Sometimes it’s the small little details that can make the difference in a home. I love older homes & even though we don’t live in an older home, we have some pretty decent moldings & trim. Of course, I’d love more of those, so to add a little pizazz here and there, I’ve found little ways to add some extra special details around this place. My dad built this old pine cabinet that is now in my laundryroom a LONG time ago. I spotted it outside under his carport one time and even though it was really hideous looking after he took it down from his utility room, I had him add some crown molding to the top of it. I knew I could make it pretty & it would be a perfect cabinet for my laundryroom makeover last year. I went to Lowes & picked up the small rope trim, mitered it & added it to the front of the door. Really makes a difference in sprucing up an old ugly cabinet. A new coat of paint & it changes the whole look of it.
When we moved in this house, the previous owner had tiled the countertops & backsplash in the kitchen with tumbled marble tile. This little area had always bugged me, as the tile on top was left unfinished, so I went back to Lowes & picked up this stone rope edging & added it by glueing it on with Liquid Nails. I still need to find some grout & add that in the crevices too, but it already looks much better.
This is one of a pair of corbels I added in the Diningroom doorway & it also adds some extra special architectural interest. These are actually resin, but I glued them in place with Liquid Nails. Painted them the same color as the trim & did a glaze over them.
These are just a few ideas on how to add a few interesting architectural details around your home too, even if you’re not blessed with having a house with moldings in abundance. Just a few little things like this can make a huge difference, so look around and see if you have anywhere to add some of these! Hope you all have a great weekend. I’m going to get some painting done this weekend, at least that’s the plan! That & watching Alabama football!
I love all those little touches! I never thought about adding those things to chairs – great idea! Donna’s home is a wonder! There’s so much wonderful inspiration there.
Have a great weekend!
Manuela
Okay Rhoda, would you like to fly to Europe to help me with our home in Germany??? Oh my word…you’ve got such a knack girl! Your home is so inviting and warm. Love ya -Vonda
You have inspired me again. I took the first step to paint an old Ikea shelf in my sewing room but it is still “blah”. Now I know what to do with it. Perhaps Hubby will take me to Lowes and well as the fabric store today. What fun!!
I just happened across your blog, and this post is amazing! What wonderful little touches you’ve added to your home. Just beautiful!
Wow Rhonda, that is all so Pretty. I have always loved old homes also,but like you I don’t have one. I have been looking and picking up somethings to add to my home and now you have helped that urg. LOL
Hi Rhoda…Little details like these make all the difference in the world. They give a home a truly “finished” look. I love doing this too. Amazing how one small change can give a piece or wall, a whole new look!
Donna is a gifted artist, isn’t she!!
Pat
The little touches really make a huge difference don’t they? I never tire of seeing pics of your beautiful home! Thanks for sharing!!! Have a great weekend :o)
~Des
Beautiful touches, Rhoda! Your home is so warm and welcoming.
Xo Lidy
It’s amazing what little touches like that will do for a room. I’m looking around my house right now, wondering what I can do to “pimp” it up some.
Good grief Rhoda, if you had any more pizazz in that house we’d have to sell tickets! Your home is lovely…lol, I’m sure you know that, though!
Great lesson! I love how you are doing it systematically and taking your time. What a labor of love you are providing your home!
Rhoda you sure do have a knack for turning things from pretty to gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and projects with us.
Love,
Julie
You did a fantastic job! It all looks so great! You are right, those small details change change the whole look! I have even seen the inside of older manufactured homes profiled with these type of changes and it is amazing! Super!
Rhoda! What a terrific post! You’ve got such great taste & style. My mind is just buzzing with ideas now for my home! Thank you, you’ve REALLY inspired me sweetie!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
You’re so right. It’s those little details that can make a room, space or whole house. You’ve done a great job.
I love you touches of personality. I just added some gingerbreading to an inset window at my house too. There is a pic on my blog! Dianntha
Hi there,
just stumbled across your blog, I think we met at the inspired rooms party:) You have a wonderful blog and all that decorating is mmm yummy! You’ve done a great job at it. I shall go wander through your blog some more. do visit me at http://www.vintagedelights.blogspot.com
Ta for now, Adla
Great ideas Rhoda. Sometimes it’s the little touches that make it look so great. I love that you share with us. Thanks
Rhoda,
You know looking at those pictures reminded me of all the fun we have had over the years. Have we done some projects! Big rooms, little rooms, and lots of small details
…they have all been fun, when they were all done!
It’s all in the details, and your great ideas just prove it again.
Thank you for your generous mention.
Donna
you are so very creative…i have some of those resin corbels…i am looking at my doorways now…blessings, rebecca