How to Add Character to a Builder-Grade Home

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Have a builder-basic home but want to make it feel anything BUT basic? Here are some ideas for how to add some character to a home that looks like every other house on the block.

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HANG SOME

Wallpaper adds so much personality to any space, and it's a DIY-friendly project, too!

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paint your

You can give your kitchen or bathroom a whole new look with just a gallon of paint!

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add some

Adding a trim treatment to the walls is a great way to make your home stand out from the crowd!

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install floating

This is a DIY project that anyone can tackle - any it makes a HUGE difference in any space!

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install some

Built-in cabinetry adds storage, function, and a lot of beauty to your home.

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replace the

Standard cabinet hardware is boring and bland - swap it out for something you love!

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HANG SOME

Don't leave your walls blank! Hang some beautiful curtains high and wide on your windows.

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SWIPE UP FOR EVEN MORE IDEAS!

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How to Add Character to a Builder-Grade Home

Have a builder-basic home but want to make it feel anything BUT basic? Here are some ideas for how to add some character to a home that looks like every other house on the block.

HANG SOME

WALLPAPER

Wallpaper adds so much personality to any space, and it's a DIY-friendly project, too!

1

paint your

cabinets

You can give your kitchen or bathroom a whole new look with just a gallon of paint!

2

add some

molding

Adding a trim treatment to the walls is a great way to make your home stand out from the crowd!

3

install floating

shelves

This is a DIY project that anyone can tackle - any it makes a HUGE difference in any space!

4

install some

built-ins

Built-in cabinetry adds storage, function, and a lot of beauty to your home.

5

replace the

hardware

Standard cabinet hardware is boring and bland - swap it out for something you love!

6

HANG SOME

curtains

Don't leave your walls blank! Hang some beautiful curtains high and wide on your windows.

7

SWIPE UP FOR EVEN MORE IDEAS!

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