How To Make Your Home Feel Custom
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Whether you’re looking to do a little home refresh or are fully remodeling, there are lots of ways to make your home look custom. Below we’ve assembled some tips for creating a home that feels unique and personalized. Some of our ideas are easy changes while others are more substantial - but each will enhance the look of your home and give it that custom feel!
Update Your Lighting
Changing out your lighting can instantly breathe new life into a space. Replace the sconces in your hallway, add statement pendant lights above your kitchen island, or a picture light above your favorite painting - all of these can really enhance a room!
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Add Tile, Paint or Wallpaper
It’s amazing what tile or wallpaper can do to a space or simply give it a fresh coat of paint and the space is transformed! We love this built-in bar area with its dramatic dark tile and moody floral wallpaper.
Photo by Jean Stoffer
Replace Your Hardware
Swap your standard hardware out for something more stylish. Update your kitchen, bathroom, mudroom or built-in cabinets with new unique hardware pieces to give a fresh look to a dated space.
Photo by Whittney Parkinson Design
Upgrade Staircase Features
Usually a staircase is situated very prominently in a home, so upgrading a dated staircase can make a big difference. Consider a new railing, stain or paint, trimmed or tile risers, or a new runner.
Photo by L.J Smith Stair Systems
Add A Little Wall Detail
It sounds complicated but it can be quite simple and cost effective. Custom paneling, wainscoting and shiplap are just a few of the ways to update your walls. Consider molding strips as a less expensive way to get the look of paneling. Then add a new paint color on top and you have a brand new space!
Dress Up Your Ceiling
This can be a larger project, but adding solid or boxed beams, paneling or unique trim to a ceiling is just gorgeous. Or you can wallpaper the ceiling…
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Create Built-ins
Custom cabinetry is a great way to upgrade your home. Bookshelves, TV cabinets, desks, closets, and pantries that perfectly fit into your space make a house look much more custom.
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Try Design Hacks
This gorgeous wall of bookshelves is actually three IKEA Billy Bookcases creatively built in together, giving the illusion of floor to ceiling built-ins! There are lots of creative, budget conscious ways to improve a space if you think outside of the box.
Photo by Tamara Smith