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Our homes are continually evolving as our lifestyles, needs, and tastes do, but over time we can stop really seeing what our house looks like. We are constantly told that neutral interiors are easy to get along with, calming and make a house more likely to sell. Sometimes, however, that means that we can end up with a bland, beige interior which is seriously lacking that extra something. The Wow Factor is something we all recognise when we see it in another home, but something that it can be harder to define and achieve in our own spaces. Whether you’re looking to be re-inspired by your own four walls or you’ve got an eye on selling the place, making a few smart adjustments can make all the difference.
Add Statement Glass Outside
If you have a view, you have to make the most of it. The more windows in your property and the more glass, the more light floods in and that in itself can easily make a statement. Where there are scenic views, consider installing floor to ceiling glazing for an instant hit of drama. If a room opens out into the garden, bi-fold doors, especially when paired with a glazed apex on a gabled roof can look exquisite, as well as giving the kind of indoor-outdoor living that modern families love. Solar panels are a popular feature for many homes nowadays and Action is a great provider in installation services of san diego.
And Inside
Even with existing windows, you can give a lot more impact if you dress them right. Long sweeping curtains can frame a few and draw your eye towards the world outside. Glazing in other regions can also add a lot of impact – think glazed sidings around an exterior decking area, or large Crittal room dividers to carve up an open plan space while still allowing light to flow through. You can even have your staircase sidings replaced with glazed panels to make it a real feature of your home. A great firm of Residential Architects will be able to advise on changing your internal floor plan and layout to add more to your space and help it better suit your lifestyle and requirements.
Rethink Your Lighting Scheme
When it comes to adding some extra impact, something as simple as your lighting scheme can have a massive impact. Lighting with impact can transform the feel of a space, plus it’s a relatively low-cost way of making a real impact. A dramatic chandelier, a cluster of pendant lights or sleek lamps can really add a premium touch and create a welcoming atmosphere. Plan a lighting scheme so that you have brighter task lighting in areas that need it, and cosier adjustable lighting in social areas. Small touches like LED down lighting under cabinetry can also create a sleeker, modern look without being costly. Highlight any interesting architectural features or large artwork that you have using a point of Illumination such as a downlighter, or drape an outside pergola in hundreds of twinkling solar powered fairy lights to create a jaw-dropping effect without a big spend.
Choose Textures
Contrasting textures are an amazingly cost-effective way of giving your interiors that extra something. Whether you’re going for a tone-on-tone neutral, sophisticated scheme or adding a pop of statement colour, different textures introduced through your soft furnishings will add interest and prevent your room from looking flat. Choose the same tone, or a palette of two or three shades, but go unlimited on the textures – faux fur, embossing, knits, embroidery, silks and more.
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