Updating the Uglies A Tiny Fix for Big Home Impact
A design consultant urges homeowners to tackle small upgrades like replacing a tired doorknob to boost appeal. She notes paint on switch plates, vents, and metal hardware as quick, cheap fixes that can refresh a home and aid selling.
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Krista Williamson
K2workshops
Overland Park
Kan
Goldie
Donald Trump
Fehlig
Simple Home Updates for a Fresh Look
Update bathrooms with brushed nickel towel bars and replace dingy hardware. Swap old chest knobs for new ones, and refresh kitchens with new pulls. Add drum lamp shades, repaint in a modern color, and install cleaner window treatments. Upgrade house numbers and lighting, replace mailboxes, and add mulch and flowers for curb appeal.
Where's the switch plate project details
A paintable wooden switch plate with a single switch costs from 2. It takes five minutes or less to finish after painting in wall color. Painted plates blend into walls to avoid drawing attention. Standard beige or white plastic plates look unfinished in vivid or dark rooms and show dirt and fingerprints.
Vintage style home hardware from multiple retailers
Retailers offer vintage inspired or classic interior hardware including furniture pulls cabinet hardware address numbers and lighting. Stores suggest ordering through outlets to save on shipping with options from Anthropologie Chiasso Lutron Restoration Hardware Rejuvenation Home Depot and Lowe’s.
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Anthropologie
Anthropologie.com
Chiasso
Chiasso.com
Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation.com
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Lowes
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