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Friday, February 27, 2015

5 Ways to Completely Transform Your Builder Grade Home


Easy tips and ideas for adding style and character to a builder grade home! 


When moving into a new home there's not always money in the budget for upgrading and decorating.  That doesn't mean you have to live with dated lighting, natural oak cabinetry and basic builder grade materials.  With a little creativity and effort, you can easily transform your home to feel more customized without breaking the bank.

Builder grade home updates

HOW TO ADD CHARACTER TO YOUR BUILDER GRADE HOME


1.  Paint dated oak Cabinets

Paint dated oak cabinets

Paint dated oak cabinets

2. Add molding to frame out builder grade mirrors.


Frame out a bathroom mirror with molding

Frame out a bathroom mirror

3. Add decorative molding to basic doors.


Add decorative molding to basic builder grade door

 4. Customize basic cabinets with molding and finials.


Customize basic cabinets with molding

Add feet to basic cabinets

Paint builder grade cabients

5. Upgrade Basic Light fixtures

Update basic light fixtures

Spray paint basic builder grade light fixtures

Spray paint lights


Are you looking for even more inspiration?  Check out 10 inexpensive updates for a builder grade home!


10 inexpensive updates for a builder grade home


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  1. Lovely round up!! I think I need to update the moulding around my doors! It makes such difference!!
    -Shonee
    www.hawthorneandmain.com

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  2. Awesome ideas! I'm thinking about adding molding to our ugly builder grade guest bath mirror! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  3. Hey thank you very much for sharing this. :)

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