Twelve cost-effective tips to elevate your home
Maverick Design is thrilled to share our “Hi-Low” Design Trend Report for 2022! At Maverick, our passion lies in staying ahead of the ever-changing world of design and bringing high design to every home at every price point. This month’s Maverick Monthly special edition brings tips to add value and beauty to your home without breaking the bank. Check out our top 12 cost-effective tips for elevating your home.
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Tip One
OUTDOOR TILE ACCENT
Elevate your curb appeal with decorative tile
Application ideas:
• Entry stair risers
• Small outdoor terrace + patios
• Entry landings
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Photos from Holly Marder & Hedda
Tip Two
PERSONALIZE YOUR POWDER
Customize your powder room with paint or decorative fixtures
Application ideas:
• Use an accent paint color
• Consider a statement mirror
• Incorporate thoughtful accessories
• Use modern style water toilets
• Create a feature wall with accent tile
• Celebrate asymmetrical placements
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Tip Three
CELEBRATE CHARM
Celebrate existing character and features of the home
Application ideas:
• Enhance architectural details
• Celebrate coffered ceiling + accent beams
• Salvage arches + niches
• Keep bookshelves + built-ins
• Restore existing interior + exterior metal railing
• Preserve wood paneling
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Tip Four
THE POWER OF PAINT
Transform features with accent paint
Application ideas:
• Exterior + interior doors
• Exterior + interior accent trim
• Existing kitchen + vanities
• Bookshelves + built-ins
• Wainscot + architectural details
• Thoughtful accent colors
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Tip Five
DRESSING YOUR ISLAND
Enhance your new or existing island with cost-effective details
Application ideas:
• Consider accent paint color for the island
• Elevate with wood moldings or trim
• Utilize simple wood paneling
• Consider a statement countertop
• Use a statement tile
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Tip Six
DOUBLE CHANDELIER
Consider two or more cost-effective chandeliers in large spaces
Application ideas:
• Elevate oversized dining rooms on a budget
• Expansive kitchen island
• Vaulted entry foyers
Photos from left to right: Kal Deals and Park & Oak
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Tip Seven
OVER-GROUTING STONE
Salvage and enhance existing stone with over-grouting
Application ideas:
• Exterior stone
• Fireplace stone
• Accent stone walls
• Salvage shower + floor tile
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Tip Eight
ELEVATE WITH WOOD
Intentional wood accents to give your home a custom look
Application ideas:
• Fireplace mantels
• Niches + inset nooks
• Accent kitchen shelving
• Purposeful storage
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Tip Nine
STYLE YOUR DOOR
Elevate your doors with simple trim molding
Application ideas:
• Exterior doors
• Interior doors
• Accent pantry doors
• Closet doors
Photos from left to right: Love Create Celebrate, Blushing Bungalow, My Chic Obsession
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Tip Ten
LARGE SCALE MIRRORS
Utilizing budget floor mirrors in oversized bathrooms
Application ideas:
• High ceiling bathrooms
• Vaulted ceiling bathrooms
• Oversized entry foyer
Photos from left to right: Maverick Design and Julie Howard
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Tip Eleven
RETHINKING SHOWER TILE
Elevating the look of tile through thoughtful installation
Application ideas:
•Thoughtful + unique installations
• Oversized grout lines
• Statement tile
• Color blocking
• Pattern tile
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Tip Twelve
HI-LOW OUTDOOR OASIS
Thoughtful, cost-effective solutions to enhance your yard
Application ideas:
• Painting existing patios
• Seating area + fire pits
• Planter beds
• Restoring swing sets
• Thoughtful staging accessories
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