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Simple Tips to Enhance Your Home

Simple Tips to Enhance Your Home

Date: 2014-05-30
Your home can say a lot about you. A state-of-the-art kitchen outfitted with a double oven likely means you enjoy cooking and entertaining friends and family. Likewise, a backyard complete with play sets, a tree house or a basketball hoop is a sure sign that you are a tight family that likes to hang out together.

If you're thinking about ways to add some personality to your space, consider these simple improvements:

Paint your front door - First impressions start at the front door. Consider your home's exterior and outdoor surroundings as you're selecting a new hue, but when narrowing down your paint palette, also focus on the tints that best reflect your family's vibe.

A bright green door is both welcoming and fun, while a shiny black finish adds glamour. Even a crisp, white hue can be anything but boring, offering a clean backdrop for potted plants and accessories that change with each season.

Replace a fixture - If cooking is integral to your personality, consider updating one of your kitchen's most frequently used appliances: the kitchen sink. Like any good accessory, choose a finish that complements your personality and room, from the warm and inviting tones of Champagne Bronze to always in-style chrome.

Install new hardware - Small details can make a big impact. Customize furniture, closets or built-ins with stylish drawer pulls. Styles range from the whimsical, hand-painted options available at craft fairs to more substantive handles and pulls available at your local hardware store. Take your time selecting pieces you love for a look that's both unique and functional.

Start a collection - Showcase your personality by decorating your space with small items or collectables. A collection of sea glass bottles or vases, for instance, could pay tribute to a favourite vacation spot, while ceramic animals in bright colours show off your quirky and creative side. To create a cohesive focal point, focus on collecting items similar in colours, materials or textures.

Build or craft something - If you're really daring, try creating some inexpensive home decor for your space. Sites like Pinterest.com are great resources for compiling inspiration; many blogs also offer step-by-step guides for a variety of projects for the home. Whether you're creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art or building a coffee table from scratch, your next project could be a fun opportunity to help truly customize your home.

Happy Decorating!