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Colorful Doors Inside the Home

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14055707_SIn The Netherlands and other European countries there is a tradition to paint the front door a bright, rich color. This helps the door stand out in a row of identical houses, and also allows the homeowner to show a bit of personality. This tradition can also be found here in the States where more traditional style homes can sport front doors that range from crimson red, to forest green, to deep purple.  The concept of painting doors in colors can also be found inside the home.

Painting trim, molding and doors white or leaving them natural wood has been the standard for many years.  Today, we are seeing more trim and doors being painted colors instead of the classic white.  Sometimes the trim will be left white and only the door will be painted. Doors can be painted white on one side and a color on the other to match a specific room design.

Door colors can range from subtle shades that are tinted with the wall color, to contrasting colors on both the doors and trim.  Painting a door a coordinating color to the walls creates a softer overall look to the room.  When choosing a door color, take into account the floor color in the room. Choose a color that will take the floor into consideration as well as the wall color for the most unified look.

Building a House…I Wish I Had Thought of That! (Part Two)

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Screen Shot 2013-05-07 at 10.36.28 AMAs promised we have added more helpful tips that will hopefully keep you from saying “I wish I had thought of that!”

  • Bathroom: I wish I had thought of this one…when designing your cabinets for your bathrooms, think about longer drawers and fewer cabinets. The storage in drawers can be so efficient. Adding draw organizers is sure to make anyone happy!
  • Rounded Corners: Round corners create a smooth custom look throughout your home, which is sometimes easy to miss when you’re thinking about the design of your home.
  • Wall Texture: have you ever noticed the wall texture on homes that you have visited? Some are rough, others a little textured (referred to as knocked down), and then there is smooth. Think about the style of your home and remember there are options when it comes to wall texture.
  • Screen Shot 2013-05-06 at 1.30.12 PMHardwood or Ceramic Floors: You don’t have to pick one or the other, you can have both! Combining wood floors and ceramic adds texture and style to any home. Just remember that the transition from one material to another can make or break a design. Make sure you have a clear-cut line between the two rooms; adding a border in the wood creates a very clean look.
  • Basement Ceiling:  The average basement ceiling is 8 to 9 feet tall. To make your basement feel more open and like the rest of your house consider 10-foot ceilings. You will pay a little more but at the end you will be happy you did it!
  • Interior Doors:  Solid 8-foot wood doors throughout your home will make a statement. Larger doors bring a custom feel to your home that you will enjoy for years to come.

Building a house takes a lot of time and planning. Try to put things in perspective and prioritize what is important to you and your family.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Megan for spending her time and sharing her home building insight!

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