{"id":908646,"date":"2024-05-02T14:27:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T18:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/?p=908646"},"modified":"2024-12-06T10:45:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T15:45:35","slug":"upsizing-your-home-moving-from-an-apartment-to-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/upsizing-your-home-moving-from-an-apartment-to-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving From an Apartment to a House: How to Upsize Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s time to pack up and embark on your new adventure.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making the move from an apartment<\/a> to a house<\/a> is a significant step in many people’s lives. It often signifies a transition to a new stage, whether it’s starting a family, advancing in your career, or simply desiring more space and freedom. While apartment living has its perks, such as convenience and lower maintenance, upsizing to a house offers numerous advantages that can greatly enhance your quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A deeper look into moving from an apartment to a house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Breaking down what upsizing truly means creates a less overwhelming experience. Whether you\u2019re renting a house in Philadelphia<\/a> or in San Francisco<\/a> \u2013  easier upsizing is the key to a successful and seamless transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most obvious advantages of moving from an apartment to a house is the increase in living space. Houses typically offer larger rooms, additional bedrooms, and more storage options, allowing you to spread out and enjoy more privacy. This extra space is especially beneficial for growing families or individuals who work from home and need a dedicated office space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more space, however, comes more stuff. Kelly Dever, founder of Your Right Hand Mom<\/a>, recommends setting intention into place before you upsize. “<\/strong>Begin your upsizing journey by downsizing your belongings,” Dever notes. “A thorough declutter session before you pack means you only bring items that add value and joy to your new home. This not only simplifies moving but also eases the organization process in the larger space.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dever also notes this will create ease around filling your new space. “As you settle into your new house, systematically assign a home for every item. This practice wards off the sprawl of random clutter and cultivates an environment where order prevails.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ronda Bowen, of The Well Caffeinated Mom<\/a>, echoes that decluttering is important when moving into more space. “If you have boxes of random things (referred to as doom boxes), go through those boxes, declutter them, and repack them where they belong,” Bowen emphasizes. “When you arrive in your new space, do your best to unpack your home within the first couple of weeks of living there to avoid new clutter.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Decoration and personalization opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upsizing your home will allow for more space to show your creative side in design, Jamie Mitri, founder and CEO, of Moss Pure<\/a> shares. “Upsizing creates the opportunity to add wall art to your wall space and do it in a unique and custom way. For example, you can own a larger, custom piece of wall art, like one by Moss Pure, instead of several smaller pieces of art,” Mitri explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Moss Pure creates stunning spaces using live moss wall art that doubles as an art filter and stress relief device. The live moss stays alive in the patent-pending design indefinitely without needing watering, sunlight, or maintenance. And it\u2019s totally customizable to your space.” Unique decoration opportunities, like Moss Pure, can transform your house into a personalized sanctuary that reflects your taste and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going from small decorating and living space to almost double the space can also be challenging and overwhelming. Ana with Mrs. American Made<\/a>, recommends not jumping immediately to buying a ton of new furnishings and decor. “My best advice is to decorate and organize with secondhand items,” Ana suggests. “It\u2019s better for the environment and more eco-friendly<\/a>. There are so many gently used unique, useful, and cute items out there that it doesn\u2019t make sense to buy new and at full price.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who prefer to ease their way into decorating a larger space, Shay Mon\u00e9<\/a> recommends starting with simply painting the walls. “Paint is the easiest way to elevate a space, and a fresh coat of any shade of white can do the trick,” Mon\u00e9 explains. Her top six creamy white paint colors are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n