Painting and finishing the walls can yield major results without a major overhaul.
Wallpaper or an accent color on one
wall can add vibrancy and make a bold statement, says Meyer. She looks
to decorative plastering and stenciling to keep up with trends.
"You can even incorporate murals,
either right on the wall or on panels," she said, adding that painting
on panels is better for those who may not plan to stay in their home for
long.
In terms of trim, she says less is
more. However, Ashley Thompson, a designer at Raleigh, North
Carolina-based Design Lines, points out that trim styles vary based on
people's preferences.
"So often they don't like a space,
but they aren't sure what it is about it they don't like and it ends up
being the crown molding," she said. "Usually, we like to transition from
a single crown to a double crown. If you change that, you can update
any space."
She also says wainscoting can add
depth to a space, especially in the dining room or bathroom. In the
kitchen, she says, the backsplash — the section of material added onto
the wall behind a sink or a counter — has potential to speak loudly.
"You can choose a neutral ceramic
tile, you can put granite or marble, or you can go really bold," she
said. "There are endless ways to make a statement with a backsplash."
Thompson also says wallpaper is a great way to modernize a home, but it can be pricey.
"I hate to even throw it out there,
but you'd be amazed at all the contemporary, bold wallpaper that's out
there," she said, adding that large-scale florals or geometrics (such as
the harlequin design) are particularly stylish choices.
"Wallpapers really offer that wow
factor we like as designers," she said. "It adds up quick, but it can
give you a lot of bang for your buck."
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