the new space. Alas, you’ll be able to appreciate it even more when your friends relish how fabulous your home choices are.
After the pandemic, everyone is looking for excuses to get together and celebrate the best moments out of life. Whether you choose to go big or small or a casual afternoon hang or fancy soiree, throwing a housewarming party is an excellent way to finally bask in the glory of your new spot while slowing down and enjoying it.
Fortunately, today’s design ideas provoke us to do-it-ourselves instead of breaking the bank with store-bought options. The costs of moving can add up, but now is the time to get creative for a big impact. But first, make sure your cardboard boxes are tossed in recyclables, furniture is staged in all the right places.. and now start planning!
Now, let’s get to decorating
The right decor makes an immediate impression on your guests. If you plan your decor right, it will definitely not go unnoticed! It’s very clear when you plan out an event according to a theme or certain look and everyone knows it takes time, effort and a knack for decorating to get it right. This is where you get started.
Decide on a theme
There are hundreds of potential themes to choose from – the only limit is your creativity. We love social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest where you can research the hashtags #housewarmingparty and #housewarmingdecor to get those wheels turning. On Pinterest, you can translate these ideas on a pinboard where you can save them for later reference.
Potential fun-filled theme ideas include:
- Succulent decorating and planting party
- Charcuterie party
- Wine and cheese night
- Paint-a-room party
- House bingo
Create the invitations
Don’t forget to remind friends and family to save the date! Whether you opt to send it in digital form or hard copy, a well-designed housewarming party invite is a must. Creating your own invites add a personalized touch to your event that you may not be able to capture with a generic party store invite.
Even if you are not a graphic design master, PosterMyWall has the intuitive tools that you need to create an awe-worthy invite that will hype your events up for the big event. The platform has hundreds of customizable party poster templates, party flyers and event invitations at your disposal for free. PosterMyWall can be used to:
- Incorporate a personal image of your new home
- Write-up the text details of the who, what, where, when and why’s of your housewarming party
- Add in clip art
- ..And so much more
After you are done designing, you can export to social media or save to your computer. Easy, intuitive.. and in such an expensive time, we love that it’s free, too!
Hit up the dollar store
If you’ve solidified your theme, the decorations that you need will become pretty clear. The dollar or discount stores are handy for planning, especially if you are willing to get crafty. From cheap game ideas, candle holders and snacks, you’ll be able to impress party attendees with what you come up with for under $100!
Keep it simple
When it comes to decorating for a housewarming party, keep it simple. You want your decor to shine on its own. If you insist on adding that extra level of decorations to the event, consider ordering fresh flowers and a housewarming sign into the mix. Leave a guest book on the table to encourage your attendees to leave well wishes for your new space.
Pulling it altogether
Hosting all of your favorite people in your new space will turn a house into a home. The best part about a housewarming party is that it does not have to break the budget. For instance, looking for a machine to create ice cubes could be a good idea. This will ensure that your guests’ drinks are always excellent and could be a fun talking point during the party. Many of these machines have sleek designs that fit any kitchen style, providing functionality and decoration. Remember, a housewarming party does not have to break the budget. In fact, many of the ideas above are free or budget-friendly – meaning you don’t need to put off the bash because you just moved in. Start with a theme, create DIY invites (for free!), opt for cheap dollar store decor and keep it minimal. Enjoy!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christine Wolfl is an expert copywriter and digital marketing freelancer from Toronto, Canada. She graduated from the Public Relations program at Humber College and quickly dove into the competitive, fast-paced world of social media marketing. Her passion for writing continued as she enhanced her career working with hundreds of lifestyle clients from the home, fashion and beauty industries. During her time off, she can be found on the road with her fiance, dog and cat as they explore the best of what Ontario has to offer.
