Stupid question: Can you make a home look brand new?
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newhome
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Stupid question: Can you make a home look brand new?
This is going to sound crazy, but I love the look of the brand new homes that are being built these days. Obviously, we don't have anywhere near the kind of money to build a house, but we are doing several things to a house built in the 80's. We are adding recessed lighting, doing total wallpaper removal, primer and painting, but what is it that makes a home look new? And can you get that new look with just that in your home?
Is it colors used in the painting, windows, ceiling height or something else?
I know it is a dumb question, but just wondering.
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Posted 5/29/06 8:00 PM |
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jaysee00
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Re: Stupid question: Can you make a home look brand new?
I think there is a lot you can do to change the look of a room or a house. I am usually pretty clueless about these kinds of things, but if you watch any of those home shows, I feel like they really show you how to change the look of a room or house. Good luck with everything.
I know for me right now, there are things that I don't like about our bathroom yet we aren't in a position right now to change the entire thing. So, we are removing wallpaper and replacing the mirror and lights over the sink, changing the faucet. We may also refinish the vanity. I think things like that can make a big difference.
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Posted 5/29/06 8:27 PM |
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jerome8283
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Re: Stupid question: Can you make a home look brand new?
I think it’s the following;
Outside: New Siding/Trim Masonry Work (stairs, driveway) New Roof New front door New Windows New Fixtures
Inside: Fresh Paint New Molding New Doors Wood Floors/Tile High Ceilings New Kitchen w/Island New Bath w/whirl pool tube New Appliances New Fixtures
Open floor plan, less walls separating the den, kitchen and living room.
Go look at a model home or search the web for them and you’ll find most have the above.
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Posted 5/29/06 8:31 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Stupid question: Can you make a home look brand new?
windows, tile, carpet, fireplace and mantel, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, countertops, doors, hardware (door handle, cabinet handle),
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Posted 5/29/06 8:33 PM |
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newhome
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Re: Stupid question: Can you make a home look brand new?
Thank you so much for your responses! I think it is right on the money! (or lack thereof!)
Message edited 5/29/2006 8:47:26 PM.
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Posted 5/29/06 8:45 PM |
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