Finishing the Interior of a Kit Home
Finishing the interior of a kit home can be compared to putting icing on a cake. This is what makes everything come together and feel like home. This is where you will add your personal touches that are a part of your own special sense of style and personality.
Let the fun begin! You might want to first consider the overall style or design that you want for your home. The type of setting that it is in might be a factor. For instance, if a room is naturally bright and sunny you may decide that a cooler paint colour would work best in order to balance things out.
Or if you prefer a Tuscany type design you might want to consider particular tile types and deep golds and oranges in your paint selections. Having a plan will help to ensure that the end result is exactly what you want.
Flooring And Walls
You will need to select any floor tiles or coverings that you will use. You will have lots of choices and options so you will want to carefully consider your needs as well as the practicality of the various types of coverings. For instance, it is unlikely that you would want to carpet a bathroom because of mold and mildew from water and steam.
However, you might decide to use carpet in the rest of the home. If so, then you will need to evaluate the options in carpets. You can find everything from shags to Berber carpet in various colours and patterns.
Tiles are another good choice. Carpet tiles are easy to install and if staining occurs you can replace carpet tiles rather than a complete flooring. Speaking of tiles, you could consider the peel and stick vinyl varieties or even ceramic or stone tiles. Obviously you will need to consider your personal preference, budget, and function of the area before making a final decision.
When it comes to walls the choices are almost as varied as for flooring options. Decide whether you will use a wall covering of some sort, such as wall tile, or if you will simply paint. Then you will need to decide on colours and designs or patterns. Bring out the designer that’s hiding inside of you and make this a fun part of the home buying experience.
Finishing Touches
After you have the flooring and wall ideas worked out you can begin deciding on other things that might be easier. You will want some sort of window treatments. This is of course a personal choice. Some people prefer drapes that can block light and provide privacy and others simply enjoy an open feel and look.
Start with deciding whether you want to keep things open and airy or if you enjoy the option of closing off the views. There are numerous types of window coverings to select from. Indoor shutters and blinds can provide an easy choice. Drapes, curtains and shades are other options.
Lighting fixtures will need to be added. You can select simple basic styles or even decide on a chandelier. Keeping in mind the function of the room and the overall design you want will aid in making this task easier.
For the bathroom you will know by now what type of flooring and wall treatment you want. So you have a design in mind and a colour scheme worked out. Choosing a shower screen to complement that will be easy. It will be the final touch that brings everything together.
As you can see, finishing the interior of a kit home can be fun and exciting. Initially this task may seem daunting, especially to anyone that has never decorated a home before. But by tackling one thing at a time you will easily find that the chore is not a chore at all, in fact most buyers agree that this is not only fun but it is what makes the home theirs.
