5 decorating ideas to make your brand-new apartment feel like home from day one

Getting the keys to a brand-new apartment is one of the best moments in the whole buying process, but it's also the starting point of a common question: where do I start decorating? Here are five simple ideas to get going.

1. Layered lighting. Combine general, task, and ambient lighting (a bedside lamp, a wall sconce, an LED strip) instead of relying only on the central ceiling fixture.

2. One wall with personality. You don't need to paint the whole apartment: a different color or texture on just one wall already changes the feel of the space.

3. Textiles before furniture. Curtains, a rug, and cushions add instant warmth and are easier to change than a piece of furniture if you get it wrong.

4. Strategic mirrors. In more compact units, a well-placed large mirror visually expands the space and multiplies natural light.

5. Indoor plants. They add color and life without a big investment, and help a freshly delivered space stop feeling "unfinished" quickly.

If you're still choosing a unit, at Asunova you'll find projects with different room sizes so you can plan the decor from the floor plan — even before signing.