Your house needs a face lift and your wondering where to start? Overwhelmed already? Here are a few tips to help you get started:
The front door, shutters and landscaping is what makes or breaks that "Curb Appeal". A fresh coat of paint does wonders for those peeling, cracked and faded shutters and doors. Installing a decorative storm door over an outdated entry door (It's less expensive that buying a new entry door) adds style to the outside of your home and is also a great energy saver.
In the interior, removing clutter from the main areas of your home will help you evaluate what needs the most help. Is your wallpaper, stencil or paint looking faded, dirty or outdated ? Painting is always an inexpensive way to give your home an updated look quickly. Pick the wall color from the background of the print or design in your furniture or draperies. The "Green Feeling" colors such as browns, tans and greens are what is "In" this year. Also the natural elements such as black, white and grays, which may seem dull, can create a masterpiece. Accent one wall in a darker color or faux technique and use a lighter coordinating shade for the other three walls. Framing your kitchen soffits or bay window in a bright color and using a softer color for the remainder of the room gives dimension to the area. Usually trim is white, off-white or stained wood. If you're brave, consider using the lighest shade of color on a sample strip to coordinate the trim with the wall color. It is striking if you use darker tones or bright colors on your trim and lighter colors on your walls. Remember that flat paint hides imperfections but is not for washing and a gloss will reflect light but shows imperfections. A satin latex is the best of both worlds.
"The world outside is merely a reflection of the world you have created inside."
Dan Siegel
9016 Sutton Pl.
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
513-874-7636
Ask Dan The Remodeling Man @www.siegeldesigncenter.com
Tags: Chester, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Mason, Ohio, Remodeling, West, additions, basements, bathrooms
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