analysis: 10 Projects for Your Next Interior Remodel That Will Make Your Home Look Custom Designed

1. Painting your walls

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• Paint’s one of the most cost-effective and versatile ways to give your home a new lease on life.A coat of paint instantly freshens up a room and there’s an endless variety of colors and techniques to choose from. You can embrace this season’s hottest shades of ochre and magenta or stick with the classics. 
• The best part about painting is that you can change it whenever you like. If you get tired of the color or feel like a new look, it’s relatively quick and easy to repaint your walls.
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  Most Popular Paint Colors

2. Replace your entryway

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• Upgrading your entryway works both ways. You’ll boost your home’s curb appeal and create a good first impression from when visitors first set foot indoors.
• You can replace your door, or paint it in a bright new color. A once-over treatment with a sander and a new coat of varnish breathes instant vigor into faded, tired wooden doors. 
• QUESTION?
  Read This Before You Paint Your Front Door

3. Mirror, mirror, on the wall

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• Nothing speaks of luxury like a well-hung gilt-edged mirror. Strategically place mirrors help bring light and space into any room. You can use mirrors to make a small room appear light and airy by placing them across from a light source and you can create any kind of ambiance too.
• Clusters of ornate mirrors create sophisticated appeal, while a single, large statement mirror boosts a modern aesthetic. 
• QUESTION?
  10 Ways To Use Mirrors To Make Your Space Look Larger

4. Light up your life

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• Lighting fixtures are surprisingly cheap and they can transform any room at the flick of a switch. You don’t need any special skills to change out a light fitting and it’s a perfectly safe undertaking as long as you turn off the mains switch of your house.
• You can go big with ornate chandeliers and pendant lights, or highlight certain spots in your room with standing lamps or spotlights. 
  One design tip is to think of accent lighting like jewelry that brings that little extra sparkle where needed.
• QUESTION?
  20 Powerful Ideas to Improve your lighting

5. Give your windows the royal treatment

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• If you have wooden window frames, a fresh coat of paint makes all the difference. You could even go as far as replacing your old window frames with trendy vinyl windows. 
• Black frames are also a hot topic in designer residential windows fashion right now. Tasteful home window treatments can upgrade the look of any room in an instant. Blinds always look modern and sophisticated, and they’re available in an amazing array of designs and colors nowadays too.

  Some of the latest trending window dressing designs include natural fibers, polished brass fittings, and calm tones.

• QUESTION?
  Romans? Rollers? Sheers? Here’s what to know

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     some window treatments to consider      

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6. Fashionable furniture

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• Today’s waste-not-want-not trend is hot and happening when it comes to furnishings. Grandmillenial style means anything goes when it comes to furniture. Some of the top living room ideas include trawling second-hand stores for quaint pieces and rescuing granny’s old furniture from the attic.
• Textures are everywhere from throw cushions to upholstery, and mix-and-match is so in vogue right now. That doesn’t mean you should clutter your living spaces with period pieces. Keep it minimal for maximum effect. 
• QUESTION?
  Ultimate list of interior design styles, definitions & photos

7. Create a cozy feel

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• If you have any other flooring apart from carpet, you need to dress it up with a well-chosen rug or two. Rugs bring a cozy ambiance to any space and add comfort underfoot.
• Be aware of proportions when placing rugs. Too big a rug will make your space look cramped. If you go too small, you’ll lose the effect. Try to ensure your rug extends at least three feet behind chairs and tables. Sofas should have at least two feet placed over the rug. This exudes a luxurious feel. 
• QUESTION?
  7 Secrets To Creating a Cozy Home

8. Accessorize it!

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• It’s true that decluttering brings immediate sophistication to your spaces, but leave a little room for bling. Keep a few key pieces of ornamentation as conversation pieces and to add color and life to your surroundings.
• The best part is you can change up lamps, throw cushions, vases, and other ornaments periodically to create a new look or theme for your room.
• QUESTION?
  10 Tiny Decor Changes to Make Your Room Feel All Fresh and New Again

• wall decor shelfdecor trinketseiffel tower figurine

     some shelf and decor items to consider      

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9. Trim down

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• Moldings and trim take a little practice to install correctly, but they bring a big bang for your buck when it comes to creating a designer feel. These additions quickly make your home look more finished and expensive, especially in larger rooms. Crown molding creates lovely continuity between your walls and ceilings.
• You can also add columns, ceiling beams, baseboards, and chair rails using different types of molding. Want a totally different look? Opt for colored molding instead of plain white.
• QUESTION?
  Know Your Moldings: 10 Popular Trim Styles to Spiff Up Any Space

• crown mouldingbaseboard mouldingchair rail moulding

     some moulding ideas to consider      

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10. Quick kitchen upgrade

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• Kitchen remodeling’s the biggest trend this decade but you needn’t spend a small fortune giving your kitchen a new look. One of the easiest, cheapest, and most effective ways to improve your kitchen is by showing your cabinets some love. A coat of paint works wonders to bring old cabinets back to life.
• Switching up the hardware on your cabinets is another quick and easy fix that brings big rewards. You can find stylish inexpensive pieces at most hardware stores or pick up some unique antique-looking finds at flea markets and second-hand stores.

• Plan Your Custom Interior Remodel

  Technically, any home improvements you do yourself qualify as custom-designed since nobody can imitate your own unique style. Embrace your individuality and make your home pop with personality.

• Before you get started on your interior remodel, read some more of our blogs for inspiration and check out our handy home improvement tools too. 

• cabinet hardwarecabinet pullscabinet knobs

     some cabinet hardware to consider      

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