Five Tips for Infusing Personality into a Builder-Basic Home

This new-build home wasn’t to the homeowners’ taste or style, however, they were looking for quick aesthetic fixes rather than a major expensive renovation. Here are five tips for infusing personality into a builder-basic home.

1. Change the Hardware: Give a space a new look with updated hardware and new light fixtures.

2. Create Zones: In the home featured in this video, an eating nook with a new faux leather banquette is delineated with beautiful gray wallpaper

3. Use the Right Proportions: Choose furniture that provides comfortable seating for conversation, relaxation and dining without overwhelming the space.

4. Upgrade Your Tile: Replace your floor tile with new tile that packs a visual punch. Make a statement by splurging in a small space such as a powder room.

5. Paint: Paint can go a long way to transform your space and bring in your personality and energy, so don’t be afraid to be bold.

Bottom line: Don’t be intimidated by a builder-basic home. There are lots of things you can do to up the ante from a design perspective and really bring that personality in.