How to Make a Builder-Grade Home More Custom
While purchasing a builder-grade home can be cost-effective, it also means that the finishing touches and general decoration won't represent the homeowner's tastes.
While purchasing a builder-grade home can be cost-effective, it also means that the finishing touches and general decoration won't represent the homeowner's tastes. Fortunately, there are slight changes owners can make to add their preferences to the house decor.
Here are a few ways of customizing a builder-grade home without radical changes:
Focus on the walls
A way to give a builder-grade home a different look is to change the color of the walls. Homeowners can choose between a neutral color, such as white or gray, or go for an eye-catching change. One alternative to make a statement with a room's walls is to paint one in a darker color.
Choosing the right colors for a house can be challenging. For that reason, homeowners can trust a licensed painting company to provide the best advice on color matching.
Repaint kitchen cabinets
Repainting dull or dark cabinets can give the space a livelier look. Mixing dark and light colors between the bottom and upper cabinets are an excellent option to make the kitchen look more spacious and inviting.
Change light fixtures
Doing something as simple as changing light fixtures can make a home go from plain to stylish. Fortunately, modern decorating ideas go beyond matching light fixtures. Nowadays, homeowners can choose lighting that looks good together but doesn't necessarily have the same style.
Change windows coverings
Most builder-grade homes come with thin horizontal or vertical blinds, which don't add much style to the room. Homeowners can give their homes a personal touch with different coverings, such as plantation shutters, to make the rooms more appealing.
Give walls texture and dimension
Consider adding MDF or solid wood moldings and paneling to the walls to give them texture and dimension. Adding a customized beadboard will add not only style but also warmth to the room.
Paint interior doors
The doors of a builder-grade home tend to be generic and flat looking. However, homeowners can paint the doors as a budget-friendly alternative to add personality to their homes. Choose colors that match personal styles or even add decorative molding to create definition.
Add trim to the bathroom mirrors
If bathroom mirrors are just plain rectangles attached to the wall, adding trim to the edges is an excellent alternative for every budget. Choose between MDF baseboard or stained hardwood, depending on what works best with the rest of the décor.
Keep upgrades simple and stylish!
Although builder-grade homes err on the side of generic when it comes to decoration and style, there are simple things homeowners can do to add style to their residences.
Contact a professional painting company for the best color coordination and style advice. These experts know what will work with your home and what won't, saving you time and money in the long run.
M & B Painting, a Father-Son family-run business, has a proven record of Service Excellence in residential and commercial interior and exterior paint projects. Call us at 623-289-3366 for all of your painting needs!