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I have a fantasy of owning an old farmhouse...
or a chateau in Provence...
or a cottage by the sea...
as long as it was built before 1940
before the millwork and mouldings began to disappear
and the ceilings and walls became non-descript
and the windows lost their charm
and the front of a house became... a garage
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| Chameleon Interiors |
A house that was built when pride in craftmanship
took precedence over speed and profit...
(Pardon my rant - I get a little passionate about these things...)
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| Houzz |
my readers from other countries my not have the 'tract home' woes -
but it really doesn't matter when or where your home was built -
it probably could use a little more character.
Trimwork and moulding details take a home from ordinary
especially if it was constructed after the 1940s
add the 'details' the room lacks
(all the things a room needs to have before the actual decor)
built-in storage, moldings and millwork are key elements
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| Country Living |
If you are working on a room in your home,
don't forget to start with the basics -
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| I'm Busy Procrastinating |
like framing your windows in molding
for a clean, finished look
and adding sills if they are missing
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| Inspired Living Home |
add moulding and trim to doorways
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| Wood |
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| Houzz |
some nice hefty crown molding
(I like to beef up the baseboards, too)
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| An American Homemaker |
some panelled walls
in areas that could use a little punch - like the entry
wainscoting or board and batten in fresh white
keep an area from becoming too dark, and are easy to clean in semi-gloss
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| I Heart Organizing |
a nice high wainscote creates interest in ANY room
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| Devon - Devon |
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| Baltimore Smart Homes |
White is not a pre-requisite for trimwork.
Painting walls and trim all one tone can bring in a more contemporary vibe
while still adding the detail to otherwise uninspired flat walls.
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| Sarah Richardson |
You may wish to update your staircase with a little paint or darker stain
and some chunky newel posts
or create a handsome mantle over the fireplace
Don't forget to look up...
an interesting ceiling
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| Megan Leiter |
can add big architectural interest to a room
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| Cote de Texas |
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| Atlanta Homes |
take advantage of vaulted ceilings and raise the eye by going a little higher with the paneling
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| Kelly Moorehead |
add some flat columns or
try something different on an angled wall
remember not to overdo - there is beauty in simplicity
but it is also fun to try something completely different
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| Houzz |
like putting your floor on your wall
or your ceiling
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| A K Starr Family |
Headers over doors and windows create a sense of importance and fresh
white lets you get a little more dramatic in wall color without overpowering the room
All these details and finishing touches
create a feeling of permanence..
but
Its not ALL about good looks
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| Decor Pad |
function is important, too
and we can all use some attractive storage
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| Decor Pad |
to display our pretty things..
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| My Home Ideas |
or to organize our life a little
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| The Nester |
Its kind of amazing how little decorating you need to do
when your room is prettier to start!
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| Classic Casual Home |
most of these little upgrades don't take a lot of skill
or money
in fact, there are dozens of tutorials and
diy helps in blogland and pinterest
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| Apartment Therapy |
I'm ready to add a little more character to my home
How about you?
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| Decor Pad |
if only.... :)
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