Panel Walls with Board and Batten
Unadorned walls are a blank canvas.
Look for opportunities to add architectural character with molding.
Here, amodern twist on board-and-battenturned this once-boring bedroom into an eye-catching retreat.
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Inexpensive trim pieces can be cut to size to fit your dream configuration.
Incorporate Wood Beams
Take advantage of extra vertical height by capturing the look of hand-hewn barn beams.
These dark-stained wood beams lend a rustic touch to a neutral kitchen.
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Beaded board adds a cottage persona.
Add a Ceiling Medallion
Distinctive lighting is a key element of many room makeovers.
Make a dynamic light fixture more dramatic with a glamorous ceiling medallion.
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These easy-to-install features are a stunning, effective way to lend prominence to chandeliers and pendants around the house.
Swap Out Interior Doors
Spice up transitions between rooms with beautiful interior doors.
Today’s wide range of colors, shapes, and styles offers versatility within every decor style.
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Upgrade Your Staircase
modernize your entryway with a well-designed staircase.
you’re able to use either basic or decorative versions to create your desired style.
Add shelving to either side to store books and display favorite mementos.
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Install Picture Molding
Dress up wide-open wall space with decorative molding.
Suggest panels by applying thin strips to walls.
This technique, known as picture framing, is an easy way to emphasize artwork.
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For a bold look, paint the inside of the frame a different color.
Add Built-In Storage
Transform a blank space into a hardworking storage hub with built-in cabinetry.
If custom woodwork isn’t in your budget, consider freestanding furniture pieces.
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Store-bought cabinets andbookshelves can be installed as built-inswith the help of some clever trimwork.
Define the Fireplace
Don’t settle for a cookie-cutter fireplace.
Trade it for a head-turning design that reflects your personality.
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Eye-Catching Entryway
Add interest and texture to your doorways with trimwork.
Define arched doorways with detailed trim to create graceful entrances throughout your home.
Furniture-Style Features
Make your kitchen feel more like a living space by adding furniture-style details.
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Decorative carved legs or feet on an island or details at the bases of cabinets give kitchens cozy character.
Continue the look with a range hood that mimics the shape of the trim details.
Overhead Treatment
Don’t forget to look up when designing your space.
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In this kitchen, a coffered ceiling stands out thanks to a contrasting blue-and-white color palette.
Adding trimwork or ceiling beams to a space with a high ceiling can make it feel more welcoming.
Rethink a Range Hood
Don’t let a clunky range hood be an eyesore in your kitchen.
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Blend it into the rest of the room with decorative appliques and trim that mimic the surrounding cabinetry.
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Polished brass on hardware, plumbing fixtures, the range hood, and modern light fixtures furthers the room’s glow.Credit: Adam Albright
