When you look at the outside of the new modern homes that are being built, many of them look similar and have no real character to them. The same can be said for the inside with many of the rooms looking very box like and not having much character. However, there are things that you can do that will add a bit of style to your home and give it a unique feel and appearance that will have it stand out from your neighbours. From the furniture, you choose to furnish your home, to the way that it is decorated, if you want you can make a bold statement in your new home and make it look a bit more aged and characterful.
Quality Wooden Flooring
If you want to create rooms that are full of character, choosing quality wooden flooring for your home is an excellent choice, and darker colours will also help to make it look like it has been there longer than it has. As well as choosing high-quality wooden floors you can also furnish your floors with a beautiful rug which will help to personalise your room and give it a homely feel to it. There is a wide selection of different styles of wooden flooring to choose from, and you will be able to find something suitable no matter what your taste or budget is.
Attention To Detail
You can also add finishing touches to the rooms in your home which will give it a grander feel, such as adding coving to your ceiling and ornate skirting boards to the floors. You may even be able to go to a salvage yard and pick up some items that you can use in your home that will add character and make your home unique and one of a kind.
Tasteful Furniture
You will also want to choose furniture for your home that is tasteful and does not look like it gets delivered in a flat box from a Scandinavian furniture company and you assembled it yourself! If you have the budget available, you can consider furnishing your rooms with antiques or even having furniture custom made for your home. Be careful when choosing furniture though and ensure that it is practical to use as well as looks good, as if you do not use it as it is uncomfortable, it is pointless having.
It Is All In The Colour
You will also want to ensure that you decorate your rooms tastefully and that the colours of everything in each room work well together. It may be a good idea to furnish your home first, and then you can look to choose a colour or colours that are going to suit the room along with the rest of your home.
These are a few of the things that you will need to consider, and you can get plenty of ideas and useful tips on the Country Life website.
