2022 Maverick Hi-Low Trend Report

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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Photos from Maverick Design

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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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Photo from Maverick Design

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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Photos from Maverick Design

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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

Photos from Maverick Design

Photo from Maverick Design

Photo from Maverick Design

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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Photos from Maverick Design

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