Do you find yourself in a charming, character-filled, older home? These are real estate buzzwords right now, but living in an older home isn’t always easy. Odds are that you’re familiar with the quirks and upkeep that go hand in hand with charm. On the one hand, you love the historic features of your home, but you also need a home that works with your modern lifestyle as well, boasting decent closets, updated electrical, new windows, etc.; the list can get long and expensive fast.
One way to breathe life into your older home while sticking to your budget is by restoring and protecting the walls and woodwork using modern interior paint and exterior paint in updated paint colors.
Here are five painting tips that will make a big difference in your older, Philadelphia, PA home.
Repaint Your Doors
Oftentimes in older homes, doors are repainted over and over again, leaving you with closures that stick and hinges that sag. If your home is still blessed with classic, original doors, then it is worth the investment to restore them and update the hardware as needed so they add historic detail while still doing their job. Your interior home design will be both classic and cohesive if you can preserve as many original details as possible.
Refresh (Or Replace) Your Trim
If your historic home has its original trim and woodwork, we can refinish and restore it to its original beauty. Sadly, many older homes have been remodeled over the years with trim that does not match the character or interior design ideas of the property. If this is the case, you are in luck as our painters can replace your trim and try to match the woodwork of your home.
Revive Your Ceilings
Your ceiling is often referred to as “the fifth wall” and it carries a lot of weight in aging your room, or not, depending on your paint colors. As you bring your painting ideas to life, do not neglect to refresh and update your ceilings as well.
Refinish Your Cabinets
The kitchen is the heart of your Medford, MA home, so you want it to be a space that is both functional and comfortable. Many older homes do not fit the bill and are in need of an overhaul. Depending on the state of your cabinets, you may want to replace them. However, if your cabinets are classic and in good shape, you can have them refinished with some sanding and interior paint, which will retain character for your home and cash for your wallet. No matter your home decorating ideas, our painters can keep everything in-house, leaving you with a smooth project timeline and a charm-filled, long lasting kitchen you can cozy up in.
Update Your Exterior
Maintaining the character of your older, Laurel Creek, NJ home is about more than just your interior design ideas. Nothing sets the tone for your home as much as curb appeal. When dinner guests pull into the driveway, you want them to get a sense of your personal style. This may mean adding a few exterior projects to your growing to-do list. A little exterior paint and power washing can go a long way in preserving and protecting your investment.
Give us a call today! We would love to partner with you on restoring your older home to it’s original beauty. From painting to remodeling, we can work with you every step of the way and when we pack up our last drop cloth you will be left with a historic investment and zero regrets.