6 simple design updates to add character to your home

By: Style at Home

For a home to be deemed stylish, beautiful or charming, it doesn't need to be sprinkled with expensive items or decorated by the most talented interior designer — all it needs is personality and character.
We rely on cool pieces of furniture, fun accessories and old family heirlooms to add personality to our homes. But character can be a little harder to come by. New homes, in particular, can lack the quirky elements common in old homes, making it all too easy for spaces to become a tad sterile.
Luckily, it's easy to add charm to your quarters through design. Think a vibrant front door, elegant crown moulding or a look-at-me fireplace — all of which are simple updates you can add to your home this very weekend.
Scroll down for our six favourite ways to add character to your space.

1. Faucet update

Give your kitchen a rustic, elegant or modern touch by updating your faucet.

Grohe 30314 K7 Semi-Pro Dual-Spray Medium Faucet with Foot Control in Stainless Steel, lowes.ca, $1,192-$1,430.

2. Moudling

Add some Victorian charm to your home with the addition of crown moulding.

Polyurethane Egg/Dart Crown Moulding, rona.ca, $17.

3. Fireplace surround

If you're a fan of Victorians or classic French decor, an elaborate fireplace is a must. Update the one you have by installing a stunning surround.

Historic Mantels designer series Louis XII wooden Cast Stone Mantel Shelf in White, homedepot.ca, $1,598.

4. Chandelier

Add a touch of opulence to your main foyer, living area or bedroom with a dazzling chandelier. Don't shy away from adding it to a room with more modern elements — mixing the styles will only make the space more interesting.

Home Decorators Collection 8 Light Crystal Chandelier in Chrome Finish, homedepot.ca, $399.

5. Hardware

Deviate from the standard silver knobs on your kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers and opt for standout options that'll complement other elements in the space.

Ceramic and Brass Ocean Crater Knob in Blue Green, White, Apricot Cream and Mauve, anthropologie.com US $10.

6. Signature front colour

Give your home a signature look by painting your front door a bold colour. For a classic look, go with a bold red, or for a more original look, try a confection hue a la homes in Notting Hill.