Make Your New Hagan Home Truly Yours 

Make Your New Hagan Home Truly Yours 

Moving into a new home is exciting,  it’s a blank canvas full of possibilities. At Hagan Homes, we know you want more than just four walls; you want a space that feels like you.

That’s why we’ve put together our Decorating Guide, packed with thoughtful ways to transform your house into a home. Here’s how to get started, and how our guide can help inspire the journey.

Where to Begin

You don’t have to decorate everything at once. In fact, starting with the areas you use most makes the biggest impact. It gives you room to experiment, and helps you focus your budget on what matters most.

Our guide gives you a simple roadmap to walk through:

• Choosing your colour scheme
• Layering your lighting
• Adding plants, textures, art, soft furnishings
• Creating focal points
• Using styling rules like 3-5-7 and 2-3 to bring harmony without overthinking
• Key Decorating Principles You’ll Find in the Guide

Here are some of the core ideas from our Decorating Guide that can elevate your space:

Colour Scheme (60-30-10 Rule)

Choose a dominant colour for about 60% of your room (walls, larger furniture), a secondary tone for 30%, and accents for the final 10%. It helps create balance without overwhelming the space. Hagan

Layered Lighting

Combine ambient lighting (ceiling, wall lights) with task lighting (reading lamps, desk lamps) and accent lighting (spotlights, feature lighting). It adds depth, mood, and flexibility for different activities. Hagan

Texture & Soft Furnishings

Mixing surfaces, velvet, oak, linen, matte ceramics, brings warmth and interest. Throws, cushions, rugs and curtains make the space feel lived-in and welcoming. Hagan

Focal Points & Personal Touches

Every room can have something that draws the eye, a statement wall, a bold art piece, a favourite view. And don’t forget art or accessories that reflect you: they give character without needing perfection in every corner. Hagan

Styling Rules

Using things in odd numbers (3, 5, 7) often feels more natural and less forced when styling shelves, tables etc. The “2-3 rule” helps with balancing colours: e.g. two elements in one colour, three in another. Subtle, but effective. Hagan

Why Our Guide Helps

• Structure without pressure, you get a clear starting point so you don’t get overwhelmed.
• Flexibility, use what you like. Our suggestions are adaptable to style, budget, and pace.
• Long-term value, these decorating choices don’t just look good now, they’re designed to grow with you.

Tips for Applying It in Your Day-to-Day

• Start with your living room or kitchen: the spaces you spend the most time in will benefit most.
• Collect inspiration (photos, fabric swatches, paint samples) before choosing.
• Don’t rush, good decorating takes time. Buy key pieces first, then fill in with accessories.
• Be bold with small accents (colours, plants, art) rather than making big irreversible choices straight away.

Explore the Guide

If you’re thinking of moving into a Hagan home, or you’ve just received your keys, our Decorating Guide is just the thing to help you:

View our decorating guide here.
Whether you're setting your aesthetic, or just adding those finishing touches, it’s packed with ideas to inspire.