Furnishing your home: key tips

A peaceful expatriation with cozy accommodation

Have you just arrived in Luxembourg as an expatriate? Whether you are single, in a couple, or with your family, settling into your new home is a crucial step in quickly feeling at home. When living abroad, housing plays a key role in finding your bearings and creating a cozy cocoon. Discover all our tips for transforming your new space into a truly cozy expatriate home in Luxembourg.

Make settling in easier with a cozy home

Why does cozy housing make expatriation easier?

Expatriation means a new job, new experiences, and new friends. Expatriation is certainly a wonderful adventure for everyone. But above all, expatriation means losing your bearings. And housing is a good way to land softly and find your footing.

The first important step in the expatriation process is for everyone to find their place and feel comfortable in their new home! Family housing is a refuge designed to help newly expatriated families adapt.

In Luxembourg, as elsewhere, your new home should be a haven of peace and well-being for the whole family. Everyone should be able to feel "at home." The length of the expatriation is of little importance.

Housing suited to the needs of your expatriate family

Whether you are moving to Luxembourg for the long term or not, when looking for housing, focus on finding a place that suits your lifestyle and that of your family.

To do this, you need to list the key features of your new home in order to meet the needs of each member of the family. This will make it easier for you to find a home that meets these criteria.

Choosing the right neighborhood for a pleasant daily life

When choosing your new home, the choice of neighborhood is also fundamental. It makes it easier to find your bearings. The neighborhood where you settle in Luxembourg can play a major role in how integrated you feel.

If you have children, choose a home close to their school to make their commute easier and encourage their independence. For working expats, choose a place to live that is well served by public transportation to simplify your commute. To make it easier to settle in and get to work, your workplace should be easily accessible by public transportation from your home.

To quickly find your bearings, choose a location close to shopping areas, leisure facilities, and nightlife.

Choosing the right neighborhood will help you lay the foundations for your comfort in Luxembourg.

Essentials for a cozy home

Once you have found your home, it is time to turn it into a real cozy nest. Interior design plays an essential role in creating a cocooning atmosphere, which is essential for a peaceful expatriation.

However, don't forget that as a tenant, you will need to ask the landlord for permission to make any permanent changes. Check what is stipulated in your lease agreement.

An interior conducive to family interaction and well-being

The atmosphere of your new house or apartment should be warm and conducive to family interaction. Your home should allow you to create a bubble of privacy and well-being. This will sometimes be very useful, especially in the early stages of your move and integration in Luxembourg. All the more so when you are faced with the gray Luxembourg climate.

Personalize your home to make it a warm and welcoming place

Have you moved in? Is your furniture set up? Arrange photo frames to personalize your interior and make yourself feel at home, even if you have opted for furnished accommodation. Add objects that remind you of your home country. Incorporate soothing colors and materials. This will help you recreate a familiar environment.

Add green plants to bring a lively and relaxing touch. They will soften the cold and impersonal feel of modern homes. Some plants are even known to purify the air indoors, such as moonflowers and ivy. Don't have a green thumb? No problem, they are easy to care for.

Hang curtains on the windows. Blinds, sheers, and other window coverings immediately add warmth and allow you to hide the shutters, which will quickly be closed in winter. Choose light-colored curtains rather than dark, heavy ones. If you rent your home, don't forget to ask your landlord for permission if you need to drill holes for curtain rods.

Create spaces that are conducive to family interaction and play, with pretty candles and vases for flowers. Rugs, cushions, and throws are also essential for creating a cozy atmosphere that invites relaxation. A cozy home for expats in Luxembourg is not complete without these details, which bring comfort and warmth to the entire space.

Organize the interior of your home in Luxembourg

Are you moving with your furniture? Take the time to arrange it in a way that recreates your familiar surroundings or, on the contrary, to breathe new life into this new adventure.

Let light into the rooms of your new home. In Luxembourg, autumn days can be gray and rainy. Arrange your furniture to maximize daylight. Low furniture is ideal for this. Be careful not to overload the rooms.

There is no shortage of furniture stores in Luxembourg. Whatever your budget, you will find beautiful furniture and attractive decorative items. You can find many furniture stores, at all price points, in the city, inLuxembourg shopping centers, or even in countries bordering Luxembourg. Facebook groups or Marketplace allow you to pick up nearly new furniture at a low cost from people leaving Luxembourg.

Some furniture stores even offer the services of an interior designer to help you furnish your home. Find out more.

Once your interior is furnished, consider investing in high-speed internet to facilitate your communications with the outside world.

Don't forget the exterior of your home

Are you lucky enough to have an outdoor space such as a balcony or terrace? Don't forget that you can enjoy beautiful warm and sunny days in spring andsummer. In Luxembourg, September and October can also offer Indian summer-like autumn days.

Furnish your outdoor space accordingly. You can then enjoy every sunny moment with deck chairs and a parasol. You won't regret investing in a fire pit or even some faux fur blankets to enjoy the long summer evenings!

Want to know more about housing in Luxembourg? Find out more here.

Trade shows and festivals for decorating your home

Furniture Festival or Miwwelfestival

The arrival of new furniture collections is celebrated twice a year by the Miwwelfestival, in spring and autumn. Organized by the Luxembourg Furniture Federation, the furniture festival invites residents to furnish their homes or revamp their interior design at bargain prices.

During the two weeks of this furniture fair, you can take advantage of discounts in participating stores.

The Luxembourg Furniture Federation brings together furniture specialists in Luxembourg. You can find furniture and decoration stores on their website fedam.lu.

For more information, visit miwwelfestival.com.

Home Expo Housing Fair

The federation is also involved inthe Home Expo national housing fair, which takes place every year in October at LuxExpo. This is the unmissable event in Luxembourg for everything related to housing. All real estate professionals are present at this fair.

Here are a few addresses to help you decorate your home.

Furnish your home to make it a cozy retreat

In conclusion, whether Luxembourg is your first expatriation or another step in your international career, a cozy home is essential for settling in. With careful design, your new space will become much more than just a place to live: it will be a real cocoon where you can recharge your batteries, a place conducive to warm moments and peace of mind.

By following these decorating tips, you can create an environment that reflects your personality and makes your expatriate experience in Luxembourg a pleasant and enjoyable one. For a successful welcome, there's nothing like a cozy home to make you feel good from the very first days.

Are you more into contemporary art? Don't miss the Art3f Salon to buy contemporary works.

Haven't moved to Luxembourg yet? Check out our Guide to Moving Your Personal Belongings so you don't forget anything.