A Call to Make New Homes Character Beauties
New homes are a dime a dozen. Not only are they the most common property on the market today, they’re also copy-pasted throughout suburban neighborhoods. This has allowed more people to afford their own home, at least in comparison to investing in a unique design, but these types of properties hardly inspire individual creativity.
The good news for those who want to express themselves is you can do more than just repaint and put your own furniture and decorative pieces up. There are so many simple but amazing updates you can make to your cookie-cutter home that will make it wholly unique. We need more people making their newly built property into their own so we have more character beauties out there that stand the test of time.
Upgrade the Fireplace
A contemporary fireplace usually blends right into a living room and is often forgotten about for that reason. The best and easiest way to make a statement in your living space, then, is to upgrade your mantel or the entire fireplace itself. There are many stunning vintage or art-inspired fireplaces available through providers like stonewoods.co.uk, so you’re almost certain to find a design that speaks to you.
Upgrade the Floor
The floor carries the eye through the home, and it also grounds all of your furniture. Not only should you invest in flooring that suits the color tones common in your furniture, you should also look at materials. Some homes look great with sleek hardwood, others with rugged, reclaimed wood. From tiles to carpet, the flooring choice you pick will make a big difference.
When it comes to any hard surface, keep in mind you’ll need large area rugs. You can even add rugs to pull together a space with carpeting underneath. When it comes to adding rugs, consider the scale. You’ll need a large enough rug to comfortably unify your furniture.
Add Character Features to the Walls
A blank wall is a canvas for opportunity. Even those that like neutral colors can improve their home a lot by simply adding character features like open floating shelves or even panel details. If you want something louder, you can add an accent wall. With accent walls, don’t just think in terms of color or patterns. You can add a faux exposed brick wall with slip bricks. These types of bricks are the same thickness as a tile, so they don’t add unnecessary bulk to your room.
Swap Out Builder Standard Finishes
Finishes are the icing on the cake! If you want to make your home stand out and feel like it’s full of unique touches, replace the builder’s finishes with your own. These can be vintage pieces, or they can be ultra-modern pieces created by an artisan you know. It doesn’t matter, so long as the finishes reflect your style and help your home to feel unified and special. Don’t be afraid to mix and match, either, or invest in pieces. If you ever decide to move, simply remove this hardware for some standard finishes before you list it, and you can reuse them in your next home.
