Home is where morning coffee is relished in a sun filled breakfast nook before heading out for the day. It is where the children are tucked into bed in their adorable rooms decorated with love. It is where that evening glass of wine is relished by the fire after all the chores have been done. Home is where we go after a busy day to feel safe and secure. It is where we relax and where we can truly be ourselves. At home is where we celebrate milestones and holidays. Home is where memories are made.
What I have come to realize is that a historic home home is not necessary if you are longing for character. So lets encourage our homes become that original charm filled gem that it is begging to become. So if you are experiencing "model home syndrome", these ideas are your cure.
Changing up doors is a simple, smart and inexpensive way to turn up the charm in your builder grade home. This is just one of the many ways to kick up the character and turn your house into a home.
Antique Doors
Usually builders install typical hollow-core doors in new homes. While it may take some time to get them all replaced it will definitely be worth the effort to change out the ordinary with antique doors. These beautiful relics can be found at most resale shops at a fairly good price. It might require some digging and resizing of the older door to fit the jamb of newer model homes, but the investment truly pays off in the end. Peppering your home with little antique details will take your home from bland to bold.
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| My Lovely Things- Antique Doors |
Painting
An even faster face lift is painting interior doors with a dramatic color to give them that splash of charm that is missing with builder grade white. Be sure to select a color that reflects your home and family. Stay uniform and choose neutral colors like black or gray. These are great choices that also help to hide dirt an minor flaws. Natural stained wood is also a great choice and creates a warm feel. Encasing newly painted doors with wider molding makes the color pop.
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| Yellow Cape Cod- Black Interior Door |
Barn doors will not be possible on all doorways, but installing just a few will increase the charm factor ten fold. The kits are fairly inexpensive and the doors are easy to install. These sliding doors are a great way to add privacy while not taking up much space. They are perfect for rooms such as offices, bathrooms, dining areas, or even closets.
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| Rafterhouse- Sliding Barn Door |
Hardware is another small change that adds big character. Once again, this may make take a little time and some money, but a couple knobs here and there will eventually get you there. Adding old knobs collected from antique shops to an old door is a little detail that makes a huge impact.
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