5 Creative Ways to Remodel From Cookie Cutter to Charming

Written by Posted On Thursday, 26 September 2019 14:08

The secret to turning cookie cutter decor into something so charming is creativity and knowing your own personal preferences for beauty, comfort and convenience.

When it’s time to remodel, it’s time for design and planning to create the desired effect. This applies to the interior and exterior of a home. Here are five creative ways to remodel from cookie cutter to charming.

Only you know what you find most charming. Remodeling punctuates the style you find most charming.

For instance, if you live in an area where all of the house were built from the same cookie cutter blue print design, you can change the look outside by adding a cupola and wrought iron white or black accessories to exterior shutters. This changes the look of windows and adds a charming effect. Compliment this with an iron door design that coordinates with windows.

Consider Areas to be Remodeled

Changing the exterior of a cookie cutter design often necessitates changing interior areas as well. When you get a home straight from the developer you may get lost in your own neighborhood since everything probably looks the same in your subdivision. This is why the style you choose should be update and personalize from exterior to interior.

Since you’ve chosen an exterior door design and shutters with wrought iron decor, follow this style indoors with a graceful wrought iron gate for a more decorative doorway between the dining room and living room. NJ iron door design can give you ideas for creative and beautiful doors that are anything, but cookie cutters.

In the kitchen and bathroom(s), change cabinetry door handles to match the iron gate. Note the style of an iron gate and door handles can be rustic, traditional or modern.

Peruse Books, Magazines and Home Decor Sites Online for Remodeling Ideas

There is a wealth of sources to help you decide on how to remodel from cookie cutter to charming in books, magazines and online sites focused on home decor.

Once you’ve chosen the style you find most charming and less uniform to your neighborhood, these sources provide ideas on iron interior doors that are energy efficient as well as decorative.

How to Make Changes to the Original Cutter Cookie Style

Start your remodeling project with what you feel will make the most remarkable change first. That way you will know the items you need to purchase to begin the work. Don’t forget to consider changing cookie cutter colors for the interior and exterior.

Be More Creative About Where You Acquire Remodeling Needs

In order to arrive at a unique result, avoid buying remodeling needs from the usual retail stores. Instead seek out antique shops and garage sales where you can pick up unusually charming items that create an heirloom look to predictable, mundane decor.

When you shop for charming accessories like wall sconces, decorative area rugs and antique paintings, lamps and painted design tables, remodeling becomes your signature style.

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Kara Masterson

Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and enjoys writing and spending time with her dog, Max. Kara is the youngest of four. She has two hilarious brothers and one beautiful sister. She also is the aunt of 4 crazy little girls that she loves more than anything!! Kara is not yet able to be a mom, but she loves being around kids and being like a second mom to her nieces. She dreams of the day that she can start her own little family.

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