However, explains Daniel Di Matteo, REALTOR at CENTURY 21 Award, you don't have to empty
your bank account to add more personality to your space. Consider the following easy and budget-friendly additions.
1. Add a touch of paint
Painting is one of the most economical ways to add style and personality to your home. Whether you’re interested in painting the outside or inside, this is a project that can be handled quickly and with little fuss. Not interested in a full paint job? “Don't forget about the front door,” Di Matteo reminds us. “A bold pop of door color can leave a lasting first impression.” Go deep red for rustic, bright green for fun, or choose a luxurious black for sophistication. A bright green door is both welcoming and fun, while a shiny black finish adds glamour.
2. Seek out statement pieces
While you may not be able to refurnish your entire home, you can add definitive style and personality by choosing a statement furniture piece, according to Di Matteo. Pick fun dining room chairs to contrast a more standard table, or a brightly colored couch to off-set an ordinary living space. Want to create a unique outdoor space? A glamorous chaise lounge is ideal for relaxing al fresco.
3. Install new hardware and fixtures
Small details can make a large impression when it comes to showcasing your taste. If you're big on family-style meals and gatherings, pick out a custom hanging light fixture to install above your dining room table. Spend tons of time in the kitchen? Pick out stylish drawer pulls for your cabinetry. Want a luxurious bathroom? Spa-style shower heads or a drop-in vessel sink can make a big impact.
4. One-of-a-kind finds
Do you have a family member who is good with their hands? How about a skilled potter or craftsman? Enlist your loved ones to make custom statement pieces to showcase in your home, suggests Di Matteo. If you want to do the project yourself, there are hundreds of reputable outlets for DIY craftsmanship online these days. Not only will you have a piece unlike any other, but you will always have a great story behind that reclaimed pine coffee table.
For nearly a decade, Daniel Di Matteo has been serving the Chula Vista community with unparalleled real estate services, earning him the distinction of being the #1 Century 21 Agent in Chula Vista based on 2013 sales volume. You can contact Daniel Di Matteo at Daniel@DiMatteoGroup.com, (619) 512-0006, or dimatteogroup.com
For more information on real estate, please contact CENTURY 21 Award at info@century21award.com, (800) 293-1657, or CENTURY 21 Award.
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1. Add a touch of paint
Painting is one of the most economical ways to add style and personality to your home. Whether you’re interested in painting the outside or inside, this is a project that can be handled quickly and with little fuss. Not interested in a full paint job? “Don't forget about the front door,” Di Matteo reminds us. “A bold pop of door color can leave a lasting first impression.” Go deep red for rustic, bright green for fun, or choose a luxurious black for sophistication. A bright green door is both welcoming and fun, while a shiny black finish adds glamour.
2. Seek out statement pieces
While you may not be able to refurnish your entire home, you can add definitive style and personality by choosing a statement furniture piece, according to Di Matteo. Pick fun dining room chairs to contrast a more standard table, or a brightly colored couch to off-set an ordinary living space. Want to create a unique outdoor space? A glamorous chaise lounge is ideal for relaxing al fresco.
3. Install new hardware and fixtures
Small details can make a large impression when it comes to showcasing your taste. If you're big on family-style meals and gatherings, pick out a custom hanging light fixture to install above your dining room table. Spend tons of time in the kitchen? Pick out stylish drawer pulls for your cabinetry. Want a luxurious bathroom? Spa-style shower heads or a drop-in vessel sink can make a big impact.
4. One-of-a-kind finds
Do you have a family member who is good with their hands? How about a skilled potter or craftsman? Enlist your loved ones to make custom statement pieces to showcase in your home, suggests Di Matteo. If you want to do the project yourself, there are hundreds of reputable outlets for DIY craftsmanship online these days. Not only will you have a piece unlike any other, but you will always have a great story behind that reclaimed pine coffee table.
For nearly a decade, Daniel Di Matteo has been serving the Chula Vista community with unparalleled real estate services, earning him the distinction of being the #1 Century 21 Agent in Chula Vista based on 2013 sales volume. You can contact Daniel Di Matteo at Daniel@DiMatteoGroup.com, (619) 512-0006, or dimatteogroup.com
For more information on real estate, please contact CENTURY 21 Award at info@century21award.com, (800) 293-1657, or CENTURY 21 Award.
