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The opportunity to purposefully select and make design choices sways many home buyers to go with new construction. Bring your vision to life by allowing an experienced Colorado home builder to guide you through the process.
Look to these five areas where you can really express your personal style and turn a new house into your exceptional home:
1. Flooring
Most builders will offer several choices of flooring material and carpet colors, but don’t hesitate to look further to find options that showcase your personal style. Hardwoods come in a number of exotic varieties and various styles, finishes and tones. Laminates, tile, vinyl and stone offer endless possibilities as well. For even greater personalization, mix flooring materials with borders or combine different tile colors and sizes. Have fun with patterns and designs in vinyl, wood and even carpet.
2. Countertops
When selecting countertops consider not only their look, but also the ease of care, durability, and price. Each type of countertop affords many options for the expression of style and taste. Plastic laminate (Formica) is often a default choice because its attractive price point and numerous color and design options. Other popular choices include solid surface (Corian), natural stone (granite, marble, soapstone and slate), concrete, quartz-based engineered stone, ceramic tile, and even wood (particularly for cutting blocks). Countertops can be further personalized with tile back-splashes, as well as inlays and edge treatments.
3. Lighting
Prior to construction, consider areas that will benefit from specific types of lighting: task lighting for comfort and safety (such as the kitchen and office spaces), accent lighting (for showcasing artwork or architectural elements), and vanity lighting (in bathrooms). Recessed lights, spotlights, wall sconces and pendant lights add warmth and enhance mood.
4. Cabinet hardware
Cabinet hardware comes in an endless variety of materials, styles, designs and finishes. In fact, it is a little like jewelry for your kitchen and bath. Depending on your style, you can create a coordinated look by matching hardware to fixtures and lighting, or mix and match for a more eclectic design. There are no hard and fast rules. Try adding a few unique draw or cabinet pulls as whimsical, classic, bold, vintage or elegant accents–whatever suits your personality.
5. Crown moulding
Crown moulding, as the name suggests, adds an elegant finishing touch to any room. Available in profiles ranging from simple to ornate, crown moulding complements any room and style. The width corresponds to ceiling height. In general, a width of three to five inches works for eight-foot ceilings, and six to eight inches for ten-foot ceilings. Crown moulding can also be stacked with trim to create greater width and increase personalization.
